Gilbert Reyes of Reyes Accordions recently shared some photos of the new diatonic accordions that Hohner will unveil at the NAMM Show later this month. These three new “Xtreme” models have 34 buttons (the standard Corona has 31) and include reed switches — three on the Tex-Mex Corona II Xtreme and five on the norteño and vallenato tuned Corona III Xtremes. They certainly seem designed to compete with Gabbanelli accordions, which have long been popular in the Conjunto/Tejano scene.
Hohner Corona II Xtreme
Hohner Corona II Xtreme
(same model as above, but in a color that gives me flashbacks)
Hohner Corona III N Xtreme
Hohner Corona III V Xtreme
Interestingly, Gilbert built his own 34-button Hohner a couple years ago by modifying an existing Hohner Corona II. I’m sure he played a role in Hohner’s decision to release these new models.
I haven’t seen any specifications or pricing information yet, but I’ll update this post as soon as I hear more (probably after the NAMM Show).
9 Comments:
the one with rainbows rules! :o)
by anna on January 2nd, 2008
I’ll be interested to hear what the response is to the new Hohners. I think it’s good that they have some new models. These days I’m playing both a vintage Corona II and a three voice Guerrini with 34 buttons. They’re so different from one another to play, and both boxes have their strength. I love the character of sound I can squeeze from the Guerrini. I still love the fast action on the Hohner though - I’ve modified the button board with some felt underneath.
by mister anchovy on January 3rd, 2008
Dear Mrs we did not hear nothing on prices
on the new corona iii v extreme and the sound
what they sound like? and went are they
coming on sale? we are waiting for news?
on the new hohner accordion let us know?
sincerely William Leblanc
by William Leblanc on February 9th, 2008
What is the price?
by jose on February 15th, 2008
William and Jose, check out this thread at the Reyes Accordions forums. Gilbert Reyes has been involved with Hohner on the design of these accordions and has been posting updates as information becomes available. No pricing yet, but it sounds like these new models may go into production sometime this summer.
by Chris on February 15th, 2008
when will they be on sale & what’s their price
by juanabundis on February 19th, 2008
UH ABOUT THE NEW HOHNERS FOR 2008 , I ALREADY HEARD WHAT THEY SOUND LIKE AND IN MY REALLY ,REALLY, HONEST OPINION THE HOHNER CORONA SUPREME IS A BETTER ACCORDIAN BOTH IN LOOKS AND MOST IMPORTANT SOUND , I KNOW , GROWING UP IN SOUTH TEXAS WHAT THE 60S AND 70S CORONAS SOUNDED LIKE . I HAVE ASKED ABOUT THE CONJUNTO STYLE TUNING IN THE CORONA SUPREMES BUT I HAVE GOTTEN NO ANSWERS ON THE TUNING , IT SOUNDS VERY CLOSE TO THE 60S AND 70S CORONA ll s , I TOOK A GAMBLE AND PLAYED IT BY EAR AND IT PAID OFF , SO TELL YOUR READERS NOT TO JUMP THE GUN THANKS JOE
by JOSE SIFUENTES on March 8th, 2008
What do the ext.lll with the 5 switch retail for ?
by Abel Casanova on May 27th, 2008
¿ Cuánto cuestan las acordeones de 34 botones y con registros?
by Miguel Corpus Santillán on July 16th, 2008