I "inherited" an old but nice accordion from my sister (Crucianelli Super Video, 4 reed LMMM, 41/120). Technically it appears to be in good shape (some wear and tear, missing one of the feet, one broken bellow strap, etc...) and needs mostly a bit of tuning...
except that after many years of sitting in my sister's living room in heavy smoke it has a very strong smell that I do not know how to remove.
Some other stuff we had could be soaked and washed and sat in a box with baking soda for weeks but still smells.
So I fear this accordion is going to be hopeless, but maybe some of the most experienced people here know tricks to rid an accordion from a strong smell (of smoke).
Any helpful tips would be most appreciated.
(PS: I wrote "inherited" because she is still alive but no longer able to play.)
except that after many years of sitting in my sister's living room in heavy smoke it has a very strong smell that I do not know how to remove.
Some other stuff we had could be soaked and washed and sat in a box with baking soda for weeks but still smells.
So I fear this accordion is going to be hopeless, but maybe some of the most experienced people here know tricks to rid an accordion from a strong smell (of smoke).
Any helpful tips would be most appreciated.
(PS: I wrote "inherited" because she is still alive but no longer able to play.)