Hohner Piano Accordion Serial Numbers
Far and away, the most common email we receive is from someone who’s found or inherited an old accordion — often stashed away in a closet or garage — who wants to know how much it’s worth. I’ve probably answered this question a hundred times, a hundred different ways. Annum Per Annum Arvo Part Pdf To Jpg. But now I save myself the trouble and refer them to this on Jeroen Nijhof’s excellent Accordion Links site.
Jeroen’s guide covers the basics (condition, brand, size) along with two pieces of advice I often give: that “vintage” doesn’t mean much unless it’s playable (or festooned with diamonds) and it’s only worth what someone will pay for it. With that in mind, I should really ask: “Why sell this accordion when you can learn to play it?” Instead of dumping it at a garage sale for a few bucks, you could have countless hours of enjoyment by playing cumbias or mazurkas on your porch. Maybe the next time someone inquires about their grandfather’s old accordion, I’ll just reply with a list of accordion teachers in their area Posted November 20th, 2008 in,, Previous: Next. 112 Comments: • I have old accordion HOHNER 120 BASS.
I believe that it was made before world war 2, and I have an accordion with buttons KUCLER, and I know, that it was made before world war 2, because man, who made this accordion died in war. Can I send someone some pictures of accordions to tell me, just approximately how much are they worth? Boris from Slovenia by Boris on • I have an very old accordion by jorge on • I have an excelsior gold. 960 professional. How much is it worth. What can I realistically get for it. On • I have a 1950’s La Tosca by Gretsch in good condition; has straps and very good box.
Any idea on its value and how can I sell it? Ed by Ed from Maine and South Carolina on • I have a1920 honhor button accordian with reads & spade in aridunal box top condiston by on • I have a Universal 120 I think.
Very rare 1938 Hohner black 'Organetta IV' accordion (with curved keyboard). I doubt you'll ever see one like this again. Everyone who hears it. Buy Hohner Accordions 1304-RED: Accordion Accessories - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases. Also - in an attempt to fill out the Accordion Registration Card, I needed to contact Hohner (had to find the telephone number online) to find out where to find the serial number on my instrument.
How do I identify this accordion’s maker? I would Guess it’s made by Universal, but how do I tell the model etc? I see only a couple numbers stamped under the lacquer, they are 53E544U, does this mean it’s a 1953 Accordion maybe? I have photo’s if necessary.
Thanks for your time, and Happy Easter. By on • Hi I have a 120 base HOHNER TANGO VM Piano Accordian.
Numbers stamped on the back.”300501″ What can you tell me about it. Can you quote an approximate age and value? Thank you, Don by Don Barnes on • hi, I want to buy a settimio soprani artist vi, or scandalli super vi, from the late 50’s or early 60’s.
Either one will do. However, I’m looking of one of their simpler version. The one that has 6 bass switch/coupler/register not 11. If you have one of them for sale, please contact me at: thank you by roberto on • I have a Pasquale Ficosecco (the maker of the first box acc.) box acc. That I won at an auction. It is the butt of many jokes because I paid so much for it.
It still sounds great! Will I have the last laugh?
By Donna Petrelli on • I have a Cordovox I would like to sell. It was my father’s and is in good shape (he played it until he got really ill) It has an ID tag that says N592/19 Made in Italy.
Has plug ins (2) to hook up to something electronic. Has keys to make other instrument sounds such as flute and others. I have photos available. By Jean Hoover on • I have a Garena accordion the only markings on it are the numbers 684360 and Germany is it worth anything not knowing anything about accordions I would say its in far condition by Robert N Ponziani on • refering back to my question about the Garena that should read( Carena) by Robert N Ponziani on.
We have sold quite a few accordions over the past couple of years and this is one of the best sounding and playing accordions that we have ever had at this price! Hohner accordions can bring thousands of dollars for some models and have some of the best reeds for rich tone (check the completed auctions on eBay).There are several Hohner Tango accordions on the internet. From the low serial number (014201), the shape of the case, and a postmark on an envelope found inside the case (1955), the accordion was probably made in the 1950s. It is a Tango IIM with Musette tuning. Very lightweight at 17.2 pounds-the perfect weight for the smaller player or someone who doesn't want the heavier models.
There are 96 bass keys and 37 treble keys, 9 treble shifts (four duplicates), and 3 bass registers. The treble shifts are marked only with dots on the staff but sound like Clarinet/Bassoon/Master/Musette/Middle and duplicates for four of these, so there are actually five shifts and four duplicates on the treble side (see the closeup photo of the shifts). It has 3 sets of treble reeds and 5 sets of bass reeds. The keyboard measures 18 inches to the ends of the white keys. I have been playing accordion since 1955 and prefer the “less than 120-bass” models for the reduced size and weight. Most accordion players that I know stay within a few rows of the “C” key and rarely use the last 2 rows at the top and bottom in the bass section, so the 16-row models make a lot of sense. The bellows is tight with no leaks. I did notice that the third octave 'G' in the right hand seems to have a slightly flat middle reed when the bellows is moving out, but is fine when going in.
The second 'D' octave is doing the opposite-fine when going out, but slightly flat when moving in. This is probably the musette set of reeds, which would be tuned a little different than the other two sets, but not sure. It is probably just from lack of use of those reeds and it has loosened up quite a bit from playing it for a few days. I never use the upper reeds, so it doesn't bother me, but you should know. The wrist strap and air-release button are in good condition.
Comes with a very good set of padded leather straps and books, one written in German called AKKORDEON. There is also a book by Hugo Hermann & Alan Helm.
Includes what is probably the original hardshell case that is taped quite a bit everywhere, but the latches, hinges, and handle are still doing their jobs. And (this is rare), the latches pop open when the buttons are slid back. How cool is that! See for more inventory. We accept PayPal.
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