: Ensure every key and button pops back up immediately after being pressed.
: Buying from a specialist is safer as they often refurbish and guarantee used stock.
: Best for finding absolute bargains, but riskier as they rarely come with guarantees. eBay UK : High volume of private sales. Reverb UK : Often features more "musician-owned" gear. buy cheap accordion uk
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: Close the bellows straps and try to pull the bellows apart without pressing any keys. If they open easily, there is an air leak. : Ensure every key and button pops back
: Play every single key and button on both the "push" and the "pull." If the note sounds different or "wheezes" in one direction, it's out of tune.
The Accordion Shop (Sunningdale/Rochdale): Offers used piano accordions starting from with guarantees of 1–5 years. Hobgoblin Music : A national chain stocking budget brands like (starting around £399 for 24-bass models). Squeezebox Marketplace : Known for the Kingfisher 30/60 eBay UK : High volume of private sales
: Older German-made Hohners are highly dependable and hold their value well. Weltmeister : Durable German-made accordions. Models like the Go to product viewer dialog for this item. or Go to product viewer dialog for this item. are often found second-hand for £250–£300 .