Jeff H Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 If you want an inexpensive 3 row accordion.. I would recommend jumping up to the Hohner Panther.... Around $300... and infinitley better than the other Chinese made boxes.. A second recommendation to go to the Reyes Accordions discussion group 99% three row players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repth Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 well i talked to my dad about playing and he turned out to be really supportive. Turns out 2 of his brothers play in Poland so he really wants me to learn. So now my spending limit has gone up to.. i'd say about $300. so anyone want to help me find a near 300 dollar one that would be a smart choice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 well i talked to my dad about playing and he turned out to be really supportive. Turns out 2 of his brothers play in Poland so he really wants me to learn. So now my spending limit has gone up to.. i'd say about $300. so anyone want to help me find a near 300 dollar one that would be a smart choice? Has your dad read all these suggestions?? Keep him in the loop if he's on your side, and maybe both of you can decide Thanks Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repth Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 yeah we spent a lot of quality time together so i think ive won him onto my side. i said we were going to look on saturday but id like to have a few suggestions ready. SO LET THE ACCORDION HUNTING BEGIN! that Hohner Panther looks really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 (edited) yeah we spent a lot of quality time together so i think ive won him onto my side. i said we were going to look on saturday but id like to have a few suggestions ready. SO LET THE ACCORDION HUNTING BEGIN! that Hohner Panther looks really nice. Good job let us know how you make out, and maybe you'll make google #1. Oops forgot near where? maybe a nearby suggestion. Look on the left side of the page to see why. I live in PA USA; Stephen lives in Ireland, and the members of this net live between Australia go East all the way around the world to Japan. It's a big diverse population here to suggest a closer store, other than: http://www.buttonbox.com/newba.html#but6 Good people to deal with, and I would trust their opinion. I have in the past and have not been disappointed. Be sure to follow Jeff's and Stephen's suggestion. I'm unfamiliar with those instruments. Go here and you'll see what I mean about worldwide. http://www.frappr.com/concertinaplayers Thanks Leo Edited October 8, 2006 by Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 ... now my spending limit has gone up to.. i'd say about $300. so anyone want to help me find a near 300 dollar one that would be a smart choice? In that case you should probably aim for the Hohner Panther as Jeff has suggested, but I doubt if you'll get one for as little as $300, unless you can find a used one. The typical discounted price seems to be around $380 (full price $500), though $330 + $20 shipping is sometimes available on eBay. Well, at least the Portuguese call them "concertinas"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nalzalk Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 up in houston area i saw a panther going for 320 or 350 at a pawn shop. i run across horner 3 row accoridian quite offen but i guess that beacuse there so much tex-mex polka going on. you should give a quick look at all local music store and you find someting you like. i think i may been person leo was talking about who working on punk on the concertina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nalzalk Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 ohh.. yea, i ask a friend my who a metal specialist (dj) if he know any band that used a accordian for you. i try get back to you as soon as possible beacuse im guessing it been done and than you have idea of what to shoot for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repth Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 oh, i live out in Illinois in the USA. I'm guessing that a store or a tutor would be out in chicago, seeing as how Carpentersville is out in the middle of nowhere. So nalzalk does punk and accordion mix well? I'l keep an eye out on all the local thrift shops. and maybe il ask my dad to ask my uncles if they have any spares from poland! << cool smiley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Besser Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 So nalzalk does punk and accordion mix well? http://thosedarnaccordions.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repth Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 hahaha thats awsome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 (edited) does punk and accordion mix well? << cool smiley. You could type punk in the search box an probably find a couple; but does this satisfy in the mean time? Remember these/we are concertina fanatics. http://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php...c=3869&st=0 http://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php...amp;#entry10520 http://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php...=punk&st=25 Thanks Leo <also a cool smiley Edited October 8, 2006 by Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repth Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 haha tahts awsome stuff. one day i will be in some punk band playing the accordion. wait and see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nalzalk Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 (edited) well my friend are looking into metal for you. actually one my friend sending me a album of accordian player playing dead kennendy album fresh fruit rotting veg. but for punk you got couple of bands that you accordian, floggingy molly, dropkick murphy, munity, mischeif brew, pouges,guingol, bread and roses, and mutiny. also it not punk but it they rock They Might Be Giant i think you could mix it well with metal either accordian or concertina. if you look hard. you may find a younger player who can give you some lesson for what you want to play beacuse accordian player are in high demand for folkpunk. concertina are less popular for punk excepth when the accordian player pull out a concertina for one or two song. if you play from your heart. there noting but pure joy that will come out of your finger tips. peace out Edited October 9, 2006 by nalzalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nalzalk Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 (edited) i just remember about a movement in polka mixing it with rock and punk. i used to listen to back when i was 14/15. if you want a really good punk polka band try the shanes. i know there a little movement in this types music from ago. i enjoy them. links hardpolka.de myspace account http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fusea...iendID=53130533 Edited October 9, 2006 by nalzalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nalzalk Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 metal folk, yea this was one band that my metal friend told me to check out. http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fusea...iendid=92502553 one of their video off you tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlknUe9K3WM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repth Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 hey those bands sound good. The music video was crazy. My future band members say that wel do a practice next week or something and i told them how much of a noob i am and that i cant read sheet and i'm not gettinga good accordion till like 2 months but they dont care lol.. anyone know the dimensions of the Hohner Panther? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nalzalk Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 well i found this. Includes Hohner 12X Accordion Hardshell Case This larger hard-shell black carrying case is lined with plush burgundy material with a gold Hohner logo printed on exterior. Inside Dimensions: 15" high by 14" wide by 8.5" deep it a case made for a panther so you can yous your inmagination to know it size. i play around with one a couple day ago it not to large and bulky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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