The accordion straps from Italcinte have been selling well. Lots of people have been in getting a bargain.  I've sold out of some of them but I have a new delivery coming that should be here in the next few weeks.
MusicTech have released their new model of Digital Accordion the Dual Link.  It has loads of features and is hand made in Italy so it plays and feels exactly like a high quality Italian accordion. Which is very important.
There are Piano, four row and five row Chromatic versions and an infinite choice of colours. It has 2 sound banks, one with General Midi sounds and another with over 150 different sounds, of which 40 are accordions. 100 programmable performances, USB ports for the loading of Mp3 and midi files and another USB device port to connect to your PC.
The Dual link also features an LCD display panel which makes it much easier to control the many features with the touch of a finger. The registers (or couplers) are also programmable and can be used to change sounds while playing as you wood the reeds on a traditional accordion.
I can't wait to get my hands on one of these babys. I played one in the Mucitech factory last year. It was amazing. It's the best digital accordion I have ever played

Well we thought it was getting warmer yesterday with a temperature of 16c in Aberdeen and a lovely sunny day. Today winter has arrived. It seems spring was on a Monday this year. Somewhat cruelly just after the kids had the Easter Holidays when it was the worst weather and coldest period for March and April since records began in 1850, or something.
    Not to worry. If you need to splurge on that accordion you have been dreaming about, don't fight it, just get it now.
We now accept Mastercard, Visa and Maestro payments over the phone, or by email. Making everything a lot easier for you the customer and assuring you of the best standards in security for your purchases.

We have in stock now some of the best straps you will find anywhere for the accordion. My personal favourite by Italcinte is the 304a, extra wide, extra padded and with a back strap included.  I'm selling them at the best price you will find anywhere and they are in the eBay shop at just £45 including delivery. If you don't have an Ebay account you can call me or email me with your order.  These are the comfiest straps I ever used and they are a must for your playing to improve!
Soft cases also available. I have in stock at the moment sizes for a 120, 96/80, 48 or diatonic.  Any other sizes can also be ordered pretty quickly. Email me or check the Ebay shop.
Don't confuse these Straps and cases with others you see on Ebay that are cheaper. These are well worth the small difference in price. The quality is superiore!

The sale promotion on the Vignoni Ravel range of accordions will end on Friday at noon.... So get in soon.

Accordion Lessons in Aberdeen.
SCAT in Aberdeen will be running an accordion class starting next month. Subject to a to class size of at least 7 pupils attending. Guess who is teaching the class.?.... 'Tis me.  I am happy to tell you that I will once again be taking the class after an absence of over 11 years from teaching for SCAT (due to geographical reasons)  and I am very much looking forward to it.  The class is earmarked I think to be held on a Wednesday night for 6 weeks starting 24th April. 7pm till 9pm with a break for tea or coffee at 8pm.

This is the SCAT website http://www.scottishculture.org/index/classes , They'll have the info up there shortly or you can contact them for the details if you want to learn the piano accordion.
    I look forward to meeting some new friends and fellow accordionists. Who may need to buy a new Vignoni! :-)

Well well. It's been a busy day and my eyes are straining to bide open. I've been at the computer all day and It has been a very nice day outside in Aberdeen. Though I missed it. We all wondered what that orange ball in the sky was. It's been a while since we've seen it.
 I have been working out some new prices for accordions and microphones. I hope there is something there to tempt you!
I'd like to make you happy.

The plan for the next few days - I intend to make a demo video of a Ravel 2 shortly and post it up. It's a fantastic wee box.
When I first played it I couldn't stop smiling. I immediately described it as '72 basses of instant happiness.' It was the first thing that came to my mind. My face was sore from smiling. Both myself and my accordion pal Billy couldn't stop ourselves from grinning.
The great thing of course with a small accordion is you can get on an airplane with it. It's measurements pass the hand luggage dimensions on budget airlines. It fit's inside the cage no problem. Great if you need to travel on a plane with an accordion. Like this guy does. http://www.onemanceilidhband.co.uk With only 3 voices it's very light. It's great for a traddy tune.
It has a really nice finish too. Smoked Effect. You can see a picture of it on the website.http://www.vignoniaccordions.co.uk
It has Q-Link midi and MusicTech MT-06N microphones installed in it.

I better get some beauty sleep if I'm up for a video tomorrow…probably need some practice too.