Mark is right ... I do own a Cajun Classic (my favored accordion for several reasons).

It was built by Laten Miller of Lake Charles (no relation to Larry Miller) on a special commission for what I wanted about 5 years ago.

Just a bit about this thing, so as you know:

To me accordion buying (from builders) is like ... well, cracker jack prizes hovering down in the peanuts and carmelized crumbs at the end of the box... ya talk about it and discuss it.. and you being on one end during the building, begin to visualize / fantisize what that thing is gonna be like when it is all said and done (the anticipation of it all, ya see).
Well, that was me with that Cajun Classic. Laten is a particular type builder that aims to please... but more than that, before he would ever agree to craft a commissioned accordion, he wanted to be sure I was going to be somewhat respectful of such a prize (did not want to turn his craft loose to a twisted mad man, I suppose, HA)... He proceeded to give me a prize beyond my hopes. I call it my black and blonde C accordion (two tone) . The reeds are Antonelli's and it has since been re-tuned 5 cents wet with a bit of refined craftsmanship on the finger board for a smooth faster action (by Jude Moreau).

As I recall in conversation with Mr. Laten, he only builds a very short handfull each year ... a half dozen or less, and only by commission of someone seeking his brand, one at a time. He does not build on speculation. It was Jesse Lege' that originally put me in contact with Laten Miller.

It is the last accordion I would ever sell (it is that special to me) if I were to sell any at all... and I may, as I am unable to play much, due to some carple thing which I have not tended to.

I do not believe you can't go wrong with a Cajun Classic, if it is available. There are just not that many of this particular brand out there made by Mr. Laten, compared to the other builders. Hope that helps some.

Bon Chance ,
Nonc D

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