Accordions

Accordions in the United States: diatonic, piano and chromatic models

In the United States a beginner accordion is listed at about $340 to $750, a mid-range model at about $900 to $2,500, and a compact professional instrument at about $3,900 to $9,800. Smaller children's accordions can be found from about $55. These are approximate prices from sellers' websites, November 2026, and the keyboard type decides most of the difference.

What changes the price

Keyboard type, the number of bass buttons and the switch system drive most of the difference. Listings show labels such as EAD, FBE and three-switch, and you should ask which one the instrument uses, because it changes what you can play. Check the size in inches as well, and whether the instrument is sold with its case. Two accordions of the same size can differ by several hundred dollars.

Warranty and what to check

Warranty terms are set by each maker and differ widely. One seller's policy gives one year on new accordions and six months on used ones. Another covers mechanical defects for three months and excludes the tuning of the reeds. Check whether the warranty covers tuning, because many policies do not. Ask the seller to show the bellows, the keys and the reed blocks before you pay.

Season and delivery

Winter runs from December to February, so an accordion needed for a January lesson or a concert should be ordered in November. Accordions are heavy and bulky, so ask for the weight in pounds and the case size in inches before you choose a delivery option. Confirm whether delivery to New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston or Phoenix is included in the price.

What to write in your request

State the type (diatonic, piano or chromatic), the number of keys and bass buttons, the size in inches, and whether you need a case. Add the brand and model if you know them, the condition you accept, and your budget. Name the delivery city too. A clear request brings offers you can compare on the same instrument.

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