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Just bought 4 what I believe to be highend accordions
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Why?
Are you planning to play them all or try to flip them for a quick profit?
Are you planning to play them all or try to flip them for a quick profit?
If your post intended sarcasm, sorry, I missed that.
These may be usable accordions (depending on their condition inside) but none of them are what I would consider to be high-end. When in good playable condition I would estimate their value to be between $300 and $1.000 each... They can all be very nice instruments to play. I hope you will enjoy them!
These may be usable accordions (depending on their condition inside) but none of them are what I would consider to be high-end. When in good playable condition I would estimate their value to be between $300 and $1.000 each... They can all be very nice instruments to play. I hope you will enjoy them!
FlickFlackAccordions
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I just enjoy them, based on Debra's post they aren't as nice as I thought, but I really like having them around and playing them. I do intend to sell them, but that isn't what this post is.
FlickFlackAccordions
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They're in wonderful condition, but I thought that they were nicer then what you are saying here, that's unfortunate
It's the condition on the inside that's important.
Dingo40
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FlickFlack,
AFAK, these accordions from the 1950s and 60s were reasonably well made workhorses for the amateur accordionist
not wishing to take out a mortgage, but less than at a competition/concert standard.
A bit like the good, reliable family car, not a Rolls nor a Lamborghini!
Nothing wrong with that, its what most of us have!
Four is quite a handful to get all at once.
What's the story: are you already a player or just ambitious?
AFAK, these accordions from the 1950s and 60s were reasonably well made workhorses for the amateur accordionist
not wishing to take out a mortgage, but less than at a competition/concert standard.
A bit like the good, reliable family car, not a Rolls nor a Lamborghini!
Nothing wrong with that, its what most of us have!
Four is quite a handful to get all at once.
What's the story: are you already a player or just ambitious?
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FlickFlackAccordions
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I found a place where I could get them quite cheap and was keen on learning them. I thought because of the prices I got them at I would be able to resell at some point, but that doesn't seem to be the case.FlickFlack,
AFAK, these accordions from the 1950s and 60s were reasonably well made workhorses for the amateur accordionist
not wishing to take out a mortgage, but less than at a competition/concert standard.
A bit like the good, reliable family car, not a Rolls nor a Lamborghini!
Nothing wrong with that, its what most of us have!
Four is quite a handful to get all at once.
What's the story: are you already a player or just ambitious?
Success (in this case) is not making money. Try learning to play one - you'll get a lot more happiness 
FlickFlackAccordions
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Oh yes, I can honestly hardly put the Scandelli down!Success (in this case) is not making money. Try learning to play one - you'll get a lot more happiness
Dingo40
Been here for ages!
"Flick Flack" is the name of a classic novelty accordion item: any connection?
See here:
Have you any previous accordion or music experience, access to a teacher?
See here:
Have you any previous accordion or music experience, access to a teacher?
I dig this selection of accordions. They are all in kind of a sweet spot for me of value for performance/features. I don’t fault anyone that wants to spend 5 figures on a truly magnificent instrument, regardless of their skill level, but I think good serviceable instruments like these can keep up with some fairly advanced players, if they’ve been maintained.
FlickFlackAccordions
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Yes, it is one of my personal goals to play "FlickFlak" and one of the first real accordion songs I've heard. I have lots of music experience and will be majoring in trombone a year from now, but no accordion experience/teacher."Flick Flack" is the name of a classic novelty accordion item: any connection?
See here:
Have you any previous accordion or music experience, access to a teacher?
Congrats on your purchase, @FlickFlackAccordions! 
I've got nothing to contribute regarding quality/financial value. I've played just one accordion so far—the one I received (sight unseen) as a surprise birthday gift not too long ago. But I endorse what others have already emphasized: happiness is learning and playing. Making music with others is pretty great, too.
What about sharing and learning together with friends? Accordion ensembles are awesome.
Apart from dealers and other pros, I'd wager most folks don't often come into quartet of accordions all at once. How does that feel? (BTW, you might want to check out this forum thread about collective noun possibilities for accordions; it's a work in progress, apparently.)
I've got nothing to contribute regarding quality/financial value. I've played just one accordion so far—the one I received (sight unseen) as a surprise birthday gift not too long ago. But I endorse what others have already emphasized: happiness is learning and playing. Making music with others is pretty great, too.
What about sharing and learning together with friends? Accordion ensembles are awesome.
Apart from dealers and other pros, I'd wager most folks don't often come into quartet of accordions all at once. How does that feel? (BTW, you might want to check out this forum thread about collective noun possibilities for accordions; it's a work in progress, apparently.)
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