Mike K
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The E flat used in chords (C minor, F seventh, B major, etc) occasionally sticks. None of the other notes in the chord stick, and it happens not just with one button but with at least those three. It is not the E flat bass note but two octaves higher, at least that is what it appears to me. Curiously, it appears to not happen until after I have played for a while. Not sure how that can affect it but first 15 minutes maybe 30 minutes....no problem. Later I have issues but it does not do it every time.
This is a Giulietti with a full free bass, three rows mounted about the 120 bass stradella. I do not use the free bass much as I learned on a converter style and these rows are awkward to reach for me. I play the free bass on my other accordion. it does not appear that the free bass E flat sticks but since it is only occasional, I cannot be sure.
Any suggestions on what to try? I do not think it is a bent button. I have opened it up and looked but the left hand mechanics are confusing to say the least. I am not about to be brave enough to take them apart.
I did take apart a right hand on an accordion I bought for $20. Keys were all sticking. Cleaned it up and it works great. Rest of the accordion looked good when I got it. Just a student model. I figured it would be good for practicing repairs. The first and last key were a bear to get in and out but the rest of it went easy....Just time consuming cleaning the metal plate on each key to get off the rust causing it to stick. Guess just from lack of use, moisture and time.
This is a Giulietti with a full free bass, three rows mounted about the 120 bass stradella. I do not use the free bass much as I learned on a converter style and these rows are awkward to reach for me. I play the free bass on my other accordion. it does not appear that the free bass E flat sticks but since it is only occasional, I cannot be sure.
Any suggestions on what to try? I do not think it is a bent button. I have opened it up and looked but the left hand mechanics are confusing to say the least. I am not about to be brave enough to take them apart.
I did take apart a right hand on an accordion I bought for $20. Keys were all sticking. Cleaned it up and it works great. Rest of the accordion looked good when I got it. Just a student model. I figured it would be good for practicing repairs. The first and last key were a bear to get in and out but the rest of it went easy....Just time consuming cleaning the metal plate on each key to get off the rust causing it to stick. Guess just from lack of use, moisture and time.