How to Take Apart an Accordion : How to Avoid Common Mistakes When Disassembling an Accordion

Avoid common mistakes such as losing parts or incorrectly reassembling 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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[libertybellows]

In general you need to take off the grill and bend it back with some force on the L shaped rod. However if you press too hard you risk snapping the key!! You may also need to adjust/rewax the pad if it plays a note after you fix it.

[scstill]

Do you know how to align a treble key? I just received my vintage accordion from ebay and one of the keys is raised higher than the others. Thanks

[latvianderk]

thanks for the assist... not too many accordian mechanics around here...

[libertybellows]

You may not need to open the back panel to fix a crooked button. Often, you can bend it back to a straight position by placing a small circular socket tool (or metal pipe) and then gently massaging it back into place from the outside. I would advise not to go around bending and poking inside the bass mechanism. If you bend too much the metal can snap and you need to solder it.

[Iamtubuler]

Thanks for taking the mystery out of these!! Keep it up!