At the accordion shop, we always have a large range of new and used hohner piano accordions for sale. The peter kassan collection, division of cultural and community life, national museum of american history, smithsonian institution. Named after italian accordion builder giovanni gola, a true master of his craft, each gola is a perfect rendition of giovannis strive for perfection. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Kg is a german manufacturer of musical instruments, founded in 1857 by matthias hohner 18331902. For some brands, the year in which the accordion was made is very important. Appraising an accordions value is not a straightforward process, because they generally do not have blue book values like many other instruments such as. Hohner is basically a company famous for its high quality accordions. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. Want to know how old your hohner accordion is, or what it is worth.
We made it impossible to ever run out of accordion music material. Hohner s panther is its most affordable 3 row accordion. Making music has a positive impact on child development. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Accordion songbooks and instructional books and dvds testimonials excelsior arena 2r excelsior arena 4dt dual tone hohner panther hohner corona ii classic hohner corona iii hohner compadre hohner corona ii xtremenoswitches hohner soft and hard cases one row button accordions two row button accordions. Vintage accordions are usually sold either at specialist accordion distributers or on online bidding sites such as ebay. Information on older accordions house of musical traditions. Hohner fun line accordions castiglione accordion and. Historical data, the makers, key of c major, key of g major, scales, maintenance, minor keys. Hohner s most popular diatonic accordion, the corona ii, has become an official classic. This accordion is offered with straps, hohner diatonic method book, and a cleaning cloth.
It had a keyboard, one or two sets of bellows, and, unlike the accordion and other. Chromatic accordions can have piano or button keys on the righthand side a question of personal preference. The truth is, it doesnt matter which hohner harmonica you choose, youre going to be in for a treat. The accordion, which became a popular instrument in the 1930s, is used in traditional music of new orleans and europe. Knowing the age of your accordion gives you some insight into the history of your instrument. The hohner company was founded in 1881 in the german town of trossingen by matthias hohner. We can also order in any accordion or melodion from the hohner range that we dont currently have in stock. Nowadays, hohner produces harmonicas, melodicas, accordions and recorder flutes. New listing hohner panther tex mex gcf accordion acordeon hohner panther hohner panther gcf sol 31 button accordion with bag, strap, hoodoo 3pk. Play a quick sea shanty at the local pub, initiate an english country dance in the park around the corner, or create the right mood around the fireplace with some american folk. Jul 03, 2019 the hohner accordion is made from finest wood and metal making it strong and resilient.
We make harmonicas, accordions, melodicas, recorders, guitars and ukuleles to name a few. In order to meet the functional demands of different music styles, the anacleto collection offers 3, 5, and 9 registers for different tonalities. Three models of the echo elite harmonica designed by john vassos for m. It shares many of the same quality features as other hohner threerow diatonic accordions and has double strap brackets.
Hohner does not maintain a central database of all its musical instruments by serial number, which makes it difficult to determine the specific age and model of its accordions. Slightly larger in size than the erica, the corso provides greater volume and tone. Huangs other accomplishments included the invention of boats, money, and religious sacrifice. On the ebay website, you can shop for hohner accordions with 4, 8, 12, 24, 48, 96, and 120 bass keys. Verdi, carmen, tango, atlantic, morino, ariette chinese, and many more. He oversees all of hohners accordion products and has been at the forefront of a resurgence of accordion music, especially the button. Otherwise, please call to arrange an after hour appointment if. The ariette has a traditional design with 4 treble stops.
And matt kerwins hohner accordion buying guide gives an overview of various types of diatonic button accordions and also piano accordions. This accordion gives you the full resonant sound you expect from hohner, as well as a celluloid covered wood keyboard, double strap brackets, improved bellows straps, an adjustable bass strap, a set of padded shoulder straps, and a gig bag. Thats because these harmonicas are always going to sound incredible in any circumstance. As i read it, hohner shipped an entire factory to china, so you are getting a product built. Whereas instruments can only be ordered via your local distributor, spare parts can be ordered from all over the world directly from the factory in germany. In some early models a second person was required to pump air into the. Based on the companys history, the first model of hohner accordion was designed and manufactured in 1893, when the original founder matthias hohner died. I was a flaco fan, too, and had recently produced an album for smithsonian. Hohner panther diatonic accordion keys fbbeb bundle with gig bag and austin bazaar polishing cloth. Gola, moreno castiglione accordions home page since 1857, hohner has been crafting high quality musical instruments in the world.
The hohner 3002 ariette accordion gets that cajun sound and is an appropriate instrument for many folk music styles. It grew in popularity during the 1930s and remains quite popular among accordion enthusiasts. Hohner corona, prewar model rare button accordion gcf with straps. Accordions are a family of boxshaped musical instruments of the bellowsdriven freereed. So we decided to bring back the corona ii in her classic shape, with slight.
Tips on old accordions from the experts at house of musical traditions. Such then is the history of the great hohner industry which in 1957 turned out something in the region of 20 million harmonicas and 400,000 accordions annually and employed nearly 5,000 workers in their manufacture. The hohner marine band harmonica is great for beginners with its ability to play different styles like rock and blues, and hohner special 20 owners get. New hohner 3100fb panther accordion key f,bb,eb 31 button acordeon diatonico. Look inside victoria accordion factory castelfidardo. He oversees all of hohners accordion products and has been at the forefront of. The german harmonica and accordion museum in trossingen, which houses the famous hohner collection, is simply unique and tells the hohner history like no one else. Only guessing, but it has been good to have things sorted out properly. Parts for repairing and restoring vintage accordions. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Accordions, accordion, accordian, accordions for sale. Get the best deal for hohner vintage accordions from the largest online selection at. Knowing the age of your accordion gives you some insight into the history of your. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Every hohner accordion has a button keyboard on the left side for bass chords. Instruction for most diatonic button accordions including both german and vienna models. We receive so many inquiries, in fact, that its not possible to answer each one individually so we direct inquiries to this article, which we hope will be.
Irving valentine for a complete course of instruction for all types of german and italianvienna models of diatonic accordions, including original exercises. How to find the model of a hohner accordion our pastimes. Here is just a sample of the hundreds of new and rebuilt accordions that we have in stock. Its a style of music everyone should be able to enjoy making which is why we decided to combine our latin beginners and low budget instruments under this name. This is a delightful accordion from the late 1930s, it is one of our many items on our waiting list to repair, as they take valuable time we are offering the chance for someone else to take it away sold as seen. One learns this in short time by heart with these instruments, one does not think about music, one simply plays it. Its immensely popular and probably one of the best examples of what music is about. Some accordion makers sell the same model in a range of different models, from a. The right side is used to play the melody and can have either button or piano keys. Mahler music center accordions i lessons i repairs i. Since 1857, hohner has been crafting the highest quality musical instruments in the world. They played a unique mixture of punk rock, traditional celtic music, and irish folk.
Find great deals on ebay for hohner verdi accordion and hohner tango accordion. Accordion centre birmingham our accordions for sale. Since its foundation, hohner has manufactured a wide range of instruments, such as kazoos, accordions, recorder flutes, melodicas, banjos. Kg is a german manufacturer of musical instruments. Its sturdy and attractively finished in natural wood. Find a whole new way of musical expression with hohner harmonicas and more from american musical supply. Explore our product section and find your perfect hohner instrument. A complete course of instruction for all german and vienna models. Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of hohner accordions at guitar center.
The accordion is very appealing because of its wooden casing with pearl inlay. Nearly every part that has been built into a hohner accordion is still available. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. We realize that buying used instruments sight unseen is a tricky endeavor so especially if you are a mail order customer, you can rest assured that if you dont fall in love with an instrument, you may return it for a refund less shipping.
Giovanni gola once was the production manager of the hohner accordion line. Find downloads, videos, and artists, or join myhohner for discussions, information, and. Dec 22, 2017 the remarkable rebirth of the button accordion. To find a specific model of a hohner accordion, online resources can be used to compare instruments or an appraisal can be purchased for a fee. The earliest history of the accordion in russia is poorly documented. And matt kerwins hohner accordion buying guide gives an overview of various types of diatonic button accordions and also piano accordions in the pdf linked to from that page. Hohner accordions br48rn 26key piano accordion, 48 bass, red. The chromatic accordion is most common in mainland europe and russia. Compared to many other countries, in brazil the instrument enjoys high popularity in mainstream pop music. History of the house of hohner box and fiddle archive. For understanding how to play the accordion the book can be used. This 2 row accordion has 21 treble buttons and 8 basses. In a long lasting partnership with ernst hohner, with hermann schittenhelm as the accordion player and elias messner as the expert on accordion, together with being close to the wishes of the accordion elite, venanzio morino created, in the course of the year, the top performing instrument which would make him famous across the world the.
The marine band has been hohners most popular model of harmonica for generations. If you provide us with the serial number and exact model designation, we will establish the age of your accordion for a. Chinese history books trace back to the very birth of music itself, an event pinpointed in the book of chronicles schuching as occurring during the reign of the legendary yellow emperor, huang ti, around the year 3000 b. Each accordion is hand crafted and designed with crystal patterns and color schemes to fit the artists taste and create stage presence. Accordion instruction book the art of playing hohner diatonic accordions this book is by c. If you own an accordion, then you own a bit of musical history. Master builders gerhard herbach and sigmar gothe with a hohner gola they have just finished. The accordion was sweeping the world alongside european immigration of the late 19 th early 20 th centuries. Then again, for others brands the quality has increased over the years. Hohner has been manufacturing accordions for over 100 years. They went on to become a staple of the folk punk scene. Includes a 40page accordion instruction book, shoulder strap, and carrying case. Originally a clockmaker in trossingen, germany, hohner had begun building. Chinese history books trace back to the very birth of music itself, an event pinpointed.
Includes original playing excercises, compositions and arrangements. We have an extensive selection of instructional books, songbooks, dvds, and cds. We receive inquiries nearly every day from people searching for information on an older accordion usually either from a relatives estate, or that they bought from a yard sale, etc. The art of playing hohner diatonic accordions valentine, c. Since 1930, every accordion which left our factory bears a serial number and we maintain an extensive library, documenting shipping date and destination of every single instrument. Choose genre, level, and preferences and get your results immediately. Since its foundation, hohner has manufactured a wide range of instruments, such as kazoos, accordions, recorder flutes, melodicas, banjos, electric, acoustic, resonator and classical. You can take good care of your accordion with the cleaning cloth. We now offer a 7day return option on nearly all instruments including consignments.
Furthermore, the cajun tuning is great for cajun and zydeco style of music. I was concerned when i read that a lot of hohner models, including this one, are made in china the really expensive ones are made in germany. More than twenty five thousand different harmonicas and accordions, lovingly preserved by curator martin. Since 1930, every accordion which left our factory bears a serial number and we maintain an extensive library, documenting shipping. The vienna model 2915 is the perfect companion for advanced and professional players who want to be able to carry their accordion around without much hassle. The founder of the hohner company is matthias hohner 1833 1902. The german harmonica and accordion museum in trossingen, which houses the famous hohner collection, is quite simply unique and tells the hohner. In the 1950s, latin america discovered the piano accordion.
Call 7327277715 for prices too low to publish on the internet. Nevertheless, according to russian researchers, the earliest known simple accordions were made in tula, russia, by ivan sizov and timofey vorontsov around 1830, after they received an early accordion from germany. You may catch us after hours doing repair work or private lessons, so feel free to give us a call. How to determine the age of an accordion our pastimes. The remarkable rebirth of the button accordion at the. We offer a variety of accessories for accordions to enable you to make the most of your. Learn more if you own an accordion, then you own a bit of musical history.
Hohner is one of the many name brands of accordions offered by castiglione accordion co. A model matching this ouvertures name and description is described as a former koch model, was available in 1929 and as late as 1931. I found the book about accordions the art of playing hohner diatonic accordions very helpful, as although i can play a mouth organ and piano accordion, i did not know what the keys on the left hand were or even what the extra row of buttons on the right hand were. The german harmonica and accordion museum in trossingen, which houses the famous hohner collection, is quite simply unique and tells the hohner history like no one else. All hohner accordions bear the distinctive hohner logo, but not all include the specific model name and number. Whether youre adding character to a song or taking center stage for an inspired solo, hohner has you, and your music, covered. Get the best deal for hohner accordions from the largest online selection at. It is usually best to call in to discuss your purchase. The seamless mechanism delivers a great response time and ideal sound projection. Unfollow vintage hohner accordions to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Hohner, one of the leading world manufacturers of accordions, is a major.
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