Lowest 'E' bass reed only sounding on bellow contraction

[QuaverRest]

Hello!

On the 'E' bass buttons, the very lowest, deep sounding reed only sounds when the bellows are pushed together, and not as they are pulled out. Dare I ask if there is a DIY fix for this?

It's only a minor problem, but it is getting quite annoying..!

 

[JIM D.]

Try here -- http://www.accordionrevival.com/ACCORDION_REPAIR1.php#Trouble-shooting_silent_reeds

 

[QuaverRest]

Thanks Jim! I imagine it must be a little piece of dirt, the rest of the accordion is A ok

 

[Soulsaver]

Wood shaving is the usual suspect on a Chinese accordion, I believe.

 

[JIM D.]

The China made reeds also have softer metal reed tongues and will corrode easily with moisture, and the unfinished interior construction of these boxes will tend to absorb moisture and retain it and thus accelerate the metal reed tongue's corrosion. Dirt in a reed tongue can be blown out, but rust will require repair or replacement.

 

[QuaverRest]

I hope its not rust.. I'm still mustering the courage to open the ol' girl up

Would I be correct in assuming its the same reed which sounds on both bellow movements? It sounds very deep and rich when it does sound.. I hope that means it most likely is not rust :s

 

[Soulsaver]

Would I be correct in assuming its the same reed which sounds on both bellow movements? :s

People go to the trouble to find the exact page you need, and post a link to it, making it easy peasy for you. But when a question like this follows we think you havent bothered to read it... The danger is they then start to ignore your questions...

 

[QuaverRest]

Point well taken! I'm a bit nervous about opening it up, they're so intricately designed.. I feel like I'm about to service a jet engine.. Haha! Oh dear..

 

[JIM D.]

Try here -- http://www.accordionrevival.com/ACCORDION_REPAIR1.php#Opening_the_Accordion -- :shock: :shock:

 

[JIM D.]

Also here -- http://www.accordionrevival.com/ACCORDION_REPAIR1.php#Rocket_Science -- And if you need help translating the page, Ill be glad to help!!! -- :roll: :tup: :roll:

 

[Soulsaver]

I'd play it for a while if it's intermittent, it could improve. But in those circumstances I'd advise a you start a conversation with ASW, too, incase you ultimately need to return it for repair.

 

[JIM D.]

I know it's off topic Ed, but what does ASW stand for ??

 

[Soulsaver]

Hi Jim - He (Jon?) bought the instrument from Accordions South West - reputable UK dealer/repairer, teacher & pro player - well known on utub as Bunelik (Basil)..

 

[JIM D.]

Well thats more like it as when I looked it up I found -- http://www.internetslang.com/ASW-meaning-definition.asp

 

[QuaverRest]

I had a read of the website- it looks very complicated! I sent Les from squeezydoesit an email asking for his advice and he's been very helpful indeed! He sent me a list of what I need to do, and has asked me to phone him if I have any trouble what a champion dealer! He's certainly got a customer for life in me, thats for sure

 

[QuaverRest]

Well thats more like it as when I looked it up I found -- http://www.internetslang.com/ASW-meaning-definition.asp

Hahahaha!!!!!

 

[Soulsaver]

Well thats more like it as when I looked it up I found -- http://www.internetslang.com/ASW-meaning-definition.asp

Hahahaha!!!!![/quote]
:lol: :lol:

 

[Soulsaver]

I had a read of the website- it looks very complicated! I sent Les from squeezydoesit an email asking for his advice and hes been very helpful indeed! He sent me a list of what I need to do, and has asked me to phone him if I have any trouble what a champion dealer! Hes certainly got a customer for life in me, thats for sure

Is Les Basils real name?

 

[Soulsaver]

Well thats more like it as when I looked it up I found -- http://www.internetslang.com/ASW-meaning-definition.asp

Best to keep in contact with them, too...

 

[QuaverRest]

I had a read of the website- it looks very complicated! I sent Les from squeezydoesit an email asking for his advice and hes been very helpful indeed! He sent me a list of what I need to do, and has asked me to phone him if I have any trouble what a champion dealer! Hes certainly got a customer for life in me, thats for sure

Is Les Basils real name?[/quote]

It sure is! I hope its the name he goes by.. Ive been addressing him as Les