JCarl
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Do you have a flight crew to help put that on?
Joe Schafer's Accordion Journey
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Xiane
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Really moving from "piano accordion" to "actually a piano" territory there.I think that's a typo Jerry... did you really mean "your beast is about 68 pounds (or more) lighter than my beast... lol"
Walker
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Are you talking about Jerry's Hohner Morino again.
No, that would be "actually a forte".
Walker
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I've got to say, not only is Jerry an excellent and musical accordionist (with a great collection of accordions) but that his Morino is just an awesome sounding instrument too. It's a true "beast" as my buddy Jerry would say...
Sounds a bit like "he is an excellent writer (with a great collection of typewriters)" or "he is a fabulous photographer (with a great collection of lenses)". That parenthesis does not seem overly supportive of the main point. It might come across better if those compliments were delivered with an intermediate course to go between.
Walker
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Thanks for reminding me dak... Indeed, Jerry is a great photographer (with a fine collection of photographic equipment) and he is also an excellent writer too. You should check out his website some time, about his Accordion Memories (you can view his fantastic collection of piano accordions and typewriters there). His Kebrdle is the nicest typewriter I ever did see. 
Xiane
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Xiane
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There seems to be a fondness for old mechanical things here. I like that.Thanks for reminding me dak... Indeed, Jerry is a great photographer (with a fine collection of photographic equipment) and he is also an excellent writer too. You should check out his website some time, about his Accordion Memories (you can view his fantastic collection of piano accordions and typewriters there). His Kebrdle is the nicest typewriter I ever did see.
I found a perfect Smith-Corona "Silent Super" with the holiday case for my son, who is university age. There are lots of fine mechanical typewriters, but this one is gloriously 1950s American, and came from up the road in Seattle, which has kind of always been a "high tech" town, with Boeing and Smith-Corona giving way to Microsoft and Amazon.
There's kind of a movement among young people to use typewriters now. My son explained that unlike a computer, there are no distractions, only the page. He then scans in his typing to edit it, etc.
Rosie C
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I get that. I keep a journal and it's all hand-written in pencil - keeps me focussed on my writing, even though typed in a computer I could search for things so much quicker!
Xiane
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The focus is key. But I thought scanning in the typing kind of got you the best of both worlds, though a portable typewriter isn't exactly light. As accordionists, no problem, though.
JCarl
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I promise I WILL upload a new vid soon of my progress...I've been practicing, but have been to busy to shoot and upload something. I just keep forgetting!
JCarl
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Well...I apologise to all. I have had a health issue, followed by a family crisis that took the wind out of my baffle, and I found no enjoyment in anything for a few months...My beautiful excelsior120 has been sitting with a pump here and there to keep it fresh, but no enjoyment. Just now starting to get back into it. I really do wish to learn, but my piano playing had to take some of my practice time, so...I'm just now able to reengage..
On a happier note! My best friend of over twenty years thought of me when his neighbor asked if he knew anyone who wanted an old accordion. I have NO idea if it is playable, and am going to research how to safely open the baffles (or whatever it's called) before I do anything. I don't wish to make any damage worse...but BOY it is pretty...
On a happier note! My best friend of over twenty years thought of me when his neighbor asked if he knew anyone who wanted an old accordion. I have NO idea if it is playable, and am going to research how to safely open the baffles (or whatever it's called) before I do anything. I don't wish to make any damage worse...but BOY it is pretty...
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JCarl
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Is it safe to open this up play it or do I have to do something to the pillows first so it’s not to damage them?
Dingo40
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What pillows ?
JCarl
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Stupid auto correct ha ha Bellows
Dingo40
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Well, usually, the bellows are " locked " (held closed) by bellows straps top and bottom (or a locking catch with a rotating knob on the back or at the top).
Other than that, just go ahead!
If a short pair of straps is provided, they can usually be parked out of the way by using the extra pair of press studs provided .
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JCarl
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Thanks I know how to open it. That’s no worries. I just wanted to make sure I wasn’t damaging the bellows if they haven’t been open in forever by opening it without doing something to it just in case that’s all no worries!
Bellows are mostly cardboard/paper that is why humidity is so bad for them. Pull softly at first and gradually open them more to test them for leaks and tears. Work through all the notes on the right hand both pushing and pulling, then do the same for all notes on the left side.
Accordions that haven't been played in a while often get stuck reeds and registers not used in a long time, seize up.
Accordions that haven't been played in a while often get stuck reeds and registers not used in a long time, seize up.
