Well done! Sometimes, figuring out the nature of the beast yourself, with some guidance, is far better than spending 30-50 dollars shipping it to be repaired. And much more rewarding. In fact, trial and error (they go hand in hand), made me want to play more. Repair and tuning boosted my desire to play.

Glad you got a hold of Bryan, too. His love of building accordions has built a framework of knowledge.