They are now pushing the Anacleto three row and will not allow the dealers to publish the MSRP !.. (except on e Bay if you want a real shock.. on sale for $3500-$6950.. that's the sale price)
"All Anacleto accordions are Made in Italy and feature handmade reeds. They were created by Hohner to fulfill a niche for high quality accordions for performing professional musicians. They come in a variety of colors and designs. Anacleto is the new choice for Nortena and Latin music. Includes 90 day factory warranty. "
$5000- $9000.. with a N IN E T Y D A Y (90) warranty..
Is this a joke ?
And they don't even make them themselves.
For that kind of money you can get a Castagnari a Gaillard,a Serafini, a Beltrami and scores of other quality boxes made by the name on the Accordeon..
The Anancletos are made in Castelfidardo where the rest of the Italian Accordeons are made.
I'll see if I can find out who the actual maker might be.
What they have done is given Gabbanelli USA a massive advantage for their poor quality, grossly over priced, more myth than box, and the worst customer service in the business.
I still have an admiration for the pre 1990s Hohners.. And possibly the Xtremes but this current production and marketing makes no sense given there are far better choices at less money.
The April 2011 Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week
