Is the Bravo II 48 good for beginners?

Yes. The Bravo II 48 is Hohner's dedicated entry accordion — light, compact and forgiving, with a full 26-key piano keyboard you can grow into. It's built to be learned on, not outgrown in a month.

Is the Bravo II 48 hard to learn?

No harder than starting any instrument — and the piano keyboard makes the right hand familiar from day one, especially if you've played piano. The left-hand bass buttons take practice, but 48 is a manageable number to learn on. There's a free fingering chart on this page to get you started.

Does the Bravo II 48 come with a case and straps?

Yes — it ships ready to play. A padded gig bag and standard shoulder straps are included, so there's nothing else to buy to get started.

What music can you play on the Bravo II 48?

It's a versatile piano accordion, not tied to one style. Two voices and two tone colours shift the sound between bright and rounder — enough range for classical, folk, pop, rock and jazz.

How heavy is the Bravo II 48?

It weighs 4.9 kg — one of the lightest full accordions — and stands 31 cm tall. That's why it suits younger players and anyone with a smaller frame: you can hold and balance it properly without the strain that puts beginners off early.

What's the difference between the Bravo II 48, Bravo II 60 and Bravo III 72?

The number is the bass-button count. The Bravo II 48 is the most compact and lightest — the best starting point. The Bravo II 60 and Bravo III 72 add low-end (bass) range and size for players who already know they want more. Start at 48 unless you're sure you need the extra bass.

Hohner Bravo II 48 Bass Piano Accordion – White Pearl

Name: Hohner Bravo II 48 Bass Piano Accordion with Padded Gig Bag and Straps
Brand: Hohner
SKU: A16522
Price: 2545.79 AUD
Availability: InStock

Bravo II 48's FAQs

Yes. The Bravo II 48 is Hohner's dedicated entry accordion — light, compact and forgiving, with a full 26-key piano keyboard you can grow into. It's built to be learned on, not outgrown in a month.
No harder than starting any instrument — and the piano keyboard makes the right hand familiar from day one, especially if you've played piano. The left-hand bass buttons take practice, but 48 is a manageable number to learn on. There's a free fingering chart on this page to get you started.
Yes — it ships ready to play. A padded gig bag and standard shoulder straps are included, so there's nothing else to buy to get started.
It's a versatile piano accordion, not tied to one style. Two voices and two tone colours shift the sound between bright and rounder — enough range for classical, folk, pop, rock and jazz.
It weighs 4.9 kg — one of the lightest full accordions — and stands 31 cm tall. That's why it suits younger players and anyone with a smaller frame: you can hold and balance it properly without the strain that puts beginners off early.
The number is the bass-button count. The Bravo II 48 is the most compact and lightest — the best starting point. The Bravo II 60 and Bravo III 72 add low-end (bass) range and size for players who already know they want more. Start at 48 unless you're sure you need the extra bass.

Yes. The Bravo II 48 is Hohner's dedicated entry accordion — light, compact and forgiving, with a full 26-key piano keyboard you can grow into. It's built to be learned on, not outgrown in a month.
Yes — it ships ready to play. A padded gig bag and standard shoulder straps are included, so there's nothing else to buy to get started.
It weighs 4.9 kg — one of the lightest full accordions — and stands 31 cm tall. That's why it suits younger players and anyone with a smaller frame: you can hold and balance it properly without the strain that puts beginners off early.

No harder than starting any instrument — and the piano keyboard makes the right hand familiar from day one, especially if you've played piano. The left-hand bass buttons take practice, but 48 is a manageable number to learn on. There's a free fingering chart on this page to get you started.
It's a versatile piano accordion, not tied to one style. Two voices and two tone colours shift the sound between bright and rounder — enough range for classical, folk, pop, rock and jazz.
The number is the bass-button count. The Bravo II 48 is the most compact and lightest — the best starting point. The Bravo II 60 and Bravo III 72 add low-end (bass) range and size for players who already know they want more. Start at 48 unless you're sure you need the extra bass.

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Highlight differences	This itemHohnerBravo II 48 $2,545.79	HohnerBravo III 72 $3,595.00	Paolo SopraniPaolo Soprani 37/96 $9,375.00	Paolo SopraniPaolo Soprani 41/120 $13,550.00

Accordion comparison: specifications by model
Specification	Bravo II 48	Bravo III 72	Paolo Soprani 37/96	Paolo Soprani 41/120
Bass buttons	48	72		120
Tuning key
Treble voices	2	3
Reed quality	Standard	Standard
Case	Bag	Bag	Hardcase	Hardcase
Straps	Included	Included
Weight	4.9 kg	7.4 kg
Colours	Black, White Pearl, Red Pearl, Blue Pearl	Black, Red Pearl, Blue Pearl
Keyboard	Piano	Piano		Piano
System	Chromatic	Chromatic
Treble keys	26	34
Note range	B – C	G – E
Treble registers	2	5
Tone colours	2	5
Bass voices	4	4
Bass registers		2
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Hohner Bravo II 48 Bass Piano Accordion with Padded Gig Bag and Straps

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