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Melodeon History Sites ?
Martin J:
This Q has probably been asked before but is there site which shows all the old models and their details.
I often have trouble locating certain models and end up doing google searches etc. No point in reinventing the wheel if a site exists with all the details. Perhaps they should be on this site ? We have Makers - limited and keyboard layouts, also limited. What about a History section with full details of every maker and model ? The Hohner section alone would be very large.
Theo:
Hi Martin
That is a great idea, but unlikely to happen unless someone (you?) volunteers to take it on. It could turn out to be a big task, and would require continual maintenance as makers change what they offer. But if you are up for doing it you will be helping a lot of people.
triskel:
Martin,
The Hohner section alone would be ginormous! (Considering all the different models they've built in their own right since they started making accordions in 1903, and all their sub-brands, and ones made specially for distributors.) It's mind-boggling... :o
However, I've been collecting old catalogues (pre-1955) for a while now, and can put a fairly accurate date on many of the older models, whilst for dating features of some of the more recent ones, I'd recommend taking a look at this thread on ReyesAccordions.com: Hohner Corona old/new style
Martin J:
Wow, no wonder I've had limited success in tracking down certain models. Your link (triskel) is mind blowing in the detail changes that go on over the years.
My immediate reaction to Theo's confidence is that such a project would need to be automated in a database. Whilst I can help with specifying the fields structure and links I am no programmer. I'm sure we have members who are and can recommend a framework which would house such a project. I believe this forum is a similar tool, ie. an off the shelf forum tailorable to the users need. My apologies if it is a one off application.
My view is that an instrument database would need to be along the lines of Wikipedia allowing members and manufactures to update and advise of models/marks etc. Having never used Wikipedia I believe the concept is good but the implementation can lead to serious errors if news reports are anything to go by. Within Melodeon.net errors may well be caught rapidly and corrected.
Along with other members I could immediately fill in the details of my own instruments. This would get the database off to an amazing start. I too have old catalogues going back to the 80's and an odd pamphlet from the 50's. Once the database reaches 'critical mass' manufacturers will be keen to ensure that are fully and correctly represented. All great stuff for research etc.
Still, there may already be such a resource. Over the next few days maybe someone will give a URL or build on the idea that is hatching here.
At a very primitive level a word processor could be used with a page per item and a very large index. Programmers please throw your hands up in horror and put me right.
Sebastian:
--- Quote from: No Strings Attached on August 25, 2008, 04:28:29 PM ---At a very primitive level a word processor could be used with a page per item and a very large index. Programmers please throw your hands up in horror and put me right.
--- End quote ---
It is easy to implement a database with a web front end. That could be done on a weekend. But first you have to determine, what you want to put in the records: Manufacturer, years of production, minor variants, antecessor, successor model, pictures, ...
After the structure is defined, it is easy to realise it, using for example MySQL and PHP.
Amicalmen,
Sebastian
PS: I would prefer not to have to transform word processor documents... ;)
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