I Think one look at that picture answers the question posed by J. HELIN as to WHY LOUISIANA BOXES ARE BETTER. LA boxes are better because of the people who build them and tune them. they are master accordion builders from louisiana and there will never be builders like them again. Louisiana cajun accordions, IT'S ALL GOOD!

Yes, thank you for the picture! I never met Charlie in person, but I love my Bb box that he made for me. He also did some nice upgrades on my HA-114, such as a real bass box, and nicer straps and hardware.

-David

Mr Ortego built me an accordion in 1975.
I still have it. It is in the key of A. It works nicely still.