bellows pad

[dunlustin]

Just a quicky...
Why is a bellows pad a good idea?
Is there a size of instrument below which the advantages become negligible?
Thank you all

 

[Bill V]

They stop me pulling holes in wooly jerseys ,the bellows pins are the usual reason.

 

[pentaprism]

Without the pad, the bellows keeps snagging at the buttons of my shirt. Also, the pad cover is some sort of slippery fabric. I think that minimizes the wear of the bellows.

Also, for the Roland FR-1xb, the cord of the earphone is tugged between the accordion back and the pad. It's much tidier that way.

I don't know at what size of the instrument the pad is not useful. My big Fisitalia came with pad installed. My Roland FR-1xb and Cavagnolo (about the same size) didn't come with pad. I installed pads on them. My little Pigini doesn't have pad, and I don't miss it.

 

[JIM D.]

Back Pads have two Functions (1) They prevent wear on clothing and (2) most important they prevent excessive wear on the bellows. JIM D.

 

[dunlustin]

That was speedy - many thanks to you all!

 

[Glenn]

I have noticed that with modern accordions, they use a bellows pad to avoid having to put celluloid in places it is never seen. This means the accordion is designed to have a pad. It is not an after thought.