Hohner Contessa VM worth £100 please?
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I’ve found that frequently when someone says an accordion works (instead of saying it’s in tune and how well it plays), what they really mean is that it makes some noise when it’s squeezed and a button is pressed, regardless if it leaks air badly or is not in tune. That instrument looks like it has had a rough life. There could be any of several issues under the surface of that instrument that would make it not economical to return to service as a musical instrument. Without seeing the inside and/or hearing it’s impossible to know. If your looking for a usable instrument I would think $100 is a gamble, if you want an accordion for a project, maybe this is an ok direction.
If it’s in tune and all of the notes play properly it’s worth more than 100. If someone wants to buy it as a project or for parts 50 to 100 is fair.
That things looks like it’s had a hard life and I really doubt it really works properly (all notes tuned and responding correctly). If the reeds are rusty this accordion would be a lost cause, if it needs compression work and reed valves replaced the cost will likely be worth more than the accordion is worth in tip top shape.
That things looks like it’s had a hard life and I really doubt it really works properly (all notes tuned and responding correctly). If the reeds are rusty this accordion would be a lost cause, if it needs compression work and reed valves replaced the cost will likely be worth more than the accordion is worth in tip top shape.
I would agree with Ben here. If it's "playable", ie decent compression, no phantom notes, relatively in tune, everything works, smells ok, it's worth $100. Worth more or less depending on above. If playable, it would make a good instrument for a beginner or student, if not, it would be a good project for would be repair person.
Doesn't the posting below apply to the VM model?...................
"if It is in playable condition it is probably a very good instrument to learn on. It has only two treble voices, so if you continue with the accordion beyond a few years, you may likely decide to look for one with three or four voices.
As far as value goes, I would defer to others on this forum more knowledgeable about this particular model. My guess is that it is worth a few hundred dollars/euros if in good condition. Unfortunately, since it was likely built in the 1950s, if it is not still in tune or has not been properly stored and maintained, it could easily cost another few hundred just to get it back in playing condition.
"if It is in playable condition it is probably a very good instrument to learn on. It has only two treble voices, so if you continue with the accordion beyond a few years, you may likely decide to look for one with three or four voices.
As far as value goes, I would defer to others on this forum more knowledgeable about this particular model. My guess is that it is worth a few hundred dollars/euros if in good condition. Unfortunately, since it was likely built in the 1950s, if it is not still in tune or has not been properly stored and maintained, it could easily cost another few hundred just to get it back in playing condition.
Maybe you missed where it says “if in good condition”
In the pictures you posted the grill is torn and bent, the instrument is dirty with corrosion on the chrome and I see what looks like rust on the bellow pins. These are indications of incorrect storage at some point during the past 70 years.
In the pictures you posted the grill is torn and bent, the instrument is dirty with corrosion on the chrome and I see what looks like rust on the bellow pins. These are indications of incorrect storage at some point during the past 70 years.
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