Hohner Bravo III 80 Bass Piano Accordion

Not really — it's built for players past the beginner stage. 80 bass buttons and 7 registers give you more to manage than a 48-bass instrument, so it's better suited to someone who already plays. If you're just starting out, a 48-bass accordion is the easier place to begin.

Yes. It comes with a gig bag and standard shoulder straps, so you can start playing straight away.

It weighs 8.6 kg and measures 44 × 18.5 cm — noticeably heavier than a 72-bass accordion. If weight is a concern, ask us and we'll suggest a lighter option.

If you already play piano accordion, stepping up to 80 bass is mostly about the extra bass range and register options, not a new system to learn. The right-hand keyboard works exactly as you'd expect.

With 3 voices, 7 registers and 5 tone colours, it has real range — bright or full, depending on the register you choose. That versatility suits classical, folk, jazz and orchestral playing.

Bass registers are switches that change which bass reeds play, giving you different bass and chord sounds without changing your fingering. More registers means more ways to shape the sound as a piece calls for it — useful once you're playing beyond simple accompaniment. If you're still learning the basics, you probably won't miss them yet.