Thanks Daniel. I'm a Sax/Clarinet player and beginner accordion player. Have accordion players in a couple of my bands and love the instrument!

Will enjoy following all info and happenings through this site.

All the best, Pam

Thanks, Mr. Kott.  Thanks for letting me join the group here.  I guess accordion is one of those things on my bucket list that I have decided now would be a good time to tackle.  I am particularly interested in the Roland V-Accordions - look like a bunch of fun, lots of different sounds, settings, etc. - I don't think I would ever get bored with it.  Do you happen to know anyone out in my neck of the woods that plays accordion that would be willing to give me a few in person pointers?  I know I live deep in the heart of "oom pah pah" country (I lumped it all together in a category - no offense to anyone) so I'm quite certain there is someone out here.

I am quite sure I will have some questions as I go along.  But first, I must get an accordion.  Back to my research and decision making....  I plan to visit Heritage Arts tomorrow and have my first real look at an accordion.  I'm very excited!

Thanks! I generally can't make weekend events because of work. However, I generally take a vacation day for the Squeeze-Off we are holding this weekend, Sat the 21st. We really would like some folks on the Net to come by. There are usually players from Dallas area, Houston area and several from Central Tx ... however, Austin accordionists never seem to want to come north on I-35. That said, there will be food, jams, accordions for sale and a Roland rep there with some of the newest reedless offerings ... AND, it's all free!!! Try make it or tell some of your friends about it.

Ray

Thank you Daniel for your comment.  I am new to playing an accordion and while browsing I came across your very interesting site.

I'm living in Ireland (Co. Clare) where accordion playing is quite popular, however, mostly if not all are of the diatonic type, whereas, my interest is in the piano accordion and Jimmy Shand being my favourite style.

My accordion is an old but in mint condition Cintioli 120 Bass which was especially made for the Italian Olympics of 1960.  I had planned to sell it on eBay and buy a smaller accordion but as Christmas in approaching I am going to hang on to it and save the pennies until later.

Cheers for now and thank you for the welcome

Ger

My name is Jeannie Adkins and I became a member today.  The reason is that I have a Hohner MPER AL II M Accordion, that I have researched for days and cannot fine any history or value on this accordion. I have spoken to collectors, distributors and it has led me to Texas Accordion Net.  The accordion was label just as I indicated.  MPER AL II M.  It seems that the i's were left off (not taken off) the spelling for Imperial.  I have photos that show the details very well.  It is in excellent condition and it has its own case.  I have found the Imperial III M and it is identical to the Hohner MPER AL II M.  I think that it may have been especially made for someone as one of a kind, because it is so differently label from any of the Hohner accordions.  It dates back to early 1930's or late 1920's.  I have included some photos for your review and I have others but I cannot get them to upload properly.  Please, I would very much appreciate any assistance and or information that you can share with me.Hohner%20Accordion%20Photo%205.docxHohner%20Accordion%20Photo%204.docxHohner%20Accordion%20Photo%203.docxHohner%20Accordion%20Photo%202.docxHohner%20Accordion%20Photo%201.docx 

Thanks David i appreciate the message..I took my 1st   lesson today on a old 25 key-2button row kids accordion that i had forever.when i played the teacher accordion it just blew me away it sounded so good. Would like to buy a better one,but i am puzzled on which to get it in.Looking forward to learning from this you all.