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It is important to take into account that most bandoneons are around 100 years old, and although there are some that still resist in good condition, this has a logical effect on their components.

Wood, Leather, and

Metals

Together with mother-of-pearl, these are the materials used in the bandoneon machines. The part of the bandoneon where most of the problems occur, but which fortunately can be fixed at home.

Bandoneon leathers

The passage of time dries them out, hardens them and cakes them, causing little elasticity in the case of the valves of the voices; or cuts and holes in the leathers that are folded in the bellows; and loss of thickness and breakage due to dryness in those that work as joints. All circumstances that lead to malfunction and air leaks in the instrument.

Bandoneon metals

Corrode and also lose their aesthetic properties in the case of ornaments, and their mechanical and elastic properties in the case of springs, bearings, nails and screws. As for the reeds, the humidity of some environments generates rust on them, resulting in detuning.

Bandoneon wood

Also suffers twisting and wear due to use and changes in the environment, both in the machines and in the furniture. And the glues expire and crystallize, losing their adherence.

Combined with all this, luthiers are far away, repairs are very expensive, and it is very difficult to find information to do it alone.

Let's get to know your bandoneon, help and learn are my mottos.

The bandoneon grows if we ALL learn.