Deciding which accordion to buy (Hohner Tango, Hohner Verdi, Excelsior Accordiana 308)

[Rafael]

I'm a beginner accordionist. I currently have a Hohner Bravo II, but I find it limited in terms of bass and the number of keys. I've decided to sell it and buy a new accordion. These are the options I've looked at, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Excelsior Accordiana 308 ()
Hohner Tango IIM
Hohner Verdi II

Thank you!

 

[ColoRodney]

If the measurements given are correct, the Excelsior fits more keys into a shorter keyboard, so perhaps the key scale is smaller than standard. That said, Excelsior has a reputation for quality. Also, Italian and German instruments tend to have a different "wetness" to the musette sound (with the Italian being "drier"). If you like your Hohner, maybe stick with that brand.

I've found that Liberty Bellows answers emails, so you could ask them the strengths and weaknesses of the accordions you're looking at.