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Re: New to Cajun Accordion-Lessons-Reading Music

Wilson did a Cajun accordion instruction video that was very helpful and entertaining. It was done 10-15 years ago. Go to his website and see if it is available. He has unfinished productions including one on Wayne Toups.
I thing the title of his instruction tape is Cajun Accordion Stules or something similar.

Re: New to Cajun Accordion-Lessons-Reading Music

Couldn’t find Wilson Savoy’s website. I think it is or was almenapictures.com. His DVD sounds interesting but not sure how to get.

Re: New to Cajun Accordion-Lessons-Reading Music

"Cajun Rhythm and Improvisation" a DVD by Wilson Savoy. Produced by Almena Pictures.

Re: New to Cajun Accordion-Lessons-Reading Music

The DVD doesn’t seem to be available anymore and also Almena Picture/ Productions doesn’t appear exist any longer. Too bad as it seemed to be a popular DVD.

Re: New to Cajun Accordion-Lessons-Reading Music

Rick, you can try to ask Wilson himself.
You can mail him with the contact data of the Pine leaf Boys.

Re: New to Cajun Accordion-Lessons-Reading Music

If you want a butt jointed accordeon go with Savoy, Martin or Miller.

For a step up in design and workmanship

Try mitered corner boxes from Jude Moreau, John Doucet.. and I am sure there are others who care about such workmanship details.

I prefer Older (50s) Hohner HA114
Castagnari from Italy (have owned several) simply outstanding.
Messervier Quebec
Melodie Quebec (don't personally like the maker but the boxes are exquisite)

Re: New to Cajun Accordion-Lessons-Reading Music

Jeff, you're right about Castagnari which is beautifull built, but the reeds are all standing up :blush:
My Falcon has also mitered corners and Rusty Sanner built also accordions with mitered corners because he learned a lot from the late Mr Randy Falcon.
Even my leak old Hohner in low G has mitered corners.
For me it's not a big deal, because I play my Martins Juniors with the same pleasure as the Falcon or the Castagnari :blush:
The Savoys and Millers I was obliged to play on , are also very fine instruments :blush:
Maybe it's time for The Mitered Corner Two Step :joy: :joy: :joy:

Re: New to Cajun Accordion-Lessons-Reading Music

I only pay accordions with butt joints. They sound better.

Re: New to Cajun Accordion-Lessons-Reading Music

Play, not pay. Don't know if the Globe has butt joints.

Re: New to Cajun Accordion-Lessons-Reading Music

No where in a quality accordeon will you see a butt joint.

It is a cost cutter and time saver for the lazy or inept.

You will never see a butt joint in any type of woodworking in Japan.

Re: New to Cajun Accordion-Lessons-Reading Music

I saw a lot of butts in Japan at the sento public bath...



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