Rossini Accordions - Any good?

Subject: Rossini Accordions - Any good?
From: GUEST,Chris B (Born Again Scouser)
Date: 13 Jul 12 - 09:39 AM

I've just been looking for a B/C box for my daughter. I've seen a brand called 'Rossini' that seem very cheap - I think they may be Chinese? Anyone familiar with this make?

Subject: RE: Rossini Accordions - Any good?
From: treewind
Date: 13 Jul 12 - 12:27 PM

I've not heard of a genuine Italian maker of that name - it looks likely to be Chinese maker putting an Italian looking name on, common practice.
Of course the instrument may be good value at the pr
ice, but if it doesn't last long, don't be surprised!
Worth asking on melodeon.net..

Subject: RE: Rossini Accordions - Any good?
From: Bernard
Date: 13 Jul 12 - 12:38 PM

This website confirms they are Chinese (they have a Soprani look to them)...

Subject: RE: Rossini Accordions - Any good?
From: GUEST,Chris B (Born Again Scouser)
Date: 15 Jul 12 - 03:20 PM

Thanks for that, folks!

Subject: RE: Rossini Accordions - Any good?
From: GUEST,Auldtimer
Date: 15 Jul 12 - 04:01 PM

How are the bass buttons tuned? Two row B/C boxes have often strange tunings which seem at odds with the B and C rows when playing melodian style ( up and down the rows ) but can be more at home when playing accordion style. ( accross the rows ) I am speaking here as a failed melodian student. ( only manageing the first part of " Smiths a Gallant Fireman " and most of " The Clog Dance "

Subject: RE: Rossini Accordions - Any good?
From: Bernard
Date: 15 Jul 12 - 06:01 PM

"How are the bass buttons tuned?"

A hammer, a pickaxe, and a fortnight, usually!!

;o)

Subject: RE: Rossini Accordions - Any good?
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Aug 14 - 05:51 AM

Yes...listen to the barber of seville on rossini