Customer Reviews

Chris 8 bass mini Accordion

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Although the carrying case is not very practical (it's a cardboard box, to be frank), this is a great little instrument that is good not only for kids, but for adults who are begginers at the accordion. It was good for me to have such a small model to begin with, so that that way I could get used to the feel of the accordion without being overwhelmed by all the buttons. I've since progressed to a full-sized accordion, but this instrument made it a very smooth transition.

Can't say enough about my Chris Accordion. Another quality product from this outfit. Comes highly recommended!

I recently bought this toy accordion.
The bellows do indeed creak like an old boat
and it is difficult to play songs on the limited sized keyboard,
but it is fully functioning and a lot of fun to play around with.
Besides the creaking, the accordion puts out great sound quality.

I don't expect this accordion to be a shining example of the highest quality instrument, but I'm disappointed in the "Chris" accordion.
What exactly is this brand "Chris"? I just bought a Chris mini accordion like this, and it was exactly the same as the no name accordion I just tossed in the garbage because the bellows creaked loudly, like an old ship rocking, and it never got better, and then the keys started sticking for no reason.
It had the same exact carrying case and chinese instructions.
I was so excited to get a new one only to find that it creaks as well. However, it cost double. So I'm really wondering if "Chris" is just a name stamped on to give it a "brand".
I'm thinking seriously of returning this one except it puts me in a tight spot as I don't have the time to wait for another to be sent to replace it, especially with the odds being low of _that_ one working correctly.

PS. I originally had one given to me by a friend that was pretty much the same looking(could that have been from the same manufacturer as well?), except it said Child Prodigy on top and it did _not_ creak. So I know that this creaking isn't normal.