I would just attempt it all and see where you get stuck. But one step at the time with total focus on that one step. I've done a lot of instrument repair over the years and the first one of a new class is always the hardest. So rather than to take the whole thing to pieces I'd fix just one aspect of it, reassemble and enjoy the improvement. Then fix the next thing. It's much more work than stripping the whole thing down but it keeps the gaps in your understanding small enough that you won't end up with a pile of parts rather than an instrument.
I've been trying to remember the name of a particular instrument for you for the last 24 hours but so far no success, if I recall it I will post it here.
Thanks! That's the approach I'm taking. Bellows airtight first. Then a period of reflection on the tuning before the next step.
The good thing about harmoniums is that they have clearly defined layers, and each layer can be approached left to right.
The things that worried me were the steps that are difficult to reverse without the risk of damage, like gluing and tuning. I've done some of both now!
Curious about that mystery instrument. Give me a clue.
jacquesm|19 days ago
I've been trying to remember the name of a particular instrument for you for the last 24 hours but so far no success, if I recall it I will post it here.
afandian|19 days ago
The good thing about harmoniums is that they have clearly defined layers, and each layer can be approached left to right.
The things that worried me were the steps that are difficult to reverse without the risk of damage, like gluing and tuning. I've done some of both now!
Curious about that mystery instrument. Give me a clue.