I've got a Hohner pre-Corso (MMM on treble side) that is in need of tuning. One guy here in Austin quotes $500!!!! I think he wants to remove the reeds and clean them and re-wax etc. Hell, I can get a complete set of new reeds put in for just a bit more. Irish Dancemaster will do a tuning for around $150 plus shipping costs. (that's better). Haven't asked Mike w/ Gabbanelli in Houston.

Suggestions? Anybody within driving distance of Austin, TX?

John,

Try the link above. Rose Oliver (Accordion Rose) lives in Port Aransas, TX, and is a master accordion repair technician/tuner, etc. Send her an e-mail with your problem and see what she says, or give her a call. Danny Dyson in Lake Charles could also fix your Hohner. You would have to ship it to him. Probably will be a bit of a wait for either one.
JB

Well, hell. Since I own one of Danny's boxes...should have thought of him first.

J

I believe "Rose" was trained at the Red Wing Minnesota Accordeon School ??

"Master" always causes me to hesitate

as in "Master" luthier

according to whom

If it is the same Rose I recall sopme of her posts form the old Squeezenet going back 8-10 years

For my money

Go to Michael at dancemaster...

Or wait 8 months and go to the Button Box

Or ( oh what a brilliant idea) send it to Hohner in Virginia... yeah they might be able to tune a Hohner

I Agree. Since the process is going to take a while, might as well send it back to the factory. John Fine was asking for a source within a reasonably short drive from Austin, hence the Rose. Would be best to call or e-mail Hohner, ship it and wait.
And what is so wrong with the self-inflicted title of "Master"? Works for everyone except bait fishermen.
JB

Hadn't thought of just sending it to Hohner. Have no idea what it would cost, but I am sure they will do the best job.

Button Box is far too slow, not sure they are worth the money either.

Might do Irishdancemaster. His turnaround seems fairly short.

Thanks for the suggestions.