![]() ![]() Previous: Accordions Are Sexy (and We Have Proof) ![]() Posted November 20th, 2008 in Editorial, Links, Shopping 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… 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. 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. But now I save myself the trouble and refer them to this handy guide on Jeroen Nijhof’s excellent Accordion Links site. I’ve probably answered this question a hundred times, a hundred different ways. ![]() 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. ![]()
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