How to Take Apart an Accordion : How to Remove Reeds from an Accordion

Learn how to take the reeds out of your accordion in this free video series that will show you how to safely and easily remove the different parts of your accordion.

Expert: Amanda Claire
Bio: Amanda Claire is a leather artist currently living in Austin, Texas, where she specializes on custom pieces that blend traditional technique with modern designs.
Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

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[yonmoore]

Ok I got it figured out - I gently pried out those pins with a small screwdriver.

What I'm really interested in doing is changing the sound of the accordion so it sounds a little more "french sounding" Get what I mean? Any info on that? Thanks for posting this video.

[yonmoore]

That's pretty cool but how do I get that piano part off the bellows? It looks like there are pins holding it in should I just yank those out with some pliers?

[libertybellows]

Also, notice after she touches the leather that it stays up and is no longer flat. Don't touch a leather reed valve unless you are prepared to replace it with a new one.

[libertybellows]

CAUTION: Some accordions have sliders attached to the reed blocks that open and close when you push switches. If you pull out these kind of reed blocks, you may bend the sliders and the switches will not work anymore. Be extremely careful when the sliders are attached to the blocks.