Why are accordions so valuable?

Most of the parts are hand made. So there is a lot of time and money in them. Or they are made in China, which is the same amount of labor but less money. Old used accordions and not “old and valuable” unless they also work. read more

Old used accordions and not “old and valuable” unless they also work. Which isn’t necessarily a given. A new accordion will sound better than an old one every time. read more

Accordeons are not so expensive when compared with other instruments.. even other free reed instruments such as a Concertina. For $350-$800 you can get a very good playable accordeon.. in a concertina.. a decent playable one will start around $1800 and those have accordeon, not concertina reeds. read more