Crucianelli 12 bass button accordion.

[pow]

Anyone know about this accordion. I am a beginner and might have a chance to buy. Thanks.

 

[Dingo40]

Welcome, pow!
Is it like this one?
Aficionados of the 12-bass accordion (on YouTube) play some amazing music on these little accordions: check it out!)


There's several more on this site:

Here's something interesting: increasing the versatility of the instrument!

Finally:

 

[pow]

Yes, I have viewed all of the YouTube videos except the Queen tune. Thank very much

 

[Ventura]

wet blanket time

those guys didn't get to where they could do amazing stupid pet tricks
with 12 bass accordion ON a 12 bass accordion

pro players can make ANYTHING sound good, even one of those
things you blow through with 12 plastic keys

it is not fair for them to make you think YOU can play
like that simply by learning and practicing on a severely limiting instrument

nevertheless, you have a specific need and goal in mind and
seem to feel you can get there with a 12 bass, so cool,
go for it

just don't pay too much for one

i mean it is even possible they do those videos to create a demand
for 12 bass accordions and drive the prices up to their profit.. i mean there was
a link there to a $500 used 12 bass accordion.. that would be Sucker bait for sure

same as disinformation drove up prices on certain overweight bloated old 3 reed
OrganAccordion Doorstops

caveat emptor

 

[pow]

Thanks, I know experienced players can make almost anything sound good. I play guitar, so I know this. As a complete beginner I do not mind being limited to major chords. I also recently purchased a 78 year old Paolo Soprani. It has LOTS of buttons, but is a tad heavy and the straps broke. I like the idea of a "mini traveling" accordion to learn on. Later I can take on the Soprani. Thanks.

 

[Dingo40]

i mean it is even possible they do those videos to create a demand

You have a very suspicious mind, Ventura!

 

[Dingo40]

It has LOTS of buttons, but is a tad heavy and the straps broke.

Due to the strain of the excessive weight?

 

[Dingo40]

One of our members has a soft spot for these smaller accordions.
Perhaps he could share some of his experiences and conclusions regarding them?

 

[Dingo40]

Another Sophie Crafts' video (22/12 accordion)

 

[Squeezebox Of Delights]

As a complete beginner I do not mind being limited to major chords.

Just a suggestion: 12 bass boxes, like melodeons, have separate reeds for each button; rather than sharing them, like in a larger instrument. In the melodeon world, many people remove the thirds of their chord buttons to create a sort of neutral chord that works with either major or minor. If you end up getting the 12 bass, I'd recommend removing the thirds - you can do it quite simply by taping over certain holes in the reed block. It just means that you get some extra versatility, and you can play many, many more tunes! Realistically though, I'd recommend looking for a 24 or 32 bass if you want a mini travelling accordion. There are some great little instruments out there, obviously not the same as a full size box in functionality or quality, but easily as fun to play!