Care and precautions

1. Avoid aggressive contact with your instrument

Before playing, beware of anything that could scratch or prematurely wear away the accordion’s varnish or exterior wood (watch straps, belt buckles, metal fasteners or aggressive buttons).

2. Don’t play in excessively dusty environments

To prevent premature clogging of the reeds, avoid playing in highly dusty environments as far as possible.

3. Protect your instrument from humidity

The accordion does not appreciate very humid atmospheres: do not take it out to play in the rain or in dense fog.

4. Save your accordion from extreme temperatures

Take care not to subject your instrument to excessive temperature variations: beware of winter frost, summer sun (in a car or behind a window, for instance), or the immediate proximity of a radiator or fireplace.

5. What should I do if notes are muted in cold weather?

If any notes are wrong or mute in winter, ventilate the inside of the accordion while setting the bellows and the air button without acting on the keys: the reeds will warm up gradually and normal vibrations will resume within a few minutes.

6. The best protection for your instrument: its case

When not being played, your accordion will be best kept in its case (away from knocks and dust) and standing upright: this is the ideal position for the inside leather lining and will prevent premature wear.

7. Protect your accordion from knocks

Save your instrument from knocks and even more from falls: always carry it in its case; never leave it on the edge of a table or on a chair but always in a place where it cannot fall.