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NEW Frontini Black Dot BC diatonic accordion + soft case + Straps.
Estimated price for orientation: 595 $
Category: Accordions
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Description Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Type: Diatonic Number of Bass Keys: 8 MPN: Frontini 21K BC Brand: Frontini Number of Treble Keys: 21 EAN: Does not apply
A modern take on the now discontinued classic Hohner Black Dot.Comes with new gig bag and straps.(Keyboard can be worked on from front entry design. ) "I was pleased to buy one of the first Frontini Black Dots imported by Charlie Abel at Accordion Cloud”...writes prize-wining Scottish Melodeon player Sandy Mathers. “It's described as a "Black Dot for the 21st Century" and that's true. The now-discontinued Hohner Double-Ray “Black Dot” B/C Melodeon had few competitors and for many years it was a gateway instrument to the larger three row B/C/C# Accordions with Stradella Bass. The Classic Black Dot went through many iterations in almost 50 years of production. By the time assembly had been shifted to China and eventually stopped it was fair to say that it was dated. Classier instruments from Italy had certainly knocked it from its perch. These competittors were more sophisticated, better made and frankly, more comfortable to play. Hohner's business model didn't let it update the Black Dot in any meaningful way. Those of us who loved these old instruments will never cease to wonder at that. Back to the Frontini. If Hohner had updated the Black Dot to meet the requirements of modern players it would look something like the new Frontini. Comforts. Adjustable padded Bass Strap. A thumb groove in the fingerboard. All basic things that the old Black Dot lacked. Other conveniences like press stud locating bellows straps to stop them waving about and hooking themselves up again as was not unknown in the old Double-Rays. The 21 key two row treble side is well set up and playable from the factory. No need to take the finger board off to work on the treble mechanism's travel. The Czech-made two-voice reeds are not tuned as wet as the old Hohner reeds but any good fettler can fix that if that's your need. The rattling bass end that in many of the older instruments was practically unusable is now in a modern bass layout that actually reflects the keys that B/C instruments are played in. A stop to remove the Thirds in the Bass chords adds to the variety and there is no difficulty in finding appropriate Bass accompaniment in G, D or A, the keys this instrument will mostly be played in. It is not a stradella bass but then it doesn't weigh (or cost) as much either. For all its improvements, this is not a high-end instrument. It is a usable, workmanlike instrument which will give many hours of service. This is reflected in the price. Value for money it certainly is. Are there drawbacks? Yes. This is not a huge sounding instrument with a big resonance. It blends well with singers voices and has a sweet rather than a punchy sound. A session killer it is not. It is playable out of the box and is great value for the price being asked. In this it is like the old Double-Ray. That was a working class instrument, priced to sell. This is an accessible instrument price-wise as well. What's not to like? I love my Frontini and since I got it, the old Double-Ray has had a well-deserved retirement.” Sandy Mathers
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| Condition: | New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Type: | Diatonic |
| Number of Bass Keys: | 8 | MPN: | Frontini 21K BC |
| Brand: | Frontini | Number of Treble Keys: | 21 |
| EAN: | Does not apply |
A modern take on the now discontinued classic Hohner Black Dot.Comes with new gig bag and straps.(Keyboard can be worked on from front entry design. )
"I was pleased to buy one of the first Frontini Black Dots imported by Charlie Abel at Accordion Cloud”...writes prize-wining Scottish Melodeon player Sandy Mathers. “It's described as a "Black Dot for the 21st Century" and that's true. The now-discontinued Hohner Double-Ray “Black Dot” B/C Melodeon had few competitors and for many years it was a gateway instrument to the larger three row B/C/C# Accordions with Stradella Bass. The Classic Black Dot went through many iterations in almost 50 years of production. By the time assembly had been shifted to China and eventually stopped it was fair to say that it was dated. Classier instruments from Italy had certainly knocked it from its perch. These competittors were more sophisticated, better made and frankly, more comfortable to play. Hohner's business model didn't let it update the Black Dot in any meaningful way. Those of us who loved these old instruments will never cease to wonder at that. Back to the Frontini. If Hohner had updated the Black Dot to meet the requirements of modern players it would look something like the new Frontini. Comforts. Adjustable padded Bass Strap. A thumb groove in the fingerboard. All basic things that the old Black Dot lacked. Other conveniences like press stud locating bellows straps to stop them waving about and hooking themselves up again as was not unknown in the old Double-Rays. The 21 key two row treble side is well set up and playable from the factory. No need to take the finger board off to work on the treble mechanism's travel. The Czech-made two-voice reeds are not tuned as wet as the old Hohner reeds but any good fettler can fix that if that's your need. The rattling bass end that in many of the older instruments was practically unusable is now in a modern bass layout that actually reflects the keys that B/C instruments are played in. A stop to remove the Thirds in the Bass chords adds to the variety and there is no difficulty in finding appropriate Bass accompaniment in G, D or A, the keys this instrument will mostly be played in. It is not a stradella bass but then it doesn't weigh (or cost) as much either. For all its improvements, this is not a high-end instrument. It is a usable, workmanlike instrument which will give many hours of service. This is reflected in the price. Value for money it certainly is. Are there drawbacks? Yes. This is not a huge sounding instrument with a big resonance. It blends well with singers voices and has a sweet rather than a punchy sound. A session killer it is not. It is playable out of the box and is great value for the price being asked. In this it is like the old Double-Ray. That was a working class instrument, priced to sell. This is an accessible instrument price-wise as well. What's not to like? I love my Frontini and since I got it, the old Double-Ray has had a well-deserved retirement.” Sandy Mathers