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Re: I got one for you.

That accordion, if it comes with the crawfish. shoulder strap, case, etc.. brand new now goes for $US 2,300. I bought one identical to that one in 2001 for $US 1,800. With the de-valuing of the american dollar in the past few years, Jr. has raised his price $ 500, as have many of the other box makers. If this box is in pristine shape, $ 1,400 is a steal. I would consider it myself, simply as an investment.

JL

hope it comes in hands of devoted player

Very beautiful, DP

I really hope it comes in hands of someone who deserves it, if you understand what I mean

Gus

Re: Je comprends

Je comprends

Re: A work of art needs to do heard

Yes, Thank you.
I completely understand what you mean.

It may be a beautiful piece of woodworking, but it needs to be played.

Like a work of art, it creates little joy if stored in a vault where it cannot be seen!

DP

Re: I got one for you.

That does indeed look like a fine accordion, but just to let you know, based on the photo, the wood is maple not rosewood.
Steve

Re: Maple

I guess your accessment to conclude it to be Maple is by the grain? vs the idea that it could be Belize Rosewood?

Re: Wood grain

My first thought was that it was maple from the grain. (but I am not a wood expert at all) I do not in any way want to misrepresent this accordion.

The friend for which I am selling it swears it is rosewood, and the unstained parts do have a deeper color than maple I have seen.

I asked him to find the original recept, but he is not sure he can find it. I contacted Jr Martin about it, and Jr. can't verify the wood type from his records either. (well, it was 10 years ago)

I know a local guy that runs a fine woodshop.
I will see if I can bring it to him and solve the mystery.

DP

Aaaaaaaahyieeeeeeeeee I bought it

Thanks for everyones advice on getting my first Cajun Accordion. I must be living right. Even when I went to the barns to attend to a couple of the horses this morning everything went smooth, can't wait to play that Beautiful accordion for them.......they'll either love it or stampede away!!

Re: Aaaaaaaahyieeeeeeeeee I bought it

Wow, that one didn't last long. I'm a little jealous. Good luck with it, and I'm sure the horses'll like it just fine
Steve

Re: Aaaaaaaahyieeeeeeeeee I bought it

You got a great deal and by the way...dana is an
honest and upright guy.

Mark

Re: Aaaaaaaahyieeeeeeeeee I bought it

Bodhi, congrats on a buying a beautiful accordion....you will NOT regret paying $1400 for it...last year i found a pristine martin on ebay and thats what i paid for it..same exact accordion as yours except mine has the clear curley maple finish instead of the red stain.....i certain that yours is curley maple also.

Thanks

Steve, Mark, Chad,

I appreciate the good words. I'm sure I'll be around the fourm ask I dive into this new venture.



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