Dwight, thanks for the referral, I'll head down there on the weekend (if they are open). Maybe I'll take the piano with me to see if anyone is interested.

he could probably put the PA on consignment for you. I wouldn't expect much if you tried to just sell it to him.

Call him to see what his hours are, or check his website, which might be something like SmythesAccordions.com, or something similar.

Dwight

If you want to make it down to Mountain View, I can make the adjustments for you. (no charge) But you will have to get here.

Mapquest says it's 106 miles.

DP

Probably be advisable for him to send you a photo of what all went wrong, so there's no surprises.

if it;s zydeco you like, be advised
that it;s more than just the accordion

if you want to have a band that is

and have any kind of stomping rhythm

wle.

I have played around with an Arreite for over a year now. It is cheap and hence no big loss if you try to repair it youself. I have been inside mine so many times I am thinking of installing a zipper.

Hohner will repair them but I would think the money is best put towards a better accordion.

I can not imagine trying to learn the timing required to get the push-pull sound from a piano accordion, plus the reeds and tuning would not sound right.

As mentioned on the board, if you are intent on the cajun sound you need an LA box. If you just want to play music, some of which is cajun style, then there are more options. U-tube has many great examples of various button accordions and players.

Also keep in mind that your 5 year old will not be any more impressed with Daddy's high end box then he was with the Arriete.

Good Luck
RPr