Glasgow

Glasgow and the surrounding towns keep more accordions in regular working use than almost anywhere else in the country. Ceilidh bands, dance bands and function work all run on them, and that steady demand means players here usually know exactly what they want — and are quick to spot an instrument that will not do the job.

 

Instruments that earn their keep

If you are gigging every weekend, the things that matter are not the things that sell instruments in a showroom. Reliability, how the reeds hold their tuning under heavy use, how quickly a repair can be sorted, and whether you can still lift it at one in the morning. We would rather talk about those than the specification sheet.

 

Amplification and MIDI

Working players often want an internal microphone system rather than a stage mic — more consistent sound, freedom to move, and far better resistance to feedback at volume. We fit microphone systems and full or partial MIDI to any make and model, though we do need to see the instrument before we can quote.

 

Buying and selling at a distance

Ring us with your budget, the size you need and the sort of playing you do, and we will give you an honest recommendation, including what to avoid. We can send extra photographs or a short video of an instrument being played so you can hear the tuning first. Delivery is free to mainland UK addresses, and we buy accordions outright or in part exchange with courier collection arranged from Glasgow.