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I am starting to look around at 37 key 120 bass models.
Was considering a 96 bass for even more compactness / lightness, but feel like I could be caught out with some song requiring a big jump if I didn't have the extra rows.
Would love some insight on this. Have you been caught out playing a 96 and going 'Oh I wish I had a 120 bass right now' ?
If I do get one it would be my second accordion.
My current one is a 41 / 120 weighing in at around 10,4kg (22,9lbs)
I do not have a problem with the weight but I feel like my practice sessions and eventual (hopefully) performances would be easier with something smaller and lighter, even if it's just for family and friends.
I do not play any classical pieces, and I think for the odd song or two that requires the use of the highest notes - I can work my way around that.
Not a complete beginner (2 years), but the focus is on second-hand accordions.
Having listened to a lot of forró - I do like the Giuiletti sound very much, but I am not tied up on it and I try other styles as well.
37 keys
120 bass (maybe 96?)
< 10kg (22lbs)
Don't need double cassotto
Prefer established / reputable models
Acoustic only, don't want an electronic one.
No budget range established yet, open to it all - within reason, no exotics or rareties.
Was considering a 96 bass for even more compactness / lightness, but feel like I could be caught out with some song requiring a big jump if I didn't have the extra rows.
Would love some insight on this. Have you been caught out playing a 96 and going 'Oh I wish I had a 120 bass right now' ?
If I do get one it would be my second accordion.
My current one is a 41 / 120 weighing in at around 10,4kg (22,9lbs)
I do not have a problem with the weight but I feel like my practice sessions and eventual (hopefully) performances would be easier with something smaller and lighter, even if it's just for family and friends.
I do not play any classical pieces, and I think for the odd song or two that requires the use of the highest notes - I can work my way around that.
Not a complete beginner (2 years), but the focus is on second-hand accordions.
Having listened to a lot of forró - I do like the Giuiletti sound very much, but I am not tied up on it and I try other styles as well.
37 keys
120 bass (maybe 96?)
< 10kg (22lbs)
Don't need double cassotto
Prefer established / reputable models
Acoustic only, don't want an electronic one.
No budget range established yet, open to it all - within reason, no exotics or rareties.
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