Hohner Verdi V CB - how old?

[Cheshire Chris]

I’ve just bought a Hohner Verdi V CB accordion in good condition and fully serviced, and it seems to my inexperienced ears to be a nice instrument. Does anyone know how old it’s likely to be? Is it in fact a decent accordion? Finally, what does the “CB“ stand for?

Thanks,
Chris

 

[Glug]

If you really want to know the age Hohner will look it up in their records for 30 euro and send you a certificate:

Vintage Accordions

Want to know how old your HOHNER accordion is, or what it is worth? We`ll probably be able to tell you!

www.hohner.de

I did this for a Lucia IV P just out of interest.

 

[knobby]

For age, have a look in the list here:

Hohner Accordion List

A list of most Hohner Accordions with year of manufacture, etc. (List changed to the 2010 version - thanks @Morne )

www.accordionists.info

 

[TomBR]

I'll be interested to know the answer!
An image search specifying "Verdi V CB" comes up with all black accordions with round ended coupler switches.
All the best with your new Hohner.
Tom

 

[Cheshire Chris]

For age, have a look in the list here:

Hohner Accordion List

A list of most Hohner Accordions with year of manufacture, etc. (List changed to the 2010 version - thanks @Morne )

www.accordionists.info

Thank you! The list shows that this model was made only in 1987, so that answers that!
I'd still be interested in opinions about whether or not it's a reasonable instrument.

Chris

 

[Cheshire Chris]

I'll be interested to know the answer!
An image search specifying "Verdi V CB" comes up with all black accordions with round ended coupler switches.
All the best with your new Hohner.
Tom

That's the one! This is my accordion:



Chris

 

[Tom]

Definitely a reasonable instrument Chris, those (relatively) older Verdis are well made and have good sound. However, like almost everyone, you will soon find yourself with an uncontrollable desire to upgrade to "something better! " ?

 

[ArtMustel]

That is a very nice accordion Chris, and it seems to be in very good condition. I googled it and found some videos where I appreciated a very wet, maybe extreme, musette. Congrats on your finding!

 

[Cheshire Chris]

That is a very nice accordion Chris, and it seems to be in very good condition. I googled it and found some videos where I appreciated a very wet, maybe extreme, musette. Congrats on your finding!

It didn't last long - it was just too heavy for me. I swapped it for a CBA which suits me a lot better.

Chris

 

[debra]

The Verdi V CB is just a Verdi V N with "Cassotto Bass" (hence the CB). What it really has is a "Winkelbaß" (lowest octave of the bass reeds is mounted at a 90 degree angle, so the sound of each reed goes through a "tube" before coming out of the accordion. It gives the lowest reeds a stronger sound. It is common in many accordions, often of a "deluxe" model. The Winkelbaß adds a little bit to the weight of the accordion but not much. I doubt many people would feel the difference between a Verdi V N and a Verdi V CB (but you might hear the difference).
My wife played a Verdi V N for maybe 20 years or so, and never considered it too heavy (whereas there are many other accordions she does consider too heavy).