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> Accordion repair, tuning, sales and lessons in Uzerche, Corrèze (France). Paul Pichot, accordion craftsman — free quote, workshop by appointment.

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# Craft accordion tuner & repairer

Diatonic & chromatic accordions

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## A workshop dedicated to the accordion in Uzerche

Located in the heart of the old town of Uzerche in Corrèze, I welcome you to my workshop by appointment. I offer various services centred on my passion for the accordion.

### Repair & restoration

I repair and restore all types of accordions while respecting their original construction.

- Diatonic accordions

- Chromatic accordions (piano & button)

- Bayan, converter accordion

- Bandonéon, Mélodica, Accordina

- All brands

[Learn more](https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/services)

Paul Pichot Accordéons
https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en

### Tuning & voicing

I offer bespoke tuning tailored to each accordionist, taking your style and needs into account.

- Precise reed tuning

- Complete voicing

- Change of vibrato (dry, half-swing, swing, American, musette, etc.)

- Timbre optimisation

[Learn more](https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/services)

Paul Pichot Accordéons
https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en

### Modifications

I can work on your accordion if you wish to modify its configuration.

- Removal of thirds on diatonic accordions

- Change of reed set

- Change of configuration (bassoon to flute, flute to bassoon, etc.)

- Modification of registers

- Keyboard adaptation

[Learn more](https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/services)

Paul Pichot Accordéons
https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en

### Amplification

I can adapt your accordion for stage performance by fitting it with amplification.

- Installation of internal microphones (Harmonik)

- Adaptation for external microphone mounts

- Advice on amplification

[Learn more](https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/services)

Paul Pichot Accordéons
https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en

### Preventive maintenance

I offer regular servicing to prevent problems and keep your instrument in perfect condition.

- General inspection of the instrument

- Dusting & mechanical adjustments

- Checking of the reed sets

- Maintenance advice

[Learn more](https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/services)

Paul Pichot Accordéons
https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en

### Appraisal & valuation

I help you learn the value and history of your instrument:

- Determination of market value

- Identification of origin and period

- Assessment of overall condition

- Detailed documentation

[Learn more](https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/services)

Paul Pichot Accordéons
https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en

### Buying, selling & consignment sale

I support you in giving your accordion a second life or in investing in a new instrument.

- Instrument trade-in

- Advice on buying a new instrument

- Sale of new or second-hand accordions

- Consignment sale

[Learn more](https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/services)

Paul Pichot Accordéons
https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en

### Chromatic accordion lessons

As a chromatic accordionist, I take great pleasure in sharing my passion for this instrument and for the many musical styles it lets you play. I offer lessons in my workshop, or at home in Uzerche and the surrounding area.

- For children and adults

- Beginners and advanced players

- No prior knowledge of music theory is required

- Learning can take place with or without sheet music

- All musical styles (Traditional, Forró, Musette, Balkan, Tango, etc.)

[Learn more](https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/services)

Paul Pichot Accordéons
https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en

## What accordionists say

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Rodanna

J'ai fait beaucoup de route pour confier mon accordéon à Paul, me fiant aux excellents avis. Et j'ai vraiment bien fait! Il en a bien pris soin et a modifié l'accordage. Je suis très satisfaite de son travail soigné et méticuleux et ravie de mon accordéon redevenu tout neuf! Je lui fais entièrement… 
J'ai fait beaucoup de route pour confier mon accordéon à Paul, me fiant aux excellents avis. Et j'ai vraiment bien fait! Il en a bien pris soin et a modifié l'accordage. Je suis très satisfaite de son travail soigné et méticuleux et ravie de mon accordéon redevenu tout neuf! Je lui fais entièrement confiance et n'hésiterai pas à de nouveau faire la route si besoin. 

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Meg

Paul Pichot a réparé mon accordéon. Il l'a fait rapidement et le prix était correct. J'ai également commencé à prendre des cours avec lui. C'est un excellent professeur, patient et agréable à côtoyer. J'apprends à jouer de l'accordéon d'une manière nouvelle et plus douce. Je le recommande pour des… 
Paul Pichot a réparé mon accordéon. Il l'a fait rapidement et le prix était correct. J'ai également commencé à prendre des cours avec lui. C'est un excellent professeur, patient et agréable à côtoyer. J'apprends à jouer de l'accordéon d'une manière nouvelle et plus douce. Je le recommande pour des réparations ou comme professeur. 

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Marc Murat

Travail impeccable. M'a redonné envie de toucher mon petit Lutinier 

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Olivier Cocatrix

J'ai toujours pensé très fort que ce n'était pas l'instrument qui faisait le son mais le musicien lui même. Sacrée rencontre avec Paul Pichot qui pour la première fois de ma vie de saltimbanque avec quand même quelques oreilles a su, avec nuance, me réveiller le doute... 

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Lisa Tessier

Très contente du service de monsieur Pichot, très professionnel et très accueillant en plus! 

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Serge Cellier

Monsieur Pichot est adorable et compétent . C’est une excellente adresse pour les accordéonistes de tout poil ! Serge Cellier 

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Laura Aubry

Très compétent, professionnel, passionné et méticuleux, avec Paul, votre accordéon est entre de bonnes mains ! 

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Mélanie Willy

Très professionnel. A pris le temps de regarder mon accordéon crucianelli pourtant de mauvaise facture (fabriqué tout en plastique). Il a posé un diagnostic et établi un devis. Dans l'attente, il m'a même proposé le prêt d'un accordéon. Très sympa et passionné. 

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Bruno Coulon

Il n'est pas aisé de faire un choix parmi les différents facteurs d'accordeon quand il s'agit d'engager des réparations importantes.

Après réflexion, j'ai choisi Paul et quel bon choix car lors de notre première rencontre j'ai pu constater à quel point il était passionné, en plus d'être très… 
Il n'est pas aisé de faire un choix parmi les différents facteurs d'accordeon quand il s'agit d'engager des réparations importantes.

Après réflexion, j'ai choisi Paul et quel bon choix car lors de notre première rencontre j'ai pu constater à quel point il était passionné, en plus d'être très accueillant et sympathique. C'est donc avec une grande confiance que je lui laissé mon accordéon hohner artiste 2 de 1967 pour une renovation complète de la musique.

J'ai récupéré mon accordéon hier et bien évidemment le résultat était bluffant. Paul a effectué un excellent travail.

Alors, si vous cherchez un facteur d'accordéon n'hésitez pas à choisir Paul un véritable passionné, à l'écoute de vos problématiques et toujours dans l'échange. 

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Charles Pouységur

Si vous cherchez un artisan passionné, fiable et professionnel pour votre accordéon, je vous recommande Paul ! Il excelle aussi bien dans l'accordage que dans la réparation. Qu'il s'agisse d'une révision ou d'une modification technique, le résultat est le suivant : exigence et qualité. 

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Emilie Chauvin

Paul est très professionnel, sympathique et passionné. Il a été d excellent conseil, je recommande ! 

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### About

Passionate about the accordion since childhood, I first sought to understand how it works as a self-taught player, dismantling it, inspecting every detail and repairing my own instruments.

I then wanted to learn the right techniques and best practices. I travelled to Castelfidardo, in Italy, to train at the Victoria company, in the birthplace of accordion manufacturing worldwide.

Since September 2024, I have set up my workshop in Uzerche, in Corrèze, where I am delighted to welcome you.

[Learn more](https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/a-propos)

## The accordions I work on

## Accordions for sale

Choosing an accordion is a delicate exercise. Each instrument has different characteristics that will suit various body types, musical styles or approaches to sound. By talking about your playing, your preferences and your budget, I can help you find the one that suits you.

[Tombolini Extra Professional 3 400 € Used](https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/accordeons-occasion-correze-limousin/accordeon-tombolini-super-cassotto)

[Saltarelle Le Bouëbe 2 230 € New](https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/accordeons-occasion-correze-limousin/saltarelle-le-bouebe)

[Guerrini Super 3 000 € Used](https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/accordeons-occasion-correze-limousin/accordeon-chromatique-guerrini-super)

[Cavagnolo Orchestre 5 2 300 € Used](https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/accordeons-occasion-correze-limousin/accordeon-chromatique-cavagnolo-orchestre-5)

[Borsini 2 800 € Used](https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/accordeons-occasion-correze-limousin/accordeon-chromatique-borsini)

[Fratelli Crosio 2 300 € Used](https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/accordeons-occasion-correze-limousin/accordeon-chromatique-fratelli-crosio)

[Scandalli Super 4S 4 000 € Used](https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/accordeons-occasion-correze-limousin/scandalli-super-4s)

[All accordions](https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/accordeons-occasion-correze-limousin)

## Does your accordion need a service?

Describe your need in a few steps and I'll get back to you quickly. 

[Start](https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/devis)

Your request has been sent.

I will get back to you as soon as possible.

## How can I help you?

I'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
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## What is your instrument?

Chromatic accordionDiatonic accordionConcertinaBandoneonOther free reed instrumentHarmonium, melodica...I'm not sureYou'll help me identify it
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## Brand and model
Optional, but it really helps me.

Brand

I'm not sure 

Model

I'm not sure 

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## What kind of work would you like me to carry out?
You can select several.

Tuning & 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
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## What would you like for the tuning?
You can select several.

Review the tuningMake sure everything is well in tuneChange the pitchA=440, A=442...Change the vibratoThe beat of the 2nd flute voice
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## Current vibrato
An estimate is enough.

DryDry, no vibratoGesto piùBarely noticeableHalf-swingVery lightSwingModerateAmericanWideCelesteBetween American and musetteMusettePronouncedI'm not sureYou'll advise me
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## Desired vibrato

DryDry, no vibratoGesto piùBarely noticeableHalf-swingVery lightSwingModerateAmericanWideCelesteBetween American and musetteMusettePronouncedI'm not sureYou'll advise me
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## A sound reference?
An artist, a piece, a link. Optional.

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## Describe the tuning you'd like
Target pitch, temperament, particular features of the instrument.

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## Last tuning

Less than a year1 to 3 yearsMore than 3 yearsI'm not sure
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## Describe what you'd like

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## Condition of the instrument
Describe what you notice. No technical vocabulary required.

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## Buying or selling?

BuyingFind the right instrumentSellingTrade-in or listing for saleBoth, or to be determined
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## Your project
Type of instrument, budget, level, what you're looking for or selling.

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## Your request

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## Photos of the instrument
Helpful for preparing the diagnosis. Optional.

Take a photowith the camera

Choose a filegallery / computer

JPG, PNG (5 MB max per photo)

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## How can I reach you?

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone (optional)

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## Frequently asked questions

### How often should an accordion be tuned?

Unfortunately I can't give you a single frequency that would hold for every accordion. It depends on the build quality, on how you use the instrument and on where it has lived.

An accordion played regularly is worth checking every year, or every two or three years depending on how demanding you are. An instrument left unplayed for a long time, or stored in poor conditions, generally deserves a check before you take it up again.

### How much does a service or a repair cost?

My rates are based on an hourly rate of €50.

Everything therefore depends on the instrument, its condition and the extent of the work required.

A routine service generally takes between 2 and 5 hours of work.

A full tuning takes between 4 and 15 hours depending on the number of notes, while a complete restoration can take between 15 and 35 hours, or more depending on the instrument.

The answer really is case by case. Describe your instrument and its condition through [the quote form](https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/devis), attaching photos and as much detail as possible. If you are able to open your instrument, send me photos of the inside as well.

I will send you a quote giving you a price range, wider or narrower as the case may be. The final quote is drawn up at the workshop, after we have talked it through in person.

### How much does it cost to tune an accordion?

It depends on how far out of tune your accordion is. An examination at the workshop gives me an idea of your instrument's tuning "debt".

The more notes there are to bring back into line, the longer the tuning takes, and so the more it costs. On the basis of a €50 hourly rate, tuning one frame — that is two notes, one on the draw and one on the press — comes to around €2.50 to €3.

For a full tuning of the right hand of a 46-note, two-voice accordion, the rough calculation is therefore: 46 × 2 × 3 = €276 at most.

The best approach is to go through [the quote form](https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/devis), so that I can give you a precise idea of what it comes to in your case.

### Can you change the vibrato on my accordion?

Yes, I can! It is an extremely rewarding stage, because it is where the final voice of the instrument is shaped.

I can talk to you in hertz, in cents or in the usual vibrato names (swing, American, celeste…), but the best approach is probably still to discuss the music you want to play and the styles you want to move towards, drawing on recordings by artists you admire if that helps.

From that conversation, we choose the type of vibrato that suits you best, for a tuning made to measure.

### Which types of accordion do you work on?

I work on chromatic and diatonic accordions, converter and free-bass accordions, as well as bandoneons, concertinas, Indian harmoniums and other free-reed instruments with bellows. Whatever the make, the period or the range of the instrument.

[All questions](https://paulpichot-accordeons.fr/en/faq)

## Contact me

If 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. 

Phone

+33 (0) 6 99 28 98 22

[Call](tel:+33699289822)

Email

contact@paulpichot-accordeons.fr

[Send an email](mailto:contact@paulpichot-accordeons.fr)

Workshop

14 rue de la Justice, 19140 Uzerche By appointment only

[Directions](https://maps.app.goo.gl/E3Jr5JzveRSKwBfLA)

Opening hours

Monday
09:00–12:30, 14:00–18:30 | 

Tuesday
09:00–12:30, 14:00–18:30 | 

Wednesday
09:00–12:30, 14:00–18:30 | 

Thursday
09:00–12:30, 14:00–18:30 | 

Friday
09:00–12:30, 14:00–18:30 | 

Saturday
09:00–12:30 | 

Sunday
Closed |