Wow, Greezy, that's the first post of yours I ever thought, "this guy knows his stuff." I agree 100 percent. Every song has its words, every tune has the chord and note progression that makes it unique. Sure, you can put a little tinsel on that tree, but it better be 95 percent the song or tune or you are blowing it out your butt.
Jeez, I agree with Greezy. Maybe there will be peace on earth after all. Go figure... -L-
We're good I didn't think any disrespect was intended. It was either Savoy or Big Nick that I read that quote from. Now as far as the old ways is that from trying to copy someone's style or is like Tommy said %95 and put your own tinsel on the tree? I understand there is a standard for songs but how much room is there to play with?
The difference between a Classical guitarist and a Flamenco guitarist comes down to the Classical guitarist is stuck in a rut playing the tunes (they are not songs as they are not sung) exactly as they were played/written before him/her. The Flamenco guitarist has a basic rhythm (compass), melody and format, but is free to improvise and "make music" ... not bang it out rote.
I have ZERO problem with Cajun fiddlers and Cajun made fiddles.
But a professional, production, mass produced accordion shop has the skill, the tools and the option of doing a miter. No miter, no sale.
In another life I was a rare and exotic and instrument grade hardwood broker.. self employed.
My main market were violin and bow makers. I know a bit about the instrument. My wife is a violin player. First chair/concert master at one time.
She has a LANINI hand made violin. She has upscale bows. She played well. She no longer plays which is a pity.
Fun, honest instruments can be made out of simple materials with simple tools and the result can give great pleasure to the builder the player and the listener.
No excuse for a butt jointed accordeon when mitered cornered, better quality (IMO) can be had for the same, or less, money.