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Hohner 112

Well finally found an accordion, it's a HA112, seems to be OK, now I have something that I can try to learn to Play. I have a question when both stops are pushed down it won't make any sound , is that normal?

Re: Hohner 112

Yes. The "stops" function to shut off the flow of air through the reeds. Thus, you can play one set of reeds for a specific sound, or both for a more robust sound.

Re: Hohner 112

it will differ from maker to maker. I believe that Hohner usually has them up on their German made one rows, though if you look at the other big market makers like Gab or Cast (or the Chinese made Ariette) they usually have their stops down to play. Just a design difference, not going to affect how you play. I assume that its easier to make it that way and uses less material so it makes sense for the large producers to do it that way. Typically I grab my stops when picking up and putting down the accordion so having them up is a good thing design wise, but that does mean that they can get damaged if you aren't careful.

Re: Hohner 112

Hi Rich,

Hohner HA 112 boxes are great.. I have one in A from the 50s that I am resurrecting.

All German and Chinese made Hohners to exclude the Ariette (which is not a Hohner) are played with the "stops" up.

Very few makers use the stops down method of construction.. some Saltarelles and some Serenellinis.

On the Hohner HA 112 there are two reeds for each button.

both in the same octave.. but one tuned slightly higher to give you the typical tremolo accordion sound.

Push one of them down and play... then pull the other stop up.. you will hear the difference.

What key is your accordion ?


Press the third button and then press the bellows this will tell you.. use a guitar tuner or a piano.

Also on the bottom of the keyboard.. you will find a little stamp mark with a C or D or A etc this would be the key.


Do you have a photo of the box.,. like to see it..

The HA 112 is a great box. Congrats.


PS

Do N O T press the bellows unless at least one of the stops is open to let air through.

And N E V E R pick up the accordion by the stops.. NEVER.

Re: Hohner 112

LOL. Yeah, you're probably right. Unfortunately, it's become a habit. Oh well.

Re: Hohner 112

I agree with Jeff never pick up a box by the stops

Re: Hohner 112

How do I adjust the thumb strap, it's not attached with a screw it's more like a rivet. I think it would be easier for me if it were a little tighter. Also the strap on the bass side is loose too but it uses screws to attach it, so shouldn't be a problem. Thanks

Re: Hohner 112

Simple answer.. you don't.

Thank you Hohner.

Don't mess with it... learn to play like professionals..
Shoulder strap and thumb on the edge of the keyboard.

If you mess with it you will ruin it and the value of the instrument.

Re: Hohner 112

OK



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