Not good news.....

[losthobos]

Legendary accordions shop in Lewisham to close after 50 years

The largest accordions specialist in England which is in Lewisham is set to close its doors permanently after 50 years of service.

www.newsshopper.co.uk

Unless you're Emilio of course...end of an era for a truly kind man ...

 

[Ventura]

so anyone in the region, if you have some mad money stashed,
send him a note
"Dear Emilio, i don't really need another accordion, but when you make
your final markdown, i could probably afford to buy one more so
let me know when to stop by one last time and see you.

best wishes for a long and comfortable retirement

 

[debra]

Legendary accordions shop in Lewisham to close after 50 years

The largest accordions specialist in England which is in Lewisham is set to close its doors permanently after 50 years of service.

www.newsshopper.co.uk

Unless you're Emilio of course...end of an era for a truly kind man ...

It is becoming harder to find good old craftsmen (or -women) who have a true heart for the accordion and can do repairs to a high standard (so as to sell used accordions brought back to good as new condition.
The old repairer who taught me the first things about accordion repair was willing to teach me everything, provided that I could promise that I too would pass on the knowledge and skills to a new apprentice. Sorry, but I just couldn't make that promise (without lying).

 

[Rosie C]

I did hear rumours of this on a Facebook folk group a few weeks ago. I've bought accordions in person from three of the well-known UK dealers and the Allodi showroom was the largest. So it's a big loss, both of a leading outlet and of Emilio's skills. But wishing him a long and happy retirement with plenty of time to play accordion, rather than fixing other peoples!

Outside Allodi on the hottest day of 2023, when I went up to buy my Concerto IIS:

 

[Walker]

To turn the key on the workshop door for the last time is not sad, but if the knowledge remains locked within...

...now that would be.

 

[losthobos]

London: Allodi accordions used by Status Quo and Pogues to close its shop

An Allodi accordion was also seen at the White House for Michelle Obama's birthday celebrations.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Dingo40]

"Everything I sell has a three-year guarantee.
"Those people that bought them in the last three years need to know that I’m still going be there to finish the job if needed."
...The end of an era!

 

[Giovanni]

Legendary accordions shop in Lewisham to close after 50 years

The largest accordions specialist in England which is in Lewisham is set to close its doors permanently after 50 years of service.

www.newsshopper.co.uk

Unless you're Emilio of course...end of an era for a truly kind man ...

Yes I received this news this morning it was featured in the Accordion Enthusiast's magazine The Accordion Post!
A well written article by Rob Howard (a fine Accordionist)