The Victoria Accordion Brand is one of the world’s best accordion brands. The quality of their product naturally makes them among the top choices for musicians. Their products are known for their beautiful velvety music.
Let’s take a look at the journey to fame of the Victoria Accordion brand and get to know some of their popular works.
Origin of the Victoria Accordion

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Victoria accordions trace their roots to 1919. Like many Italian accordions it was born in Castelfidardo, Italy, the home of accordion making.
It was a family brand put up by the Pichietti and Dari families. Dar-Pichietti was the first name of the company.
It was later changed to Victoria mainly because the first name was hard to read.
Even during their humble beginnings, the brand produced high-end products. As a result, business grew and so did the production. They exported to other countries.
How are Victoria accordions made?

Behind the great quality of the brand are artisans who spend months making a single accordion.
When it comes to how accordions are made, there are more than one thousand pieces that are crafted and put together by hand.
A Victoria accordion can take up to five months to make.
Is an old accordion worth anything?
Absolutely. These instruments are works of art. In good condition, they can cost a lot of money.
What are other good brands of accordion?

Aside from the Victoria brand, here are other brands that produce top-end accordions that people love.
D’Luca
D’luca is a large instrument manufacturer. They specialize in producing accordion accessories.
Weltmeister
Among the earlier accordion companies, Weltmeister specializes in all types.
Excalibur
This brand produces piano, button and electronic accordions.
Roland
Roland is a modern Japanese brand. Compared to the Germans, Italian and French, they are relatively new in the industry. They feature an electronic accordion.
Hohner
This is a German brand founded by Matthias Hohner in the 17th century. It produces chromatic and diatonic accordions among other instruments.
Is the accordion French or Italian?

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Although its widely used and produced in both countries, the accordion is neither French nor Italian.
The accordion was invented in Germany by C. Friedrich L. Buschmann. His invention was patented under the name Handoaline.
Victoria accordion

Here are some models and designs that are available this 2021. You can get these online or find them in music stores.
Black 817 Piano Accordion LMMH 41 120
It features forty-one treble keys and seven registers. On the bass side, it has 120 bass buttons and three registers.
Models like this offer a compact design and weigh 10 kilograms (22 pounds).
2916 – Black Super Piano LMMH 37 96
This model is light but can be used by professionals.
It features thirty-seven treble keys and eleven registers. On the bass side, it has 96 bass buttons and three registers.
It also uses 4/5 LMMH reeds.
A420VP Poeta
Care is taken to create its wood design. The wood used is seasoned for at least seven years making its acoustic properties top-notch.
It has 4/5 reeds and 120 bass buttons.
A430VPR Poeta 47 Ridotto
It is a cassotto model that has a small keyboard.
It is a cassotto that features 4/5 reeds, and 120 bass buttons.
Are old accordions worth anything?
Absolutely. These instruments are works of art. In good condition, they can cost a lot of money.
What is a good brand of accordion?

Aside from the Victoria brand, here are other brands that produce top-end products.
D’Luca
D’luca is a large manufacturer. They specialize in producing small accordions as well as accessories.
Excalibur
This brand produces piano, button, and electronic types.
Roland
Roland is a modern Japanese brand. Compared to the Germans, Italian and French, they are relatively new in the industry. They feature the electronic accordion.
Hohner
This is a German brand founded by Matthias Hohner in the 17th century. It produces chromatic and diatonic instruments.

My introduction to accordion music was by way of Zydeco and Tex-Mex music. Once I got my hands on my very own squeezebox, I was hooked. Let me tell you, playing the accordion is every bit as fun as listening to it. Thanks for joining me in my exploration of the awesome world of accordions and all its amazing versions!