if the whole accordion was 11% heavier it would only be half a pound
are the plates the same size though?
i have never really understood this
if the whole accordion was 11% heavier it would only be half a pound
how can a box with brass reeds be all that much heavier?
Re: if the whole accordion was 11% heavier it would only be half a pound
Brass plates are thinner, but noticeably heavier than the aluminum. I have a set of aluminum Ciccarelli reeds, which are 10.2 ounces, and a set of brass base Ciccarelli reeds, which are 18.2 ounces. But the brass based reeds are a slightly smaller dimension to match the old Salpa reeds, so not an exact comparison, but close enough to give an idea.
Dwight, both use steel reeds, the only difference is the plate the reeds are attached to.