However, these proved so expensive and labor intensive to manufacture that production ceased in 1938.Īround this period, the accordion also became extremely popular as an ensemble instrument, with many accordion orchestras springing up across Europe and North America. Some of the most striking and unique accordions from this era were the range of beautifully decorated curved keyboard accordions, which were introduced in 1932.
These latest models, the Imperial, Student, Tango and Verdi were built and sold in huge numbers alongside the well established high end accordions such as the 5055, 5555, and of course the range topping Morino. With Hohner’s workforce almost doubled after the acquisition of the Koch factory, production increased significantly, and a new range of more affordable instruments were launched. Accordions however, were becoming increasingly popular throughout Europe and in fact this decade was to become the heyday of the accordion. In the early 1930’s, the harmonica market was hit very hard by the great depression, with many factories being forced to close. The following year, Hohner bought out Koch, another manufacturer of harmonicas and accordions and Hohner’s largest German competitor, who were also based in Trossingen.
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The instruments from this period were renowned for a rich tone and a light action and thus became the make of choice for many professional players. With the high quality accordions designed by Morino, the popularity of Hohner’s products, and likewise sales, began to increase.
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Although initially hired on a freelance basis, Venanzio introduced numerous technical innovations to the range such as the Casotto chamber and free bass converter mechanism, and was soon put in charge of the design department with the range topping Hohner Morino model bearing his name. However, in 1928, the then company director, Ernst Hohner, in a bid to increase accordion production to it’s pre war levels, brought the experienced Italian accordion designer Venanzio Morino over to Trossingen from Geneva where he had been living at the time. After the war, accordion production resumed, but was on a much smaller scale than before, and was mainly just a sideline to Hohner’s once again booming harmonica business. However, with the outbreak of war in 1914, many of Hohner’s workers left, which combined with the scarcity of metal and the lack of exports to newly hostile countries, slowed down accordion production considerably, forcing the factories to refocus more on their traditional product of harmonicas, which were cheaper and easier to produce. In the years leading up to the First World War, the factory went from strength to strength, with production increasing yet again to cope with the demand. In 1903, shortly after the death of Matthias Hohner senior, the Hohner factory began to produce a small number of accordions alongside their harmonicas, and in 1912 opened a separate factory to cater to the demand for these increasingly popular instruments. In 1900, Matthias Hohner handed over control of the business to his five sons, Jakob, Matthias, Andreas, Hans and Will. The factory was initially a manufacturer of harmonicas, which it exported mainly to the USA, the UK, France and Russia.Īt its peak, the Hohner factory was the largest manufacturer of harmonicas in the world, and by the turn of the 20 th century, employed over 1,000 workers. The Hohner Company was founded in 1881 in the German town of Trossingen by Matthias Hohner. We can also order in any accordion or Melodion from the Hohner range that we don’t currently have in stock. A great value that offers both attractive sound and design at an easily affordable price, the Barcelona 3-Row Button Accordion makes for a wonderful gift.New and Used Hohner Piano Accordions for SaleĪt The Accordion Shop, we always have a large range of new and used Hohner piano accordions for sale.
The accordion measures 13 inches long, 12 inches wide, and 7.5 inches high. In addition, it comes with a deluxe hardshell carrying case with lock and key, so you can ensure that your instrument stays in mint condition.
The entry-level accordion comes in a variety of colors-black, white, blue, gray, red, green, and tricolor (red, white, green) - all of them beautifully designed, especially for such an economically priced instrument. Barcelona 3-Row Button Accordion with Hardshell Case - Black Brand : BarcelonaĮquipped with 31 treble buttons and 12 bass/chord buttons, the Barcelona 3-Row Button Accordion is ideal for the beginning or intermediate musician in search of a great value.
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