Eddy Yates
Well-known member
All of the accordion stores with instruments I’m considering are a plane ride and rental car away. For me to go there would cost a minimum of $700 US. I would never buy a grand piano without playing it, and nearly everyone on this forum says they wouldn’t buy an accordion without playing it. Is it crazy to think of paying someone to check out an accordion for me in their hometown? (if I could even find someone)
It’s pretty crucial that the instrument be relatively new and with no obvious defects, because I’m so far away from any dealer or technician, but I also don’t know if I can trust any dealer I haven’t worked with, even if they seem great and knowledgeable. Then, of course, there’s the question of simply liking the sound of the instrument. See, I’ve almost talked myself out of the idea already, but I’d appreciate any input.
It’s pretty crucial that the instrument be relatively new and with no obvious defects, because I’m so far away from any dealer or technician, but I also don’t know if I can trust any dealer I haven’t worked with, even if they seem great and knowledgeable. Then, of course, there’s the question of simply liking the sound of the instrument. See, I’ve almost talked myself out of the idea already, but I’d appreciate any input.