I'm redoing a Globe with that exact chord set up. I thought maybe the 4th chord reed was added after, but if it's on yours, that must've been original. Olav Bergflodt in Norway uses 4 chord reeds on his single rows, and I've always been intrigued by that.

One of the most distinctive sound to come out of these old German boxes is those chord reeds. I don't know if it's that they are on single plates, or that the chord reed chamber is just one big open chamber, or a combo, but I love that sound.

Wow thats a beauty! And well played too.
Best of luck with it.

**** jim cant wait til you get all together! congrats on the accordeon, itll be in good hands for sure. Im sure Elton is happy you have it!

best,

C

Thanks brother! I was originally working on my F Acadian, but this job takes presidence!

I had no clue this Globe would be this awesome. It has exceeded my expectations, even with it's current internal leaks (leathers dry rotted and too short / holes in wax)

The main thing is that the reeds are still in good condition!