Arthur Leipzig

Accordions are musical instruments composed of metal reeds that have been tuned together. When air passes over them and through slots in their bellows, these vibrating reeds cause vibrations within them that create music.

Studies on accordions show there are numerous varieties to choose from and conducting your own research can be helpful when selecting an accordion to buy for yourself. While buying an accordion may seem daunting at first, it will prove well worth your while!

Check the Condition

If you’re shopping for an accordion, make sure that it is in excellent condition before purchasing used one. Otherwise, you could end up with an instrument in need of expensive repairs which must then be replaced entirely.

An accordion contains thousands of parts, so just because it appears intact doesn’t guarantee its condition on the inside. That is why we recommend taking time and doing your research before purchasing online.

Check to ensure the accordion does not contain leaky bellows that could affect compression, or out of tune reeds. Inspect the keys for alignment; any misalignments will have to be addressed and fixed which could prove costly.

Check the Reeds

Reeds are the physical elements that provide sound in an accordion. Reeds are tall plants that grow in large groups in shallow water or on moist ground and possess strong, hollow stems which can be used for making baskets and mats.

Reeds on an accordion are attached with plates coated in wax that use special clamping plates to securely fasten them to wood blocks screwed or clipped into its body. Notes with an audible whoosh of air indicate broken reeds or plates dislodging from their blocks, respectively.

Moldy smells indicate that the reeds may be damp or have become rusty due to exposure to moisture in storage or basement or garage environments. Rusted reeds make tuning difficult and may snap if played loudly; replacing one reed is relatively straightforward but replacing all of them at once may become costly and time consuming.

Check the Keyboard

If you want to ensure the keyboard of your accordion is functioning as intended, there’s a free online tool which will make the task easy: visit this site and tap each key individually until they appear highlighted in blue.

If the keyboard works as expected, then everything should be fine; otherwise, there may be either a hardware or operating system issue at play.

The keyboard is an essential element of an accordion and should always remain in good condition. While its vulnerable to accidental damage, its presence also creates an ideal breeding ground for bacteria – thus necessitating regular cleaning to keep your instrument clean.

Check the Bass

One of the key aspects of any accordion for sale is its condition. To ensure its continued functionality and prevent it from breaking down unexpectedly, be sure to visit a repairer for an evaluation and repair services if required.

Checking your bass regularly for splits, cracks and any other potential performance-altering problems is also highly recommended, particularly if taking it on road trips or placing it in an aircraft hold. Therefore a thorough inspection must be conducted regularly.

One important step when setting up an instrument is checking its soundpost placement. This should be about half an inch below the bridge’s foot on its g side; any discrepancies could prevent its proper resonance and lead to profound changes in tone quality.