Tim, you should not feel guilty about having a top quality instrument. I have been down this road a few times and believe me, when you go from a mid range to a top range instrument, you quickly realize what a joy it is to play. And yes it does make a difference in how you play. With a top quality instrument, playing is less work and more pleasure. You will learn to play in time one song at a time. Follow Big Nick's videos and you will pick it up quickly. I learned to play Cajun music when I lived in So Cal. I'm back in Massachusetts where I'm originally from and I still enjoy playing Cajun music. I'm playing a black Gabbanelli Cajun King with Tip a Mano reeds in C. It does a nice job. So enjoy your top quality instrument, you deserve it, and keep squeezin'.
It's a beauty Tim and it sounds good I suppose.
Congrats!!
We all know the feeling, that we all had with our first LA-made Cajun Acoordion. Don't matter which brand it was.
Mark, the crawfish appear to be stencil-painted on. There's also a crawfish embossed under the MARTIN name.
My wife is upset that I pushed her over and brought my accordion to bed with me. Maybe if she looked as good as this accordion.... :)
My musical world changed when I finally bought a Martin in C - and again when I bought one in D. I'm told I can't afford one in Bb!!
You'll love it and congratulations
robin