Would this trade in be a good move?

[Happy girl]

The lady at the shop from which I bought my 72bass Sonola last year has contacted me with the offer of a part exchange for a 92 bass Fantinini.
The Fantinini, she informs me is a better model than the Sinola with the advantage of more couplers.

I am extremely happy with my Sinola; it is perfect for me right now at this particular stage of learning, however, I have experienced the ‘problem’ of running out of notes occasionally so I am definitely not averse to the idea of a trade in.

So the question to my new friends on this forum is: Does anyone have knowledge of a Fantinini piano accordion & would you consider it to be a good move to trade in after only one year?

I have been assured the trade in price will not be exorbitant, but that is really the least of my concerns, I don’t want to start swapping & changing just for the sake of it thinking that maybe the grass is greener on the other side.

HELP!!!!

 

[JIM D.]

Is that Fantinini or Fantini Accordion ??

 

[george garside]

fantini are top quality Italian boxes and are highly thought of. I have never heard of fantanini but if that is correct it has the ring of being a Chinese box badged with an Italian sounding non descript name so I would avoid.

If you are happy with your present box I would think sticking with it is probably the best way to go as even the best trade in is not cheap and if it is there must be a reason???

george

 

[Happy girl]

I think it must be Fantini, I probably heard incorrectly over the ‘phone & spelt the whole thing wrongly. The lady definitely said it is an Italian model
With hindsight, & after all the excitement of this call out of the blue, I think you may be right George; it may be a better idea trade up to the ultimate 120 bass when I am actually ready to do so instead of a 96 bass at this moment just because an opportunity has presented itself.
I really appreciate input of all opinions I have an open mind. Thank you.

 

[george garside]

There is rarely any need to go up to 120 bass and such a move can indeed be negative for many people due to the bulk and weight which may redue playing pleasure. Indeed I can think of a number of professional players who have come down to 72 bass .in many ways quality is more important than size! - others may well disagree!

george

 

[donn]

I assume you'll be doing this in person, and at that point you'll know far better than we can guess. I'd take your accordion in, have a look at that Fantini and see how you like it. It's cool (I guess?) that you're on the preferred customer list there for notification when a good accordion comes in.

 

[george garside]

Are not all potential customers 'prefered' when a dealer is trying to sell a box, particularly in times of recession!

George ( in cynical mode)

 

[Glenn]

Just go and have a listen. Enjoy yourself, it's on their time. They invited you.

 

[Happy girl]

Oh George, whatever do you mean?

Well, the ‘problem,’ if it ever was one, has now solved itself on its own accord, which is a very good thing considering I am not too keen on owning a Fan n I accordion – (even if it is in the privacy of my own home) - whatever will the neighbours think!!!

The lady from the shop telephoned to say that they didn’t take on the Fantini because it isn't in the condition they had been promised or expected.

I am hugely happy with this outcome; the Fan n I may be lacking in warmth but it is defiantly not deficient of the same from members of this site.

 

[Reedwarbler]

If you are ever offered a Fantini Accordion in the future, I can warmly recommend them as I used to own/play one.

My letters never fell off....nor did the Accordion's

 

[Soulsaver]

Allodi branded accordions are currently made by Fantini, I believe.... Anyanka.

 

[Anyanka]

Yes, that's true. Emilio Allodi has his accordions made by Fantini, but to his specifications - and they're different. As I said, it's quite personal; I'm not disputing the quality of the make, but just wanted to point out that it's vital to play & hear & feel an accordion for yourself. Nobody else can tell you what exactly you're going to like.

 

[george garside]

, but just wanted to point out that it's vital to play & hear & feel an accordion for yourself. Nobody else can tell you what exactly you're going to like.

and that is the single most important piece of advice that can be given to anyone thinking of changing or buying a box.

If you are not that keen on the sound it makes or if it feels uncomfortable you will never really like it! you won't enjoy playing it! it will be a waste of money! it may finish up on top of the wardrobe! etc etc

george

 

[Bill V]

It's academic now the deal is off,my experience is if you can go and listen or play it. Fantini's I have heard are very much a Scottish sounding that is a bright musette,Allodi's made by Fantini have a mellower sound both are exellent accordions.