Does any key fit for missing accordion key

[Mirela]

Hi.i am wondering what years and model of my accordion is if anyone knows and is it possible to add any white keyboard missing key, or i need a specific key for my accordion. It is weltmeister, 32 bass buttons, works perfectly but i dont know where to find a missing key.thank you for your help.

 

[PhiliGol]

Hi Mirela
Welcome to the forum.
I don't the age of your accordion - but I'm sure it's 60+ years old.
Unless the (unlikely) case you'll find a similar model you can butcher I guess there's no way other than challenge your woodwork and painting skills to replace the missing key (cap).

 

[Dingo40]

where to find a missing key.

Here's an earlier thread on replacing treble key caps:

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Thread 'Excelsior 930 van Damme'

Feb 15, 2016

I have seen an Excelsior 930 van Damme advertised. I have not been able to find alot of information online. A bit of discussion on here about the 940 model but I do not know much about any of these other than they are held in high regard on this site.
Of the condition the seller says - Instrument plays very well but requires some minor repairs. The treble registers and the top C (or C3) on the treble keyboard are sticky so need adjusting. Basses and registers are fine and instrument is very airtight so bellows control is excellent. Instrument has 10 treble and 6 bass registers...

• truthinbeer
• Replies: 36
• Forum: Accordion Makes & Models

Yours would be a black one.
Another keytop repair thread:

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Thread 'Key top repair advice?'

Aug 28, 2023

Have about 8 treble key tops showing some separation from the keys.

1. What is the recommended glue to use between plastic (celluloid) and wood.

2. Can it (removing/reattaching key top) be done without removing the key. (The main challenge is clamping)

• Canbox
• Replies: 7
• Forum: How do I ....... ?

Yet another:

Thread 'Replace Keys'

Aug 31, 2020

I bought my Bugari used and it had cracks on some of the keys and one obvious scar. They don’t affect the playing at all, but I just wondered if anyone knows a source for replacement keys. It has a reduced size keyboard.
Also, is it a difficult repair?
Thanks.

• Eddy Yates
• Replies: 25
• Forum: How do I ....... ?

One more:

 

[Dingo40]

The general advice appears to be:
Shape some cardboard to match the existing key tops.
Trace on to suitable plastic material,eg Perspex (Color, thickness)
Cut out and shape. Allow for clearance.
Trial fit.
Adjust.
Glue in place . (Clamping?)
The services of an expert accordion technician are advised.
How hard can it be?
Sounds like falling off a log!
Someone like our member JKJ would be of great help!

 

[JKJ]

Someone like our member JKJ would be of great help!

Ha! I’ve never had the occasion to make a replacement key top.

But with good tools (and the accordion in hand) it should be relatively easy for a reasonably adept craftsman to make a replacement. I personally would examine the existing keys and use a material identical or very similar to what comprises the existing key tops so in the long run the replacement wouldn’t start to look out of place. If that wasn’t important I’d probably choose a wood such as ebony or black plastic from my existing stock, both easy to work by hand, or even better for something this simple, on the milling machine. I might avoid painting in fear that it might eventually look bad from wear, although epoxy paint can be tough. Perhaps better to use a black material and polish to a high gloss to match.

If it's plastic of some sort, there are material suppliers that carry a huge variety of sizes od sheet, rectangular rod, etc and may have a stock sized identically or very close to the original. Here (USA) I usually check Online Metals first - great stock, quick service, even when buying small quantities.