Hohner’s New Diatonic Accordions

We got a hot tip that Hohner will be introducing some new diatonic accordion models at the NAMM show in Anaheim starting January 18. But thanks to our accordion spies, we have a sneak peek for you today! Check out these three new Hohner models:

Corona II Supreme

To celebrate Hohner’s 150 year anniversary in 2007, a special edition model of the Corona II will be unveiled at the NAMM show. The Corona II Supreme will include upgraded materials, smoother keyboard action, and an improved look and accessories based on the Corona II Classic. Since it’s a special edition, it will have a limited production run.

Hohner Corona II Supreme (white)

Hohner Corona II Supreme (black)

Compadre

A new addition to Hohner’s economy line, the Compadre is a 2-voice, 3-row diatonic model with features similar to the Panther. It has a few new design features, as well as new color and key options.

Hohner Compadre (red)

Hohner Compadre (black)

Hohner Compadre (orange)

El Rey de Vallenato

Another new economy model, El Rey de Vallenato is a 3-voice, 3-row diatonic accordion with the same design as the Compadre, but with Vallenato tuning.

Hohner Rey de Vallenato (yellow)

Hohner Rey de Vallenato (violet)

Prototypes of each model, as well as further details, will be available at the NAMM show this week. Hohner anticipates that these models will be availble to the public starting in April. So start saving up for your shiny new Hohner now!

34 Comments:

  1. Wow… this limited edition is of the hook. Though, what will the price be for one of these?

  2. Felipe, someone on the Reyes Forum said they talked to a Hohner rep and the rep said the Corona II Supreme’s estimated price is $2,095.00. I don’t know if that’s 100% reliable info, though; we’ll probably know more after the NAMM Show is over.

  3. White, Blue, Green

    Green Day-Glo

    Clear (to see the innards)

  4. WHAT WILL THE HOHNER CORONA II SUPREME COST ON YOUR WEBSITE AND WILL YOU BE ABLE TO GET IT IN RED GCF SOL ? THANKS JOE IN CHICAGO

  5. Jose, we don’t sell any accordions on our website — we just talk about them. I’d recommend checking with a local accordion dealer in Chicago. (If you need help finding one, try asking at the Chicago Accordion Club).

  6. hey i was wondering if ya’ll don’t sell bellows like the ones in the supreme corona II accordion. And do the new accordions “El Rey Del Vallenato” sound like acorona III?

    Thanks,
    Hector

  7. Hector, we don’t sell any accordions or accordion parts (bellows included); in fact, we don’t sell anything.

    I haven’t played the new “El Rey de Vallenato” yet, but you might want to ask around on the Reyes Accordions forum — I’m sure someone there has.

  8. HAS ANYONE HEARD OF THE HOHNER CORONA SUPREME ARRIVING IN THE USA YET? THERE IS A DEMO-VIDEO ON REYES ACCORDIANS IF ANYONE WANTS TO HEAR IT THEY SOUND PRETTY GOOD , BUT HOW THEY COMPARE TO A GABBANELLI/ DINO BAFFETTI , OR EVEN A WELTMEISTER REMAINS TO BE SEEN . THE MARKET IS PRETTY TIGHT DOWN IN TEXAS / CALIFORNIA , I JUST LUVZ ME SOME TEJANO CONJUNTO MUSIC ,DOWN IN TEXAS , THEY EVEN CAME OUT WITH A GAVILAN ACCORDIAN , MADE OF LEATHER AND WOOD I BELIEVE , WELL THANKS FOR BEING JOE

  9. hey how could i buy the 1 hohner supreme accordion. i have a hohner classic 11 accordion but i want a supreme accordion.

  10. Juan, try your local accordion dealer or somewhere online like Reyes Accordions or Karlito’s Way.

  11. Hey there! I wonder whether the “Rey de Vallenato” might be a good beginner’s accordeon. I want to start playing vallenato soon — but don’t have any accordeon experience at all so far. Would you recommend this one or a less fancy one to begin with? I appreciate your opinion,
    Fabian

  12. Good question, Fabian. I’ve heard good things about the “Rey de Vallenato” but I’ve never heard one in person. I also know that it’s more expensive than a Panther or Compadre so, if you’re just starting out, you may want to start with one of the cheaper models and then work your way up.

    For a first-hand view, I’d recommend asking over on the Reyes Accordion forums. I’m sure the folks there can give you more information.

  13. Hey I just stumbled into your website. I love Tejano/Conjunto button accordion music and I have a Hohner Corona 11 classic. I am always looking for quality instructional videos to learn in my own time. I have two videos already but would like more. I have searched the web for many hours but I am very cautious as to the quality and user friendly of the videos. I read that Hohner is coming out with new style accordions, GREAT. However I do reccomend that for someone who is starting to learn the accordion to start off with a Hohner Panther like I did. They are super quality and affordable. Shop around on the net and you will find a great price. Look at “Music Friend” website or “Reyes Accordions”

    Paul Castor

  14. hey ,paul i just got my accordian instructional dvd from fye music , it has instructions step by step from the master of hohners flaco jimenez and tim alexander , dvd title TEX MEX ACCORDIAN , ALSO BAD AS ACCORDIANS ON THE REYES WEBSITE HAS SOME , AND E MAIL CONJUNTO LOS POCHOS IN CALIFAS ABOUT SOME INSTRUCTIONS ON THE WEB ,

  15. HOLA. QUISIERA SABER CUANTO CUESTA UN CORONA II SUMPREME HOHNER . ( HOW MUCH CORONA SUPREME ? ) THANKS!!

  16. Hello… I’m big fan od Flaco Jimenez and his sound…
    Can you tell me, what model and tune Flaco plays? Tnx, greetings from Croatia…

  17. Mauro, I usuallly see him playing a Hohner Corona II. I’m not sure of the tuning, though. I think it’s G/C/F.

  18. Tnx a lot, Chris… ;)

  19. Chris, just one thing: Flaco plays 2 voices Corona 2 model?

  20. Reyes is already featuring the new line of Hohner button accordions that will be shown at NAMM.

    http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/gilbert27/vpost?id=2371138

  21. WELL I FINALLY GOT MY HOHNER CORONA SUPREME THRU SAM ASH IN CHICAGO BUT I RECEIVED A SOFT SHELL CANVAS BAG AND SOFT CANVAS SHOULDER STRAPS , I KNOW I READ THAT PART OF THE UPGRADE VERSION WAS A HARD SHELL GIG BAG AND LEATHER STRAPS THAT WERE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE HOHNER CORONA SUPREME, DID ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS PROBLEM ? I HAVE CONTACTED HOHNER USA BUT I STILL SEE THE SAME ADS THAT INCLUDE THE HARDSHELL CASE AND LEATHER STRAPS . COULD YOU HAVE SOMEONE CHECK ON THIS ? THANKS JOSE

  22. Mauro: Sorry, but I’m not sure.

    David: Thanks for the link!

    Jose: I’m not sure what comes standard with that model. Someone at Sam Ash or Hohner should be able to help you, though.

  23. I’m looking for a Hohner Corona III FBE… can you show me any available?… contact me at my e mail address

  24. hello i have a question in colombian money what is the price of Corona II Supreme

  25. Hallo diatonic accordeon fans….I hear you only talking about honner…Try this site wwwcasadasconcertinas than look at Organola models i have been playing dino baffetti and many other excellent instruments…but no one compares in melodie and big punch as Organola they sell them in north Portugal and the cost is about 1800 Euros… regards to you all and keep on trainig or playing

  26. Hey Joe in Chicago, (Or anyone that can help me with my search) I am familiar with the Badassaccordion site from California. I have contacted the the person who sells the instructional DVD’s. However I am trying to contact another guy in California that goes by “ELCESAR” to buy some from him. I know he is on YOU TUBE but I was wondering if you or anyone may have heard of him and may have a contact phone number or email.

    Thanks,
    Paul
    Puro Conjunto Carnal

  27. HEY PAUL EL CESAR IS ALSO ON THE REYES WEB SITE , ALSO TRY THE PURO CONJUNTO WEBSITE THEY ARE PRETTY GOOD PEOPLE AND WILL HELP YOU .

  28. DOES ANY ONE KNOW WHERE I CAN GET A GATOR ACCORDIAN CASE GWACC1514-INNER DIMENSIONS 15X14X8.5 COLOR BROWN W GOLD TRIM I KNOW IT WAS DISCONTINUED BY GATOR WHY I DONT KNOW IT LOOKS GOOD AND IT DOES LOOK TRADITIONAL AND SORT OF ANTIQUE AND IT WAS MADE OF WOOD SO IF ANY ACCORDION DEALER HAS ONE PLEASE LET ME KNOW OK JOE EL DONNENO

  29. DOES ANY ONE KNOW WHERE I CAN GET A BELCAT KEYBOARD /PA AMP MODEL KA25CR RED I SEEN IT ON EBAY BUT I DONT HAVE AN ACCOUNT WITH EBAY ,CAN ANYONE TELL ME ANYTHING ABOUT BELCAT MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ,DO THEY IMPORT TO TH USA,I CAN’T FIND A DEALER HERE IN CHICAGO PLEASE HELP

  30. Hola quisiera saber cuales son las diferencias de un corona 3 y un rey vallenato aparte de la apariencia ya que eston pensando en comprar uno pronto pero no me decido

  31. VETE A FORO DE REYES ACCORDIAN .COM Y ELLOS TE EXPLICAN LAS DIFERENTE TONOS DE HOHNER ACORDEONES

  32. estoy buscando comprar una corona 3 (hohner) (g/c/f) o el 5 letras aunque sea uados me urgen si saben quien quiera venderlas avisenme !!!!!!!!

  33. mi e-mail es Tonymolina@live.com compro los acordeones corona 3

  34. I like very much the demonstration of the accordion I just get the vallenato
    what I am looking for is book how to play with number
    I don’t know how to reed music
    any place where I could look
    thank you

    George Lessard