Best accordions according to redditors

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$18k accordion its a steal at that price!

Thanks for the fun contest ♡

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That picture you linked is called a concertina. They are a little different than accordions in the way that they are played.

Now, depending on how portable you want, you have several options. If you want something you can fit in your pack, you can always get a toy accordion. However, your options musically with that one are pretty limited (only one scale and three basses). But it's definitely the smallest you are going to get. There's also an 8-bass model, though, again, it's pretty limited musically.

Concertinas are probably your next step up in terms of portability, and they are relatively inexpensive for low button models. A 20 button concertina is your cheapest version, and will give you some more options musically than the toy accordion. The next step up is 40 button, I believe, but it will cost more. A 40 button concertina is usually around the same price as a 48-bass accordion, if I remember correctly.

Finally, we have your "actual" accordions. They start out at 12-bass and go up from there. 12-bass will give you some good beginner options, 48 will give you more, the size difference isn't all that huge, and they cost around the same amount. Another option would be to try and find a lady's accordion for 120-bass, which is what I use (but, admittedly, it bigger than both the previous option. It is still quite a bit smaller than a men's 120-bass, though).

My accordion (lady's 120) isn't super cumbersome in the way of transportation. If you're used to carrying a guitar case around, it won't be much different in terms of size. It might be heavier than what you're used to, but logistically it doesn't take up that much space. Probably 2x2.5x1 feet on the case (I think. This is a rough guess on my case size).

Overall, if you want a wide range of notes, and if you are really concerned about portability, I guess I would have to recommend the 48-button. It seems like it would be the best size to travel with (though I never have done it). Perhaps someone who owns a 48-bass could extrapolate on this...

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Did someone say polka? https://amzn.com/B071CL3G77/

This one or this one (or something like)? Frankly, I don't think it's likely to be much good.

A Concertina Connection (as mentioned by another poster in this thread) Rochelle is likely your best option - hunt around till you find a 2nd-hand example in your price range.

I had a cheap Anglo 50 years ago. It was so bad it put me off the concertina for 40 years!!!

The button layout on an Anglo is (very cunningly) designed so that if you press (or pull) any
2/3 adjacent buttons, you are (almost) guaranteed to get a decent sounding chord, so
it's (arguably) 'easier' to play. Players of English would probably disagree - quite rightly - 'different strokes for different folks'...

I wouldn't put much faith in reviews. In my experience, it's quite common to see 'good' reviews for 'bad' products, but very rare to see 'bad' reviews for 'good' products. I'm a 'glass half-empty' man, and generally go with the 'bad' reviews.

Edit: Corrected to make it clear that a Rochelle is a CC instrument - moral - don't post before that all-important 1st cup of coffee!

TIL accordians are worth two BBC licence fees.

That being said, if he's playing it on U-tube I'm happy to chip in.

The Russian Folk accordion is quite different from the Western folk accordions.

The Garmon has a unique button layout, and unlike your Panther are unisonoric.

Maybe you will find this link interesting ==> https://www.barynya.com/garmoshka.stm

Garmoshkas from Tula in Russia as mentioned in the above link are available from Amazon ==> https://www.amazon.com/Tulskaya-Garmon-Harmonika-High-class-Instrument/dp/B017FPBHJU

Probably the same one you found but here you go

I shall continue looking for the other instruments you mentioned.

Edit: Ukuleles: one

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There are a lot more. Those are just a few and admittedly I know nothing about ukuleles so I don't know if that's what you're looking for. Be back in a bit with harmonicas. I'm having fun!

Edit 2: Here are a few harmonicas that are not G key.

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I hope this helps. The only instruments I'm knowledgeable about are pianos and guitars so take my recommendations with a grain of salt!

For anyone that is interested in this accordion, and has somehow found their way to this post:

You might be like me. Interested in learning accordion, but not so interested that you're willing to throw down a thousand bucks on something you might lose interest in.
I'll type up a quick review of it here, because I know you're probably having a tough time finding more information about it (as I did).

I ended up getting it, the b-stock price of $300 was too good for me to pass up. There was the option of a refund if it was defective or terrible, so I didn't see much risk in it.

Anyway, it's solid enough. All the bass buttons and keys work as they're supposed to, the bellows breathe well and are easy to control.
The sound isn't the same beautiful heart stealing tones of its more expensive counterparts, but it still sounds like an accordion.

This is not your Excalibur.
This is not performance ready.
This is a physical manifestation of "okay".

This is the equivalent of that $100 electric guitar you bought in high school to jam along with your friends in his parent's basement. It's a good instrument to learn with and play for a few friends, but for the price, that's all you reasonably expect from it.

Here is a video of me playing it:
https://youtu.be/paXFGDCAHKw



By the way, it's a knock off of a Hohner product.


So, in case you want the real deal, here is the product gear4music is imitating:

Hohner 1305-RED Hohnica 72 Bass 34-Key Entry Level Piano Accordion Range G to E https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CG66KSC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8wtGDbYKZQ4XD

The mime suit helps, too.

https://www.amazon.com/Mens-Costume-Makeup-Adult-Small/dp/B075LTTCGC/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=mime&psc=1&qid=1570844535&sr=8-7

https://www.amazon.com/Accordion-Mugig-Ensemble-Instrument-Childhood/dp/B071CL3G77/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=accordion&qid=1570844563&sr=8-1

There you go, Halloween outfit!

If you're looking at about 300, this. They're smaller accordions, with fewer bass notes, but it has enough bass notes to play most songs. Also they are a little farther apart than normal which makes it easier to learn and play on.

Good for beginners if you ask me.