{ "url": "https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/a-propos", "markdown": "https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/a-propos.md", "language": "en", "template": "page", "title": "Accordion tuner and repairer", "description": "Paul Pichot, accordion repairer and tuner in Uzerche, France: the training, background and philosophy of a workshop dedicated to accordionists.", "modified": "2026-08-30T22:20:51+02:00", "breadcrumb": [ { "title": "Accordion tuner and repairer", "url": "https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/a-propos" } ], "alternates": { "de": "https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/de/a-propos", "en": "https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/a-propos", "es": "https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/es/a-propos", "fr": "https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/a-propos", "it": "https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/it/a-propos" }, "children": [], "content": "# Accordion tuner and repairer\n\nCraftsman accordion tuner and repairer, based in Uzerche in Corrèze.\n\n- [Home](https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en)\n\n- Accordion tuner and repairer\n\n## My journey\n\nAfter a path that led me through journalism and software development, I rediscovered my passion for the accordion, the instrument I had learned to play as a child.\n\nGripped by an obsession with how it works, I spent hours dismantling, measuring, questioning the choice of materials, repairing and reassembling old high-end Italian-made accordions that I dreamed of playing. It was through this solitary trial and error, on my own instruments, that I began my apprenticeship.\n\nI then wanted to learn the right techniques and best practices, to discover methods and processes. I travelled to Castelfidardo, in Italy, to train at the Victoria company, in the birthplace of accordion manufacturing worldwide.\n\nI went to meet experienced instrument makers, specialists in each stage of manufacturing, and I was able to deepen my knowledge of tuning, repair and restoration techniques, and to ask all the questions that had remained unanswered during my self-taught years.\n\n## The accordion repair workshop in Uzerche\n\nIn 2024, after building up what I felt was enough knowledge and experience, I decided to open my own accordion tuning and repair workshop in order to offer my services. \n\nI settled in the old town of Uzerche, within the Hôtel du Sénéchal, a 17th-century building occupied by the La Calade association, of which I am a member. I share this place with 13 other members (craft luthiers, artists, an archaeologist). Alongside our professional activities, we do our best to bring the place to life with activities, gatherings, concerts, events and residencies.\n\n## How I repair and tune an accordion\n\nI like to approach each accordion with curiosity and without any preconceived ideas. Before doing any work, I take the time to examine the instrument and to talk with you: how you play it, which repertoire, what bothers you, what you expect. This first conversation makes it possible to better understand your needs, to advise you on a repair approach or a tuning, always seeking durability and respecting the way the instrument was made, all for a reasonable cost.\n\nI work alone in the workshop, and I carry out each stage of a service with care. I favour traditional materials and methods in order to respect the original manufacturing. When a choice will affect the instrument in the long term, I present it to you before going ahead. \n\nThat said, I am not entirely on my own. I enjoy being in regular contact with many instrument makers and repairers, both in France and internationally. We are constantly discussing our practices, questioning our processes, improving our tools, and we are able to help and advise one another when an instrument gives us a hard time. Shared experience!\n\n## Does your accordion need a service?\n\nDescribe your need in a few steps and I'll get back to you quickly. \n\n[Start](https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/devis)\n\nYour request has been sent.\n\nI will get back to you as soon as possible.\n\n## How can I help you?\n\nI'd like a service, a repair or a tuning of my instrumentI'd like an opinion, an inspection or an appraisal of my instrumentI'd like to buy or sell an instrumentI'd like to take lessonsI have another question\nCancel\n\n## What is your instrument?\n\nChromatic accordionDiatonic accordionConcertinaBandoneonOther free reed instrumentHarmonium, melodica...I'm not sureYou'll help me identify it\nBackContinue\n\n## Brand and model\nOptional, but it really helps me.\n\nBrand\n\nI'm not sure \n\nModel\n\nI'm not sure \n\nBackSkipContinue\n\n## What kind of work would you like me to carry out?\nYou can select several.\n\nTuning & voicingTune, retune, adjust the soundRepairFix a specific problemService & maintenanceCheck-up, cleaning, preventive maintenanceRestorationBring an old instrument back to lifeAppraisal & valuationFind out the value of your instrumentModification & amplificationTransform the sound, adapt, add pickups\nBackContinue\n\n## What would you like for the tuning?\nYou can select several.\n\nReview the tuningMake sure everything is well in tuneChange the pitchA=440, A=442...Change the vibratoThe beat of the 2nd flute voice\nBackContinue\n\n## Current vibrato\nAn estimate is enough.\n\nDryDry, no vibratoGesto piùBarely noticeableHalf-swingVery lightSwingModerateAmericanWideCelesteBetween American and musetteMusettePronouncedI'm not sureYou'll advise me\nBackSkipContinue\n\n## Desired vibrato\n\nDryDry, no vibratoGesto piùBarely noticeableHalf-swingVery lightSwingModerateAmericanWideCelesteBetween American and musetteMusettePronouncedI'm not sureYou'll advise me\nBackSkipContinue\n\n## A sound reference?\nAn artist, a piece, a link. Optional.\n\nBackSkipContinue\n\n## Describe the tuning you'd like\nTarget pitch, temperament, particular features of the instrument.\n\nBackSkipContinue\n\n## Last tuning\n\nLess than a year1 to 3 yearsMore than 3 yearsI'm not sure\nBackSkipContinue\n\n## Describe what you'd like\n\nBackContinue\n\n## Condition of the instrument\nDescribe what you notice. No technical vocabulary required.\n\nBackContinue\n\n## Buying or selling?\n\nBuyingFind the right instrumentSellingTrade-in or listing for saleBoth, or to be determined\nBackContinue\n\n## Your project\nType of instrument, budget, level, what you're looking for or selling.\n\nBackContinue\n\n## Your request\n\nBackContinue\n\n## Photos of the instrument\nHelpful for preparing the diagnosis. Optional.\n\nTake a photowith the camera\n\nChoose a filegallery / computer\n\nJPG, PNG (5 MB max per photo)\n\nBackSkipContinue\n\n## How can I reach you?\n\nFirst name *\n\nLast name *\n\nEmail *\n\nPhone (optional)\n\nBackContinue\n\n## Before sending\n\nBack\nSend my request\n\n## Contact me\n\nIf you'd like to book an appointment for a repair, tuning, instrument trial or have any question, I'm at your service. Reach out by phone or email, I'd be glad to share my work with you. \n\nPhone\n\n+33 (0) 6 99 28 98 22\n\n[Call](tel:+33699289822)\n\nEmail\n\ncontact@paulpichot-accordeons.fr\n\n[Send an email](mailto:contact@paulpichot-accordeons.fr)\n\nWorkshop\n\n14 rue de la Justice, 19140 Uzerche By appointment only\n\n[Directions](https://maps.app.goo.gl/E3Jr5JzveRSKwBfLA)\n\nOpening hours\n\nMonday\n09:00–12:30, 14:00–18:30 | \n\nTuesday\n09:00–12:30, 14:00–18:30 | \n\nWednesday\n09:00–12:30, 14:00–18:30 | \n\nThursday\n09:00–12:30, 14:00–18:30 | \n\nFriday\n09:00–12:30, 14:00–18:30 | \n\nSaturday\n09:00–12:30 | \n\nSunday\nClosed |", "links": [ { "url": "https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en", "title": "Home" }, { "url": "https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/devis", "title": "Start" } ], "schemaOrg": [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "LocalBusiness", "@id": "https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en#business", "name": "Paul Pichot Accordéons", "alternateName": "Paul Pichot", 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