Here at The Accordion Shop, we are pleased to announce that we have just taken a classic Hohner Gola into stock. This highly sought after, top quality accordion is widely regarded to be one of the finest accordions ever produced, and nowadays costs in excess of £31,000 to buy new.
The Hohner Gola is a full size accordion with 120 bass buttons and 41 treble keys, and features an extremely straight four voice double octave tuning, making it ideal for the classical and jazz styles of playing.
This world class accordion also boasts some of the finest hand made reeds ever produced, as well as a double cassotto chamber, which together help to create a unique rich sound, which somehow manages to be both bright and powerful and warm and mellow at the same time.
Our particular Hohner Gola is a relatively early model, having left the Hohner factory in the German town of Trossingen on the 21st of March 1960. This stunning accordion is currently undergoing a full internal and external restoration in our workshop, (including a full refurbish of the gold plating) which is being undertaken by a former Hohner workshop manager using only original Hohner parts.
This stunning example of this incredible accordion will shortly be coming into stock, following its extensive rebuild. Offers in excess of £12,500 are invited. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for further details on 01344 873717 or via email at sales@theaccordionshop.co.uk
Paul is a talented accordionist, composer and teacher. He was born in Bournemouth and studied piano and church organ. At 17 his father persuaded him to take up the accordion and form a ceilidh band. The Old Pull & Push .
In 1995, Belshazzar’s Feast were born after meeting in a field for a rehearsal with the now defunct Life of Reilly. BF are still on the loose with a busy performing schedule and twice yearly tours. Among their many highlights was a nomination for Best Duo at the BBC Folk Awards in 2010.
We look forward to your company.
In October our guest artists will be
David & Angie Lukins
David from Uxbridge in Middlesex is the son of the late Martin Lukins an accordionist who became a household name during the late 50’s and early 60’s appearing regularly on popular national BBC radio programmes such as “Workers Playtime” and “Mid-day Music hall”. David also appeared as a child star many times on television and radio along with his famous father & mother Dorothy also sister Sandra ,once appearing for a season as a family act in the famous “Moscow State Circus.” This should be a very good evening.
Tillingbourne Accordion Orchestra had a very successful day at Canbury Park Bandstand. It was a beautiful day by the river in Kingston. We had a wonderful audience and received many favourable comments
Accordion Orchestra Day
This takes place on the Sunday 29th October.
A workshop is held during the day for people who want to brush up on their accordion skills. In the evening there is a performance by participants. Family and friends can come along and listen to the concert. If you are interested in taking part you can leave details with us and more information can be sent to you at a later date. This is usually well attended so early booking is advisable. Contact Julie North 02085470515 or email: jnorth72@hotmail.com.
Stephen Best one of our members plays with a band called The Monteurs. They will be playing at Godalming Bandstand on 21st August at 3pm. Should be an enjoyable and relaxing afternoon.
Peter Le Geyt one of our members is again arranging a fourth trip to Castelfidardo Italy.
5 days (4 Nights) 16th -20th May 2017
This trip has been very well supported in the past and many people have been several times. Many have been have given excellent feedback.
I have sent more information in a separate attachment.
All enquiries or to secure a booking you can contact Peter on
0208 8977 6680 (day) or email: plg@plgmarketing.com
We are sad to have to say that our Sunningdale shop has been broken into and 40 accordions, our computers and accessories have been stolen.
Likely to have been carried out by an organised gang, they knew what instruments they wanted, taking mainly Italian accordions of high quality from makers, Cooperativa, Excelsior, Paolo Soprani, Scandalli. Etc.
Please see the full list below with links of individual details for each accordion.
We are pleased to say that we are still trading from both the Sunningdale and Rochdale shops, as we still have plenty of accordions in stock, although being stored off our premises until we add further security. So if you are looking to visit us, please contact us before hand so that we may bring to the shop the models of accordions you could be interested in.
Should you be offered any of the accordions listed, or are suspicious of any adverts you may see online etc, please contact our Sunningdale shop on 01344 873717
Paolo Soprani Professionale 96 Bass 37 Key (Black) – £4495 **Accordion stolen is identical to one in image but with 3 extra piano keys and slightly larger**
Paolo Soprani Super Paolo Double Cassotto 96 Bass 37 Key (Black) – £5495 **Accordion stolen is identical to one in image but with 3 extra piano keys and slightly larger**
Excelsior 940 120 Bass (Black) – £6995 **Accordion stolen looks very similar to one in image, but is a different model. The stolen instrument is slightly smaller and with less couplers/switches**
Please note that due to staff holidays, our Rochdale branch will be closed between the Sunday the 17th of July and Friday the 29th of July. Normal opening hours of 10.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Saturday excluding Tuesdays, will resume from Saturday the 30th of July.
In the meantime, please feel free to contact our Sunningdale shop, who are open seven days a week, with any queries or enquiries you may have. They can be reached by phone on 01344 873717 or via email at sales@theaccordionshop.co.uk
News from the Guildford Accordion club who are hosting Alan Young on the 19th of February.
GUILDFORD ACCORDION CLUB NEWSLETTER – JANUARY, 2016
Welcome to Guildford Accordion Club and the first meeting of 2016. Happy New Year to everyone. We have already booked some
superb guest artists for this year so lots of entertaining evenings in store.
A few dates for your diary….
February 7th….Top Jazz Accordionist Simone Zanchini at UKAAT Accordion Teachers workshop. Despite the title, this workshop is open to all accordionists. For further information see http://zzmusic.uk/news/top-jazz-accordionist-simone-zanchini- at-ukaat-workshop/
February 28th….Cambridge Accordion Club are organising another Accordion Orchestra Day with MD Nigel Pasby and Helen Newton. Cost for the day is £15 which includes refreshments in the breaks. To reserve a place email aod@cambridgeaccordionclub.co.uk or phone Susanna on 01487 711337.
And back in Ripley….
February 19th….Alan Young is coming all the way from the Isle of Wight to entertain us. A real treat so do not miss him.
March 25th….the club date is changed due to the hall being used for the Panto; Oh no its not – oh yes it is! So this is the fourth Friday instead of the third and it is also Good Friday but we will be here so make sure you are too.
April 15th…..we have the fabulous Gary Blair coming along to help us celebrate the club’s 26th Birthday. There should be a few surprises also
