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Catalog > Winds > Squeezeboxes > Accessories updated Dec. 20, 2007

Squeezebox Parts & Repair Supplies

Squeezebox Repairs | Repair Tips
See also Button Box / Concertina Parts and Accessories
  • Reed & Wax Supplies
  • Bellows Supplies | Bellows Straps
  • Treble Keyboard Supplies
  • Bass Supplies
  • Buttons
  • Miscellaneous & Decorative Supplies
  • Cases, Covers, and Case Parts
  • Shoulder Straps/Bass Straps

  • CLEARANCE ITEMS

    • Thinking of repairing that old accordion yourself?
    See Accordion Repairs Made Easy

    Important note regarding availability, PLEASE READ. Some parts are in high demand and are difficult to keep in stock. At certain times of the year, many repair parts become unavailable. The summer months are particularly difficult, as the Italian parts factories take a vacation the entire month of July and into August. Please be patient when ordering at this time of year.

    We are no longer mailing print catalogs of accordion parts; and we can no longer special order parts that are not part of our regular inventory. If we have it in stock, we can ship it -- below, you'll find listed our most popular items, which we try to keep in stock.
    Please note, ALL PARTS ORDERS ARE NON-RETURNABLE.

    If you need assistance in determining what repair parts you need, please call (301) 270-9090 on Thursdays from 11 am to 7 pm and ask for our accordion specialist. Or send e-mail to the accordion department.

    Minimum parts order $50.00

    All prices are quoted in US$. You can combine your parts order with books or other items to get the minimum amount.
    Prices subject to change without notice

    *List of Commonly Requested Parts and Repair Supplies*

    For case parts (handles, wheels) see Cases and Dust Covers | Strap Mounts see Straps

    Reed & Wax Stuff

    Reed Wax 1/4 lb package #1139B. This is the wax that holds the reedplates in place in the reed blocks. Pure beeswax is too brittle for use in accordions. This is a complex blend of natural beeswax with other compounds, specially formulated for accordions. $8.75
    Quantity:

    Reed Wax Spoon #404, spring steel, wood handle, approx. 14 inches long. Perfect for even flow of the melted wax along the reed block. $19.50
    Valve Waxing Spoon, #405, 9 inches long, wooden handle. Perfect design for adhering valves to keyboard rods. $19.00

    Reed Leather and Dot Assortment #1138    , 278 pc, all sizes. Steel boosters for larger reeds available separately, see below. $58.20 Quantity:

    Dots for booster wire application #1137    , package of 100, all one size, 1/4" diameter. For attaching booster wires to larger reed leathers. $7.00 Quantity:

    Steel booster wires #1140,     pkg of 100 in assorted sizes, needed for larger reed leathers. Use with booster dots, above. $14.00 Quantity:

    Bass Reed Leather Asst #1134     , 144 pc, 6 dozen large, 6 dozen small $46.25 Quantity:

    Treble Reed Leather Assortment #1136    , 144 pc in 5 sizes. 3 dozen each of sizes A and B, 2 dozen each of sizes C, D and E $41.25 Quantity:

    Reed tuning toolkit #1116S, 5 pieces     -- 2 reed scratchers, spring steel plucker, 2 inside tongue lifters. $62.00 Quantity:


    Reed scratcher #1116A
    Currently available only as part of complete reed tuning toolkit

    Reed plucker #1116B    , spring steel
    Currently available only as part of complete reed tuning toolkit

    Reed lifter #1116C
    Currently available only as part of complete reed tuning toolkit

    Bass Stuff

    Piano Accordion Bass Buttons

    Bass plate feet, bass strap adjuster kit and strap attaching hardware - see Misc. Stuff

    Bass valve springs #340, 1 dozen $6.00 Quantity:


    Bass button adjusting tool #320 perfect tool for straightening crooked bass buttons. Fits over end of button; bend to desired position. Such a small simple thing, but when you need one, you really need one. - nothing else will do. $12.00

    Bass machine bending tool #1115 9-1/4 inches long, plastic handle, made in England by Stanley. $17.50

    Treble Keyboard Stuff

    For button accordion treble buttons, see Buttons Page.
    Felt padding #1199, for treble keyboard, approximately 1/2-inch wide, in 2-foot lengths. Apply a long strip with adhesive, underneath the lip of the treble keys, to quiet them and provide cushioning to the action. Adhesive not included.$3.50 Quantity:
    Springs for piano accordion treble keys #328, $10.00 per bag of 1 dozen Please note: these are the lever type bent springs, not the cheap coil type springs.
    Quantity: bags of 1 dozen.

    Key rod setting tool #1114
    • For adjusting the treble keyboard action
    • an essential tool for every accordion owner, not just repair shops
    • notched at both ends, 2 different sizes
    • correct the height of your keys without damaging the rods

    $25.00

    Bellows Stuff

    Backpad (Bellows Protector) #526
    Nylon covered foam, in black only, 6 different sizes. Includes snap buttons and screws for easy installation. For 18 inch or wider keyboard, add $2.00, for extended keyboard, add $4.00. Extra small size fits small button accordions and 12 bass piano accordions, measures approx. 9-1/2" x 10".
    $35.50 Specify size:
    Quantity:

    Bellows Tape #326, 3/4 inch wide -- 50-yard roll, non-adhesive, plain in black or white, ribbed in black, white, or red. Ribbed metallic in silver or gold, add $5.00 $25.00

    Specify color:
    Quantity: How to Apply Bellows Tape

    Bellows Tape #326W, 1-inch wide (covers old tape) 50-yard roll, non-adhesive, plain or ribbed black, white or red ribbed. For silver or gold ribbed, add $3.00 $37.50
      Specify color:
    Quantity:
    Bellows Gasket Foam #1125W, wide poly foam, white or black, strip-away paper covers adhesive on one side. Also available in narrow. Our most popular replacement part - if your accordion is more than a few years old, chances are it needs new gaskets. Made of special high-compression foam, works a lot better and lasts longer than weatherstripping. Wide gasket foam is priced $5.00 per yard, sold by the yard, cut to order.
    When narrow width is not available, this can be cut to make narrow strips 1/2 the width if desired.
    $5.00 How many yards:
    Specify color:
    Bellows Gasket Foam #1125N, narrow poly foam, white or black, strip-away paper covers adhesive on one side. Price $3.00 per yard, sold by the yard, cut to order.
    $3.00 How many yards:
    Specify color:

    Bellows Pin Assortment #1155: contains 72 pins -- Assortment of sizes with different shank length, diameter, and head style. $21.60 Quantity:
    Bellows Corner Assortment #1156: contains 72 corners in different sizes and shapes -- $18.00 Quantity:
    Pliers #403 to pull bellows pins, non-marring
    • an essential tool for every accordion owner, not just repair shops
    • specially designed to grip bellows pins securely
    • comfortable cushioned grip
    • pull straight out to remove pins without damaging your accordion's finish

    $18.00

    Part 3460 Leather Bellows Diamonds
    -- For inside bellows corners. Bag of 100 pieces. White is standard; also available in black.
    $52.00
    Specify color:

    Bellows Straps or Clips

    • "Center to center": measurement from center of one snap to opposite snap or grommet
    • Always store and carry accordion with both bellows clips fastened
    • Bellows clips keep dust out of the bellows folds
    • They protect accordion from damage
    • and avoid warping from excess humidity

    Bellows Straps #1171, pair all-metal heavy duty wire style (not mesh). 3-3/8 inches, center to center
    $12.00     Quantity:
    Bellows Straps #801, pair black single ply leather, deluxe, nice swirly pattern, approximately 5-1/2 inches long, 5/8 inch wide (straight). Snap installed at one end, attaching end is plain for optional swivel hole position. Typically used for button accordion or concertina but can also be installed on smaller piano accordions.
    $10.00 Quantity:
    Bellows Straps #804, pair black leather, deluxe, heavy duty chrome plated hardware, attaches with 1 screw at swivel hole, 4 inches center to center with 1 decorative lengthwise cut, all hardware included.
    $16.25 Quantity:
    Bellows Straps #800 or #800L pair black leather, deluxe double ply heavy duty chrome plated hardware, attaches with 3 screws through extension at swivel end.
    #800: 3 inches center to center, all hardware included. -- $16.25
    #800L: 3-3/8 inches center to center, all hardware included. -- $16.25
    Specify size: Quantity:

    Miscellaneous Stuff

    Shoulder strap brackets

    Bass strap adjuster kit #344
    -- Click to see larger image. Clamp plate and T-bolt for bass strap, wheel and interior plate for accordion. 4-piece kit: $15.00
    Quantity:

    Bass strap attaching hardware set
    -- for end of strap opposite adjusting end. Set includes hitch plate and 4 fasteners. One size. $1.00 Quantity:
    Snap Fastener Assortment #1201D, 72 pieces --
    buttons, sockets, and studs for attaching backpads, bellows clips, etc. $14.00
    Shield for metal snap fastener #1154
    -- installed underneath bellows clip snaps, protects accordion surface from scratching. All of the best-dressed accordions are wearing these. $1.00
    Screws for accordion #331,
    bag of 50 or 100, varied sizes . Add $4 for larger bag.
    Specify size: $6.00 Quantity:
    Grille thumbscrews, dozen, part 330
    Some accordions have easier access to the treble valves under the grille via a thumbscrew instead of traditional screws. (No screwdriver needed). Approx. 3/8" diameter, 1/2 inch long.
    $12 doz.
    Feet for bass plate #1206, round
    1-inch diam., hard black plastic, set of 4. These are the most common feet for accordions. Screws not included. $8.00 Quantity of sets:
    Feet for bass plate #1207, rectangular
    --2-1/4 inch x 5/8 inch oblong, hard black plastic, sold as a set of 4. Screws not included. $10.00 Quantity of sets:
    Feet for bass plate, deluxe round -- 3/4 inch round, set of 4, hard black plastic with ridges around diameter, includes built-in machine screw approx. 5/8 inch extension. Fits Hohner Atlantic and similar accordions. $24.00 Quantity:
    Metal corner #353 to protect wood accordions, each $4.00 Quantity:
    Rhinestones #350, 1/8-inch diameter, bag of one dozen, $15.00 Quantity:
    Accordion Repair Kit #716: assortment of replacement parts and tools -- 100 assorted screws, 12 keyboard springs, 6 keyboard rod protectors, 1 keyboard rod setter, 12 assorted reeds, 144 assorted reed leathers, 12 bellows pins, 12 bellows corners.
    Kit $175.00