There are accordion brands and there are accordion manufacturers. (I tried a couple of Titanos and Weltmeisters, for example, and I was not quite keen on either, though the Titano was very good.)īut my question was actually meant to be more of a quality/reliability question rather than one of playabiliy or personal preference: while I realize that these brands no longer may have the same depth of appeal they may have had during the "Golden Age" I would like to know whether, in the world of experienced players, there is any general opinion that these brands are still solid choices (in terms of sound quality and reliabiity) and if they are overall, likely to be a good value. But even based on those lower-end models I think either would be an excellent "fit" for where I am in terms of my enjoyment, budget, as well as my skill-level. Unfortunately, neither of these dealers had in stock the exact models I would like to see and try. I was also able to sample some of the lower-end models of the two brands I mentioned (Excelsior and Paolo Sorprani). I have tried a few new accordions there, as well as at a more extensive store located in Philadelphia (about 3 hour drive). There really is only one small accordion dealer in the DC area. )Īlways try before you buy, and never buy unseen! The current Republicans are well to the left of the 50s Democrats who themselves would be considered left of the communists of that era. (A comparison with the current political party line up illustrates the point perfectly.
Even if they happen to be the same continuous commercial entity (very rare), the staff and owners are no longer the same individuals and most likely have entirely different outlooks, attitudes and levels of skill to the crowd who built your 45 year old vintage instrument: they are long retired if not actually deceased! Unfortunately, the brand names mean little or nothing these days. So, make sure you have your purpose worked out first! The more I think about it, the more I feel the appropriate criterion is " fit for purpose ". I'm reminded of a member who posted here, recently, of his considerable dissatisfaction with an expensive Pigini(?) which he was ultimately forced to return. Remember price isn't always proportional to satisfaction. If anyone has any relevant information or an informed opinion, I would greatly appreciate if they would kindly share it with me. If I purchase a new accordion, I definitely don't want to end up with an accordion of that build and sound quality I would rather just stay with the instruments I have! It was very bright, and the mechanics were quieter and the keyboard had a better feel than the old Paolo Soprani, but the sound had little body to it and a very unsatisfying low-end.
I did not like it nearly as well as my two older accordions. Are they a good value? I recently tried a Hohner Amica IV for a week and was very disappointed in it. Does anyone have any information they could offer about the quality of these accordion brands right now? I know they are both very "storied" brands, but it is not clear to me how good their instruments are right now. Since my familiarity with accordions has been limited to the two that I currently own, I have been looking online at new Paolo Soprani and Excelsior accordions. My question has to do with build quality and sound quality.
I am in a better financial situation than I have been in the past, and while my budget is not unlimited, I may for the first time actually be able to afford a new instrument. However, more recently I have been thinking about purchasing a new accordion. I have no complaints about either of them. I currently have two used accordions I have purchased over the last 15 years-one is a 45 year old full-sized LMMH Paolo Soprani, the other is a relatively new (probably 10 years old) Excelsior LMM 37/96 instrument. I am, as this thread suggests, "New on Here."
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