Alan Sharkis
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Almost every dealer I know or know of has the words, “By Appointment Only” on their website.
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Current Map of US and Canada Accordion Shops/Repairpeople - Input needed
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It never hurts to have it mentioned twice... some people have this sense of urgency or entitlement and may decide to show up 6am on a Sunday morning... LOL
Valski
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Absolutely! Even if it's a store front business things can change. Last fall I traveled to Paris France and an accordion shop that was open the week previous had closed their doors the week that I arrived. Life goes on...
Dingo40
Been here for ages!
This was a common problem regarding garage sales around here!
Alright, here is the spreadsheet version:
-https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xvztZD0oh7NW50RlnZIhBSAcEJ3Bm4dqXTi33lDDimU/edit?usp=sharing-
The hope is that this will be more usable, more maintainable, and easier to give feedback on.
-https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xvztZD0oh7NW50RlnZIhBSAcEJ3Bm4dqXTi33lDDimU/edit?usp=sharing-
The hope is that this will be more usable, more maintainable, and easier to give feedback on.
Dingo40
Been here for ages!
Thanks! I really like that in this version people can comment on the info as well as download the whole thing for offline use.Well done!
I decided it was better just to leave off street addresses - both for consistencey in format and to encourage calling ahead.
SteveBox
Active member
Here is another one:
Jay Fox Band Company, Ft. Wayne, IN
Jay Fox Band Company, Ft. Wayne, IN
Home - Jay Fox Band Company LLC
Jay Fox Band LLC We specialize in Midi and Electronic Accordions, keyboards, modules, amps, PA equipment, and accessories. Any item you purchase from us you receive not only great prices and service if you ever need it, but also optional lifetime technical support.
www.jayfoxband.com
The House of Musical Traditions in Takoma Park, Maryland: https://hmtrad.com/collections/the-accordion-room
Jim Laabs Music in Stevens Point, Wisconsin: https://www.jimlaabsmusicstore.com/store/accordions/
Jim Laabs Music in Stevens Point, Wisconsin: https://www.jimlaabsmusicstore.com/store/accordions/
SteveBox
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My impression is that you only want to list shops with proprietors who are experts on accordions and offer service and/or a significant selection of instruments. Is that right?
What about accordion builders? If you consider one-row Cajun or French-Canadian style melodeons to be accordions, then I think there are many of these box builders in the Louisiana and Quebec areas. It may be that most only sell their own instruments.
What about accordion builders? If you consider one-row Cajun or French-Canadian style melodeons to be accordions, then I think there are many of these box builders in the Louisiana and Quebec areas. It may be that most only sell their own instruments.
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Frank Fusari
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O'briens music store on Water Street in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Sales and repair. Mostly button accordions.
obriensmusic.ca
O'Brien's Music Inc. | St. John's NL
Newfoundland's Traditional Music Store Since 1939
obriensmusic.ca
I'd say you've got a good read on it. There's disclaimers there about skill level and services offered, but I want to provide people a starting point.
I know there are a fair number of small accordion builders, but I didn't prioritize them in the first wave or two.
I was also thinking of making separate tabs for concertinas and accordion clubs/associations.
For your next tab to have at least 1 thing to start from.
ADAQ - association des accordionists de Quebec (Quebec association of accordionists).
Tri-State Accordion Club. Co-founded by yours truly and still going strong!For your next tab to have at least 1 thing to start from.
ADAQ - association des accordionists de Quebec (Quebec association of
Sergei
Member
Yeah, Keith works from home, and he's usually very busy, so an advance notice is a must. He's a dealer for popular brands such as Dino Baffetti and Scandalli. I bought a Dino Baffetti from his last summer.
SteveBox
Active member
Bob Snope, who ran the Button Box Repair Shop in Amherst, MA has closed the shop and moved to North Carolina. He is doing repairs again under a new name. He specializes in concertinas and diatonic and chromatic button accordions. I highly recommend him.
www.squeezeboxgarage.com
The Squeezebox Garage
The Squeezebox Garage is the place to get your concertina or accordion repaired by a skilled craftsman with 30 years’ experience.
www.squeezeboxgarage.com
Bellingers Button Boxes near Rochester NY repairs and restores concertinas, diatonic accordions, and small piano accordions.
bellingersbuttonboxes.com
Button Box Accordions
bellingersbuttonboxes.com
There is a older and excellent accordion repair person near Knoxville TN, who works only out of his house and in general doesn’t sell accordions except a few from his collection when his arm is twisted or after locating on request.
Long experience, plays well and teaches. Moved here from Poland and loves polka, euro, pop, and arranges Beatles songs for accordion. I was impressed by his knowledge and care when cleaning and adjusting mine. (also a piano tuner) He said he accepts only one accordion at a time for tuning or repair.
Would he be appropriate for your list? If so, I can ask if he wants to share his location and contact information.
aclois
Newbie
Thanks for sharing the list.
Absolutely!
I can't believe I forgot about Scott. I have emailed him and follow his YouTube channel. He doesn't work on chromatics or Stradella bass.Bellingers Button Boxes near Rochester NY repairs and restores concertinas, diatonic accordions, and small piano accordions.
Button Box Accordions
I'll get in and update things this week.
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