making of

This is a photo reportage of the making of a Wakker anglo.

Instrument specifications:

Model: W-A2-drone (30+1 keys). Layout: Jeffries C/G
French walnut raised ends
Long scale reeds (steel tongues in individual brass frames)
Domed metal keys/delrin® cores
6 fold bellows
Weight: 1.02 Kg / 2 lb. 4 oz.

Optional features:

open fretwork, wide angle reed frames.
button height: 2mm (irish).

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________________________________Raw Materials

          1: The woods are cut and sanded to the required size/thickness;
               French Walnut, spruce, Ayous, quarter cut European maple
               and hard maple.

2: The brass and steel needed for the action, reed frames and reeds.

_________________________________Parts

3: French Walnut for the ends

4: Raised ends

5: Raised ends, side view

6: Parts
_________________________________Assembly

7: Action boards, bellows frames and frame parts

8: Ends, fully assembled

9: Brass insert in the bellows frame
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