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Repairing Hofbauer 20-key Tanzbaer Accordion
By Philip Jamison

I was asked to sell a 20-key Hofbauer "Tanzbär" accordion for
a fellow MBSI member.  The accordion is in excellent shape but has
been un-touched for several years.  It plays when plugged into the wall
outlet, but I believe the battery is dead.  Also, some valves seem to
be sticking or not working.

Has anyone ever worked on these instruments?  I can't see any screws
holding it together.  Can the lead-acid battery be replaced or improved
with a more modern battery unit?  Thanks for any advice!

Philip Jamison
West Chester, Pennsylvania

 [ Read about the Pell busker organ battery problem at
 [ http://www.mmdigest.com/Archives/KWIC/B/battery.html  -- Robbie


(Message sent Tue 1 Jul 2014, 12:14:52 GMT, from time zone GMT-0400.)

Key Words in Subject:  20-key, Accordion, Hofbauer, Repairing, Tanzbaer

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