Some things you should be considering when selecting an accordion:
Luckily for us, we don’t care what condition the reeds are in because we won’t be using them! Given that we’re replacing the reed blocks with opto-interruptor sensors, you can probably find an accordion in decent mechanical condition (regardless of how it sounds) for a fairly cheap price online, and any minor issues should be easily repairable. Normally if you’re looking for an accordion to play I’d advise against buying one online since you don’t really know what you’re getting - the reeds could be in terrible condition and require significant repair or replacement, the cost of which could far outweigh the value of the accordion itself. If not, Craigslist and eBay are your friend. If you already have an accordion, then you’re good to go. Take discretion and seek other accordion repair guides if needed. That being said, take this guide with a grain of salt, as not all of these instructions may exactly apply to your model of accordion. From there, you’ll need to decide how you want to set up the opto-interruptor triggers (which may differ from my personal solution depending on your accordion model and personal preference).ĭisclaimer: The accordion is not a standardized instrument - they vary greatly in how they are manufactured, so the inner workings can be different from accordion to accordion. The ProblemĬan’t build a MIDI accordion without an accordion! Once you have one, you’ll need to make sure all the keys are in working order. (Identification posts are now okay.Obtain an accordion and design a plan for hooking up the opto-interruptors to register changes to key presses. No posts asking to appraise accordions.The subreddit for anything about accordions, accordion music, events, or accordionists, or other bellows-driven instruments.
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