This was not one of the club accordions but deserves a mention as this is where the Modell 1 came from. Club Accordion Models The 2815 or 1600 or 2915 or Weiner or pokerwork or whatever. These may have fallen out of favour with some but some of them are of a quality that rivals anything produced today. The Ouverture is a very refined four or five voice machine with the depth of sound normally found in a high end piano accordion. In the hands of a good musician playing the music it was built for there is nothing like it. In contrast the Modell X is an out and out Club machine with a sound all of its own. The modell 1 and Erika are more akin to a high quality 2 1/2 row and as such make great conversions. Whilst all Clubs they all have their own strengths and quirks. Instrumental in the establishment of the club craze they produced some fantastic boxes through the mid twentieth century. Hohner did not invent the Club layout and other makers produced Clubs as far back as the early 20s but Hohner ran with the concept and produced tens of thousands of accordions in this format. The club system is cevered on our Club page here. From the humble Erika with it’s beautiful tone through to the Ouvertures and Model X which are of top quality to rival any modern box. I have come across many Hohner club accordions over the years and have come to appreciate the quality of them.
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