Re: CBA Tunning question??Please help, please...

On May 17, 11:06 am, GINO <hardcorechicano2...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hello everyone an anyone, I am still a rookie an no expert, but I was
wondering if its possible to tune my accordion to how a certain song
sounds or genre of music?

It doesn't matter what any expert says on this forum on this subject.
Important is to know that no accordion even from the same manufacturer
will sound the same. The difference of sound will be created not only
by the reeds and how they are adjusted, but also by the usage of
different kind of woods, grain of wood, plastic, metal, the size of
internal chamber, the frame and the case, the way the keyboard is
built, how the bellows are made, and what kind of cardboard and
leather is used, and 1000 other things.
The best tuner should know that he/she cannot copy the exact sound,
and doesn't matter for what price. That's why accordion are so
special, loved and hated at the same time.
It might take to own 50 accordion till the sound appeals to a
particular person. That difference is heard by the variety of color of
tone. It's more than sweetness, or harshness or mildness. The sound of
accordion has its own unspoken vocabulary that only can be appreciated
by the internal soul combined with the ears of an every person.
The best way is to buy the exact accordion from Gabanelli and enjoy it
from the start. Sometimes, people travel 3000 miles to check how
accordion sounds if they cost lot of money.
It's nothing wrong to play the present CBA you have, and from time to
time switch to BDA and extend your skills. Using different accordion a
few times in a week, will make your music more interesting and free
from boredom. Now, are the best time for people what want to play
accordions. Accordions are relatively cheap. Every player should have
at least 3-5 accordions, and should learn on his own to repair at
least minor problems in accordion he/she owns.

Best of luck,
W.D.

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