Scottish newbie

[GordonR]

Hi Gordon here from West Lothian in Scotland , having never played an an accordion before at the grand ol age of 61 this year I have just bought an Eddie moors accordion which by all accounts is possibly made by Sonola
just wondering how many out there own Eddie moors accordions as he run a well renowned music shop in Bournemouth

 

[Dingo40]

Hi Gordon, and welcome!
I don't have an Eddie Moors but I do have three Sonolas which I have found to be well made and reliable
Wishing you much pleasure with your new hobby!

 

[Tom]

Welcome Gordon!

 

[Valski]

Welcome Gordon, that's a very attractive accordion that you own. If it's manufactured by Sonola, you have a quality instrument. Good luck on your adventure with learning how to play, I hope that it will provide you with much pleasure.

 

[Ffingers]

Hi Gordon - welcome from me too - but at 20 years my junior, you are a mere whippersnapper.
I took up the ‘box’ last year and only began music lessons earlier this one.
Great fun ( except for the poor souls who get to hear my efforts )

 

[Valski]

Hi Gordon - welcome from me too - but at 20 years my junior, you are a mere whippersnapper.
I took up the ‘box’ last year and only began music lessons earlier this one.
Great fun ( except for the poor souls who get to hear my efforts )

So you're the living definition of a gentleman..... a man who can play the accordion, but doesn't!

 

[Tom]

So you're the living definition of a gentleman..... a man who can play the accordion, but doesn't!

What I find is people want to hear one song. They are genuinely interested in your playing, but don't nessesarily "get" the accordion sound (unless their great uncle played old time polkas all day.) You have one chance to intrigue them, then leave them wondering what else you've got. Took me a while to figure this out.

 

[GordonR]

looks like my accordion was produced by Quagliardi and not Sonola as first thought, any info regarding this brand would be much appreciated as there is very little information out there

I've got Orlando Quagliardi (Castelfitardo) 1921 - 1981

 

[tcabot]

So you're the living definition of a gentleman..... a man who can play the accordion, but doesn't!

I'm afraid to ask what's the definition of a man who cannot play an accordion, but does
As I certainly fall into that category.

Welcome to the forum Gordon.
You're about a 6th Gordon I know of who plays an accordion in Central Belt.

 

[JeffJetton]

Welcome to the forum Gordon.
You're about a 6th Gordon I know of who plays an accordion in Central Belt.

They should all form a band together. The Agordions.

 

[boxplayer4000]

JeffJetton: Given the popularity of the Scottish dance known as the 'Gay Gordons' perhaps this could be used in a band name.