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Kimric Smythe of Smythe's Accordion Center in Oakland CA visits the Weltmeister accordion factory in Germany. An excerpt from Steve Mobia's "Behind the Bellows: a documentary about the accordion."
more info at: http://stevemobia.com

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  • Weltmeisters are made in East Germany (not China) in a city named Klingenthal. I'm told Weltmeister is the oldest continuously running accordion company (accordions were made in Germany before Italy). The reeds come from Italian companies in the more expensive models. Kimric Smythe who took the footage here, could tell you more as he's dealt with the company for years.

  • Not paper, it is celluloid (Cellulose Acetate)

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  • This is a very informative and interesting video, I want to know MORE!!!

  • Very nice, now i know how my Accordion was made. thanks]

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  • very good video. i liked

  • its very good video

  • What Is The Name Of The Machine They Use For Reed Tuning???

  • Nice...

  • nicevideo

  • Master Tuner !!! i like that part :)

  • Why Weltmeister doesn't make the supita 1 and cantora models anymore?

  • i want at least the one accordion - I to envy herewith , who working there. I would like too

  • Welcome to heaven, here's your harp.

    Welcome to hell, this is our accordion factory.

  • @pierstheoneandonly  Not exactly...the reeds often come from Italia but hey who can tell nowadays right ?.

    Weltmeister is a german company from the early years. The quality as you describe is not completely valid either as for example the Weltmeister Cantus Deluxe V is a top quality instrument who can overclass many italian accordions.. They do focus on a lower budget market too so I'd say where Italian accordions are more for the experienced player these are also focussed on beginners. cheers

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