Hi Dave,I'm very happy with it. I think the reeds are very responsive, they have that explosive feeling that I like. I got it for exactly the same reason that I wanted I lighter instrument. I was having some join pain and my other accordion was making it difficult for me to practice more than 30 minutes. With the AM-950 I can definitely play longer. One thing to keep in mind though is the size of the accordion. For me, it's getting on the smaller size if you sit to play it. Somethings, I struggle a little keeping it on my lap correctly. I fixed adjusting the straps but it took me some trial and error. I'm 5'11' as a reference. If you are taller that might be a challenge.
Hi Alberto - Thanks for your reply, and sorry that I missed it until now - I need to turn on notifications.
Now that you’ve had it for a while, are you still happy with it? What do you think of the bluestar reeds? I’m looking for a lighter instrument, and it seems like the 3/4 reed configuration would allow a center of gravity that is closer to your body making it less heavy to play. Have you found that to be the case?
Hi Dave, that's super cool. I believe @Alberto Rivas just picked up a new Petosa 950. And I think he loves it. I am not familiar with the Bugari Model. I know one of the dealers for Bugari in the northeast is Emilio Accordion, you might want to call him and see if he has any used inventory.
Three favorite places to look for used accordions:
SearchTempest.com (you can search all of the craigslists in the US at once, this can be really useful)
Hi Dave, I'm very happy with it. I think the reeds are very responsive, they have that explosive feeling that I like. I got it for exactly the same reason that I wanted I lighter instrument. I was having some join pain and my other accordion was making it difficult for me to practice more than 30 minutes. With the AM-950 I can definitely play longer. One thing to keep in mind though is the size of the accordion. For me, it's getting on the smaller size if you sit to play it. Somethings, I struggle a little keeping it on my lap correctly. I fixed adjusting the straps but it took me some trial and error. I'm 5'11' as a reference. If you are taller that might be a challenge.
Yeah, I got the AM950 and love it.
Hi Dave, that's super cool. I believe @Alberto Rivas just picked up a new Petosa 950. And I think he loves it. I am not familiar with the Bugari Model. I know one of the dealers for Bugari in the northeast is Emilio Accordion, you might want to call him and see if he has any used inventory.
Three favorite places to look for used accordions:
SearchTempest.com (you can search all of the craigslists in the US at once, this can be really useful)
Facebook Marketplace
Reverb.com often has accordions for sale