Post by Ike MilliganPost by Dana ZThanks for all the replies. As you can see, I am a newbie and don't
know much about this instrument. Below is a link to some photos. Thanks!
I don't think it is worth the money to restore. unless you are an
unusually small person, and need a small accordion.
It is a student size and not a professional instrument.
if you like playing it "as is" then use it to learn on. Whatever you
spend on it will not increase its value.
When I say a student size, that would be true only if the 41 keys are
less than 18 inches from outer edge of low white key to outer edge of
key at other end. If it is 18" it is more valuable potentially than a
lesser size. This is not a professional sized accordion, which would
have a 19" or 19.25 inch keyboard, so it would not normally bring a 4
figure or higher price if working perfectly, unless a buyer could use it
on gigs to make money in preference to a more professional accordion.
18" is close enough to 19" to go from one size to the other size without
missing notes. Usually the 18" are a little better made than the
smaller ones.
Even the smaller 12o bass have a lot better reeds in them from that
period, than new ones now usually do.