Hi
I saw a Saltarelle Clifden on ebay. Some people really like these accordions, some say they are junk. Anyone have opinions about what PA's are best for Irish?
Best piano accordion for Irish
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If I were picking a PA for Irish music, I'd go for a 64-bass two-reed box, swing tuned. Nothing too big or heavy. But that's just my taste.
Can you speak further about why Saltarelle PAs would be considered junk? I know there have been some quality control issues on their button boxes in the past, but all the ones I've played have been wonderful instruments. Shrug?
Can you speak further about why Saltarelle PAs would be considered junk? I know there have been some quality control issues on their button boxes in the past, but all the ones I've played have been wonderful instruments. Shrug?
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I have read a disparaging comment somewhere about the Clifden. However a friend of mine who has taken up piano box fairly recently (very accomplished musician on other instruments incl. piano), has a fairly basic Hohner PA. He tried a Clifden in a store and liked it very much. One of the specific things he mentioned was that the sound of basses was relatively light, which he felt was much better for trad-music purposes.
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thanks
Hey thanks for the remarks.
I read an online review of the saltarelle and it was very negative. It's nice to hear the good reviews.
I have a good 40 bass with a light bass side which I like - and the 48 weltmeister stella I have has basses that are TOO LOUD.
The hohner 40 bass I have is tuned strangely - like a442 or something...plus it won't play well in some keys - no minor b for example...anyway...any more thoughts?
margaret
I read an online review of the saltarelle and it was very negative. It's nice to hear the good reviews.
I have a good 40 bass with a light bass side which I like - and the 48 weltmeister stella I have has basses that are TOO LOUD.
The hohner 40 bass I have is tuned strangely - like a442 or something...plus it won't play well in some keys - no minor b for example...anyway...any more thoughts?
margaret
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thanks
Hey thanks for the remarks.
I read an online review of the saltarelle and it was very negative. It's nice to hear the good reviews.
I have a good 40 bass with a light bass side which I like - and the 48 weltmeister stella I have has basses that are TOO LOUD.
The hohner 40 bass I have is tuned strangely - like a442 or something...plus it won't play well in some keys - no minor b for example...anyway...any more thoughts?
margaret
I read an online review of the saltarelle and it was very negative. It's nice to hear the good reviews.
I have a good 40 bass with a light bass side which I like - and the 48 weltmeister stella I have has basses that are TOO LOUD.
The hohner 40 bass I have is tuned strangely - like a442 or something...plus it won't play well in some keys - no minor b for example...anyway...any more thoughts?
margaret