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Re: I'm looking to buy

You can get a brand new one for under $1800 from Elton Doucet.

Re: I'm looking to buy

I don't know squat about Elton Doucet's accordions. I have friends who have Martins and friends who have Arcadina's, so that's the direction I was thinking. What's your opinion on them?

Re: I'm looking to buy

Martins are great accordions, but since they sell for around $2,500-$3,000 new, it's very unlikely you'll find a used one for $1,800. "Arcadina" isn't a familiar brand - maybe you mean "Acadian" (Marc Savoy's brand), which are also great accordions -- and in the same price range as the Martins. So again, good luck finding one for $1,800.

You might want to check a thread I posted a couple months back on current prices for used accordions -- estimates there seemed reasonable. At the price point you're looking for, there seem to be a fair number of used Larry Miller boxes around (Bon Tee and Bon Cajun brands), and they have a good reputation.

Re: I'm looking to buy

I am definitely not an expert as I just began attempting to learn to play, but I got a lot of people suggesting Doucet's accordions when I was looking to buy. He's got a pretty **** good reputation around here and has been building for a long time.

Others will have more to say about his accordions. Hopefully they'll chime in.

Re: I'm looking to buy

get with mr, Elton doucet! he will make it all better. have one of his myself,great box , sounds great, plays better everytime I pick it up now. pound for pound for the money it's a great deal for a good LA. box with a good sound.just my two cents worth. good luck and welcome to the nation.

Re: I'm looking to buy

Ok. I'll give him a call today. And thanks for all the help and the welcome. I'll post a photo when I get it.
Happy New Year!

Jaz

Re: I'm looking to buy

John Doucet makes and sells parts to other accordion "makers" as well as building boxes himself.



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