Marc is THE best accordion builder living. that's only my opinion though. I have a 2005 model ACADIAN, and the volume with no mic is incredible. Wilson is a great guy. I had questions about the Pointe Noir accordion and the late Mr. Ervin Dick Richard, the Pointe Noir's builder, and Wilson was gracious enough to answer all of my questions. Marc has been building since 1960. It doesn't get much better than that.