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 a great looking box, Bryan!

Her name is "T'Nana", meaning "Little Trouble". There's a story, and it's a good one. I'll tell it when I get permission from the original "T'Nana".

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.

Like everyone else, I can't wait to hear it.

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.

Monsieur Lafleur, that is one very fine and unique box. Please post over on Melodeon.net and talk about some of the specific challenges!

May do that, Andy.

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!

You're right, Jamey, don't buy it. He is a master developer and torture artist. I just can't say no and have a really hard head.

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.

LOL! Now the truth comes out! Just goes to show you, gotta be careful what you wish for . . .

still waiting on the video! come on...you're killing me!

looks great...want to hear it!

Chris, come to Mamou today, would love for the video to be you playing. If you do happen to come, call me, my number is on my website and on my FB