Well, after several months of hair pulling, head scratching work, and several redo's, Chuck's #13, with 5 stops (LMMMH) with extra base/chords is finally done. Bubinga main wood with maple and walnut trim, and walnut buttons, and alligator straps.
Whewwww.....
Congratulations, that is really something Bryan! What key is it in, and what extra bass notes did you choose to use in this design?
If it is a C box for example, and I want to resolve a melody on a G chord on the push, will these extra bass notes give me a G chord on the push, as well as on the pull?
Any chance of a youtube clip of this baby in action?
Matt, it is a Bb accordion, and the extra base buttons are Eb both ways. On a C accordion it would have been F both ways. There is a decision there that seems pretty well divided, with more leaning toward the same both directions. And I guess the deciding factor is if the player wants it more to play a song in that key, or to use those base/chords in the 2 primary keys.
That is an awesome looking box. I like the four bass layout. Is it difficult to play the two inside buttons? With five stops, this would make a good Irish box using the three middle reeds with four basses. That would be very interesting. Nice job. I would love to see a video of this unique box in action.
Dam, Bryan, that's a real beauty! You and Chuck are going to wind up going down in history as one of those legendary collaborations, like Rogers & Hammerstein, or Lennon and McCartney - y'all sure design some fine looking accordions together.
Thanks Jamie, back at ya. It's been a real privilege watching Bryan turn my ideas into living, breathing works of art. No question who gets the credit; I don't think anyone knows, or cares, who paid Michalengelo to paint that church ceiling.
I ain't buying it, Chuck; you've done a lot more than just pay to have it done. But we all have to all give credit to Bryan for the head-scratching, blood, sweat, and tears (and cussing) that went into the finished product. Salut!
Jamey, if you ever get an email from Bryan...like I did a few years back...saying "Go ahead, challenge me! I love a challenge!" I recommend you save it. It may come in handy down the road.