What kind of metal did you use for the flapper arms?
I noticed Marc's and Larry's seem very similar. I haven't observed too many other accordions.
All I know is that Marc's flappers can be bent back into place very easily, but another box I have doesn't have easy bending flapper arms. I can't tell which is better.
Thanks for the comments guys. I will try to respond to everyones questions in this reply.
Gus,
The reeds are much brighter than my China box. I dont own or have access to a La. handmade so I dont know how they compare there. The Cagnoni and Antonelli is what Greg Mouton uses in his boxes. The buttons are hardwood dowel rod stock with brass rivets set in to the top. The buttons and stops are black enamel with clear polyurethane. Not worried about a brand name now just building a good box.
Opelousas,
I did not tune the reeds before, just out of the paper wrapper onto the reed blocks. I still have not done the final tune.
Maz,
The other prairie is in the midwest Mo.-Ks. Crazy place for a Cajun accordion builder!!
Jim,
Flapper arms are brass. I softened the ends of the arms to coin them for the screws but should have softened the whole length. They are really hard to adjust.Marc uses copper ground wire which will bend a bit easier. I considered copper but didnt want to spray paint them to look like brass.
Don,
The twin to this one will be for sale after this one goes through some testing. I want to get it in the hands of some folks that can really play and get their feedback. I want them to be right before the get put up for sale.
Hope I got everyones questions answered.
Thanks again,
Greg
Tommee,
You are probably going to be my test bed. I need to get it tweaked and tuned and then I want to scoot over your way to twist your arm to play it. Hope all is well over that way.
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