New accordion for Jamey. At his request, pinned frame, no hardware, no engraving, no decorative profile, and with lightning bolt base holes, and plenty brown.
Being a fan of the small size and style of the Hohner HA 114, I like this style also. I've always thought that an exact hand built replica of the lowly Hohner 114 (with it's pinned bellows frames and light weight) would be an excellent accordion if quality parts were used. I would buy a hand made Hohner HA 114 styled accordion from a Cajun builder if they were able to build it at a similar cost to a traditional Cajun styled box. Bryan?
I'm up for anything. One reason the Hohners are so light is they use a fairly light wood. Some weight can be shaved by using pinned frames. Send me an email.
Jamey's accordion is not noticeably lighter than a regular frame, but since it was my first, and I didn't have anything to go by, I didn't know how thin or wide I could get by with, but I could have gone both thinner and narrower.
Mr. Dowell, I can't think of anyone I'd like better to do the testing. Makes me glad to know this accordion will be broken in with style - LaFleur style!
And my compliments for having the huevos to order something of distinction rather than another cookie cutter box. Brian is builder who really has "it" in skill and in his heart, it's obvious in this box.
I believe this is a new standard for Cajun boxes.
Among those with some experience in other than Cajun made one rows, the Quebec builders stand out in their materials, design and workmanship as well as innovation. I have long thought that if the LA/Texas makers would get over themselves and take a look at what is out there from Quebec and from Italy, France. Norway,England; they just might elevate their offerings and extend their skills..
Brian has done just that and you are fortunate to have been there.
However, after reviewing some of Bryan's other boxes, I think that look could have improved even more with some matching or contrasting exposed grain flappers.