Accordion Buyer's Guide

[David Gordon Burke]

Here are some price ranges and rating for some of the better know accordion brands frequently seen on the market. The rating are based on opinion and experience of our users.

1. Gabbanelli - (Houston) :
- Professional Accordion
- Rating 4 of 5
- Ranging from $2,100.00 +/-

2. Gabbanelli - (Elio / Italy) Italian Made:
- Professional Accordion
- Rating 5 of 5
- Ranging from $1,550.00 +/-

4. Hohner Classic - German Made (90's +)
- Professional Accordion
- Rating 5 of 5
- Ranging from $800 +/-

5. Hohner 3500 (Chinese made w/German reeds)
- Hobby / Amatuer Accordion
- Rating 3.5 of 5
- Ranging from $650 +/-

6. Hohner Panther (Chinese made w/German reeds)
- Hobby / Amatuer Accordion
- Rating 3 of 5
- Ranging from $350 +/-

7. Hohner Pre-70's (German Made)
- Professional Accordion
- Rating 5 of 5
- Ranging from ??

8. Rossetti (Chinese Made)
- Hobby / Amatuer Accordion
- Rating 3.5 of 5
- Ranging from $350 +/-

9. Rosetti II (Chinese Made) - Hobby Amatuer Accordion
- Rating 3.5 of 5
- Ranging from $450 +/-

10. Sofia Mari (Chinese Made w/German Reeds)
- Hobby / Amatuer Accordion
- 3.5 of 5
- Ranging from $300 +/-

10. Sofia Mari II (Chinese Made with/German Reeds)
- Hobby / Amatuer Accordions
- Rating 4 of 5
- Ranging from $400 +/-

11. Morelli (Chinese made w/German reeds after March 2004)
- Hobby Amatuer Accordion
- Rating 3 of 5
- Ranging from $200 +/-

12. Master Sound (Italian Made)
- Professional Accordion
- 5 of 5
- Ranging from $1,600.00 +/-

13. Vercelli (Itlaian Made)
- Professional Accordion
- 4.5 of 5
- Ranging from $1,500.00 +/-

14. Baffetti (Italian made)
- Professional Accordion
- 5 of 5
- Ranging from $1,500 +/-

15. Beltrami (Italian made)
- Professional Accordion
- Rating 5 of 5
- Ranging from $1,500 +/-

16. Castiglione (Italian Made)
- Professional Accordion
- 4 of 5
- Ranging from $1,750.00 +/-

17. Weltmeister (German Made)
- Professional Accordion
- 5 of 5
- Ranging from $1,650.00 +/-

18. Baldoni (Italian Made)
- Professional Accordions
- 4.5 of 5
- Ranging from $1,700.00 +/-

Don't forget that whatever accordion you buy, you need to investigate thoroughly before putting down your hard earned money. As we have seen recently, buying on-line could be very dangerous. E-bay is also not always 100% reliable. Do your homework and check out the dealer, the guarantee, the company etc. etc.
Stoney