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Accordion Repair Estimates and Minimum Standard Charge.
(Applies to shipped accordions only)

Actually most accordions I have received under this "minimum charge" regime, have been fixed for only the total of $250 including return shipping, since I work very efficiently based on 30 years of experience with all brands and makes of accordions. The flat rate is $200 for up to two hours including the estimate, and flat rate return shipping of $50. Note: For very small accordions, like 12 to 32 bass or also "button boxes" the return shipping is included in the $200. If the accordion needs a full restoration like major reed work such as cleaning all the reeds, new wax poured, etc., the $200 is deducted from the complete restoration cost based on the accordion size, like number of reeds and condition. (A full restoration sometimes takes 20 hours or more of work.) If you just need part of the accordion repaired, and you know how to dismantle it, pulling any bellows frame pins straight out to avoid bending them, just send the part that needs to be fixed, leaving any reed blocks inside, unless reed blocks only are being sent by themselves. The minimum $200 still applies, but the $50 shipping is waived. Most of the time parts are included and not charged extra. If it will cost more than the standard minimum described here, I will notify you before proceeding further. The $200 may be refundable if the accordion can't be repaired to playable condition.

Bass strap installation.

The flat rate $125 includes any listed bass strap on my website, and new hardware when needed, and return shipping. You may be able to detach the bass side of the accordion by pulling the bellows pins straight out, to avoid bending them, and just send te left side, to save on your shipping, and minimize weight.

Bass mechanical repairs

If repairs to the bass mechanism are needed, please leave the reeds attached, as it facilitates testing. Then the $200 minimum repair charge applies for the first 2 hours of labor (see above) but the $50 return shipping charge is waived becuase you are not sending the whole accordion.

Call 301-649-1266 or email accordiondoc@mindspring.com when you ship it to me.

When sending any accordion or parts for repair and/or estimate, please include the payment in the shipment. Please be sure to purchase Delivery Confirmation if using the U.S. Postal Service. Pack it well, in light of the following instructions and suggestions.

Shipping instructions.

Wrap the accordion in bubble wrap. Clear tape on the bubble wrap makes it hard to cut and recycle, so if possible use masking tape. Do not send the case, if the accordion is being sent in for repair or estimate. Ship it inside a strong cardboard box.

The best position for the accordion inside the shipping container is...

upright in playing position, with the accordion diagonal in the shipping container. If the accordion were horizontal with the keyboard up, the bass mechanism is only supported by the valve springs, and when a heavy box is thrown, the g-forces pull the bass buttons down and collapse the mechanism, a condition which takes me 10 minutes to over 2 hours to rectify, depending on whther any parts got broken. One very important other thing is to keep the accordion from knocking around. It should not be free to move but also not squeezed under any pressure by its case, if for some reason the case is being sent. Label the box on all sides "FRAGILE DO NOT DROP"

Also... One added thing you might want to do, if you're not shy about opening up the back panel is... Loosen the bass strap until it comes out, take out the screws or unfasten the back panel, and if the space under the bass buttons is accessible, put a folded card board "filler" under the chord bass button rods to support them in transit. A few accordions, notably Scandalli, don't have the standard bass mechanism, so don't bother with those. My shipping address is found below. . Please call or E-mail me before sending it.

accordion repair

I don't recommend UPS for accordion shipment.

UPS Delivery Notice The last time I used UPS the package, insured for $2000, was left on the woodpile with a note on the back door.

Send to:
Gaines I. Milligan
10803 Keller Street

Silver Spring MD 20902


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If you have questions about accordion repair or accordion tuning:

Email me at accordiondoc@mindspring.com.

Phone me at (301)649-1266


 

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