Weltmeister Accordion Factory

[@auclan]

Weltmeisters are made in East Germany (not China) in a city named Klingenthal. I'm told Weltmeister is the oldest continuously running accordion company (accordions were made in Germany before Italy). The reeds come from Italian companies in the more expensive models. Kimric Smythe who took the footage here, could tell you more as he's dealt with the company for years.

[@accordionpromoters7682]

Interesting video! Weltmeister is for sure one of the best accordion brands ever excisted. We'll promote the accordion in the broadest way possible and will share your video. Keep up the good work!

[@frankhamilton1459]

As an old accordion player i love to see them being promoted .ihave had dozens over the years . One weltmeister stella 80 bass . Lovely little box . Currently have midi bugari 4 voice 120. Midi crucianneli 120 3 voice. And a paramount c system 5 row. And only one pair of hands. Lol...

[@pierstheoneandonly]

I believe these are budget-priced instruments (well I'd say compared to Italian boxes, everything else is 'budget') but with solid european quality-control and know-how. They seem to source some of their components (like reeds) from the great Czech accordion maker, Delicia.

[@Legacyrxawd]

You reminded me of my own trip to Klingenthal, on the little single-track railway through the forest...

[@mazzo99]

Weltmeister builds very good accordions. Thanks for posting video..

[@gucia1]

Weltmeister accordions - the Best Price/Quality Ratio around. And GREAT SOUND!

[@oldtimeway1]

absolutely fascinating. Thanks for showing this.

[@steveshaw1889]

Just started getting very interested in playing an accordion, there are so very many on the market, many of them are chinese. I saw this brand and wanted to know more, cant afford a HOHNER, but these look so very well made I think I will get one of these when I can afford one...looks great, thanks so much for sharing this......cant wait to find one to buy!

[@bveracka]

Thanks! I always wondered myself where and how well the Weltmeister accordions were made.

[@goldeneggduck]

Thanks for sharing!

[@streetcleaner0]

I recently purchased a used Weltmeister Stella model with 34 keys and 48 basses. I 'm told that it is about 15 years old. I don't know where the reeds on the left side came from but they are better than anything i've heard including hand made Italian accordions. This little accordion has a sweet sound and I will not part with it.

[@AccordionManiac]

Great to see the Weltmeister factory!! I have a Weltmeister Monte :D

[@NickyVeee]

Very good video! I've stopped into Smythe's sporadically over the past couple of years and love the selection.

[@kamidarko]

Accordions are one of my 4 favorite instruments.

[@kingjameswww]

Thanks, really appreciated it !

[@tonb9459]

Thanks Steve! I have a weltmeister, so I'm verry interesting!

[@rodrigovilleda764]

NIce video! thanks

[@SAMIMYS]

Master Tuner !!! i like that part :)

[@alvizo2k]

Very nice, now i know how my Accordion was made. thanks]

[@ricardocortezsr2651]

well, it's been 3 years and does anyone from the old Weltmeister factory know what glue that lady was using before applying the celluloid to the accordion ?

[@ebach1]

it has my most favorite sound :)

[@ramonapalavecino9364]

Me encanta Bellisimo.algo mágico.

[@94ferraz]

its very good video

[@TheYatta]

it's celluloid. it becomes soft and elastic when soaked in acetone.

[@ricardocortezsr2651]

Does anyone know what glue was used on the wood before applying the celluloid ?

[@nestorgiraldo9066]

I need to know ? Good question

[@ireibarvaz]

Hey great video! Do you know what kind of glue they're using?

[@94ferraz]

very good video. i liked

[@steffanjansenvanvuuren3257]

Do you ever regret starting with Concertinas?

[@zsoltkis2197]

I love WeltMeister company...My accordin WeltMeister STELLA 80b, and WelmtMeister CAPRICE 120b...I lovely

[@Jollyaccordionist]

Nice video! Weltmeister handmaking methods show how difficult is accordeon making:-)5*****.

[@amarcordeon]

Very interesting video I appreciate so much it ***** Lillo

[@dvamateur]

It's amazing how advanced these instruments are, and how very few people really appreciate accordions. And there so many firms making accordions, Hohner, Weltmeister, and countless firms in Italy. I mean, millions of people are glued to their cell phones all the time, and don't seem to be interested in anything else anymore, which I think it's quite sad, and will only make dedicated devices like accordion slowly disappear over time. Or maybe they'll stay. Maybe musical instruments are not mass produced goods. Nonetheless, dedicated electronic devices (camcorders, compact cameras) already start to disappear in favor of quite tacky to be honest multipurpose devices. Anyway, I am digressing. I always have too much to say. Sorry.

[@johnpiettro4644]

You are completely right. As far as I'm informed Weltmeister closed their production facilities in Germany in 2015. Production moved - guess where? Right! Everything was stripped down and there is no legendary Weltmeister quality any longer. The problem is that it's impossible to make a good accordion cheaply. You are right: since majority are now more interested in smartphones, there is much less demand for accordions. No demand - no way to make an expensive accordion in Germany. Perhaps Italy is next to exit that market.

[@joaquinflores3547]

@@johnpiettro4644 not really they might not be so popular I’m the US but they are pretty popular still in some European countries and specially in Latin American countries such as Mexico, Colombia and Brazil it just depends on a region, at least Italian brands are atoll made Italy now German brands shags a whole diferentes story

[@diablitosmusical]

Nice...

[@danbbolognia]

Hello! I wonder if you could help me. I have a Firotti Eroica accordion. It is in good condition, but I need to buy all of the buttons on the treble side. There are 30 black buttons and 48 white ones. They screw on. Please let me know if you can help me. I would be more than grateful if you can. Thank You Dan

[@1viva]

Please, can anyone tell me the link to Weltmeister's Germany home web page???. I want to viwe their various diatonic models and ask them specific questions. Thanks! Mario

[@CommunityGuidelines]

He said an oscilloscope is used to tune the reeds.

[@sandman141414]

whats the paper that cover it 0.57. when its the process

[@ferraz94]

nicevideo

[@TheRaiddy]

Nice video, where i can find a celluloid acetate?

[@livinsondelaossacabrales6923]

Raiddy B china!

[@auclan]

Not paper, it is celluloid (Cellulose Acetate)

[@accordeon]

While the Chinese have improved the quality or their accordions , they are still rather bulky and unresponsive ,compared to anything made in Europe. But them again they are very inexpensive. You get what you pay for. Weltmeister as I understand it ,is a company formed from the best elements of a couple of factories in Klingenthal after unification. The reed blocks on the smaller Stradella bass instruments are molded plastic,(72 bass and smaller) this helps keep the weight and cost down.

[@tamyk007]

Is Weltmeister also manufactured in China? I know Hohner Amica IV are made in China. Weltmeister was a former east Germany factory

[@Harmonikaklange]

Good video but looks incomplete

[@Qwonks]

i actually own a Weltmeister myself ^^ now im kind of proud i live in germany xD

[@tamyk007]

!:40

[@remobreccia]

plastic accordion for plastic sound