Melodeon/Button Accordion Luthier Plans?

Subject: Melodeon/Button Accordion Luthier Plans?
From: English Jon
Date: 03 Jan 08 - 02:06 PM

Hi - I wonder if anyone can help me? - I'm going to have a go at making a squeezebox - Anyone know where I can get plans?

Many thanks,
Jon

Subject: RE: Melodeon/Button Accordion Luthier Plans?
From: GUEST,martin ellison
Date: 03 Jan 08 - 05:50 PM

No. But would you make me one as well?

Subject: RE: Melodeon/Button Accordion Luthier Plans?
From: Greg B
Date: 03 Jan 08 - 06:39 PM

For what it's worth, the reeds and reed blocks and bellows
are usually built by other than the crafter who builds
the enclosure an action.

You might want to seek out a small builder and see if you
can see what goes into it. If you're in the US, I'd say go
down and visit Cajun country, particularly Junior (Clarence)
Martin or Larry Miller.

Subject: RE: Melodeon/Button Accordion Luthier Plans?
From: Big Mick
Date: 03 Jan 08 - 07:11 PM

Jon, give a try at The Musical Instrument Makers Forum. I did a quick search under "Button Accordion" and got some hits. I will bet if you join and get involved you will find what you are looking for.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: Melodeon/Button Accordion Luthier Plans?
From: Fidjit
Date: 04 Jan 08 - 05:19 AM

First find your tree.....

Suggest you visit the Castanari factory in Italy. That should put you off.

The wood alone has to be seasoned for several years.

Chas
PS
you can look at This though

Subject: RE: Melodeon/Button Accordion Luthier Plans?
From: English Jon
Date: 05 Jan 08 - 10:10 AM

Many thanks for this everyone! some useful advice.

CHEERS,
Jon

Subject: RE: Melodeon/Button Accordion Luthier Plans?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 06 Jan 08 - 08:34 AM

Any special reason the instrument has to be made from wood?

Subject: RE: Melodeon/Button Accordion Luthier Plans?
From: GUEST,martin ellison
Date: 06 Jan 08 - 09:19 AM

burns better