Thomas Schmelzle began his attempt to establish a new world record for marathon accordion playing on December 1st and 2nd, 2007 in the Town Hall, Kronesaal, Bochingen.

In 2001 the rules for the marathon records were internationally unified and for this reason, some record categories were not longer continued and records before 2001 were no longer valid.

The plan of Thomas Schmelzle plan was to attempt to play for 30 hours, to break the record of 28 hours, recognised by Guinness World Records, set in 2002 by Dutchman Hennie Kuik.

The Guiness rules allow five minutes breaks per hour, and that he should not repeat a tune within four hours.

The record attempt is being done with the support of Hohner, the famous accordion manufacturer based in Trossingen, Germany.

A picture left of Thomas at hour 3 enjoying himself playing.