This Vintage Hohner Accordian is in amazing condition. It is absolutely stunning, and looks almost new! Only the leather is showing wear, but it is still complete and intact, and there is a very tiny bit of rubbing where the instrument has rested in its case, and the rest looks incredible! This has been a one-owner instrument, and obviously very lovingly cared for. The color is a cream color, both the instrument case and the keys. There is extensive use of rhinestones spelling out the name HOHNER and used as highlights as shown in the pictures. I couldn't pick it up with the camera but there are also some pale blue rhinestones in the decorative border.
The bellows are intact and in quite good condition. I found no cracks or chips to the rest of the instrument, and the beautiful "cloth" covering the sound openings is a gold colored very finely woven mesh, with no noticable tears or damage. The keyboard has 41 keys and there are 120 chord buttons. I tried to show in picture #8 and 12 the lever on the edge of the keyboard - I am told that is for changing the sounds, and also the metal plate above the bass buttons to do the same thing for them.
The case is complete, with no holes or splits. The hinges are even in good working order, though they do have a small bit of oxidation on them. Both latches work and seem secure, and the padded leather carrying handle is in good condition. The inside of the case is covered in purple velvet, including a padded cover cloth in excellent condition. The outside of the case has some scuff marks on it, but again, no tears. It could, however, stand to be cleaned well with a damp cloth, or a cleaner that won't hurt the leather covering (I think it's leather!).
I tried to play this but alas, I am not an accordian player! It made wonderful sound, but I don't know enough to make it play right! It is a wonderful looking instrument made by the premier accordian maker, for playing or even the collector. You won't be disappointed with this instrument!
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