Accordion & Harmonium Repair in Alexandria, VA
Repairs, sales, rentals, consignments & appraisals
Justin Paschalides provides accordion and harmonium assessment, repair and restoration services in Alexandria, Virginia, serving musicians and instrument owners throughout the Washington, DC area. After assessing an instrument, he can discuss repair options, reed tuning and parts availability; restoration depends on its condition and accessible components. He also helps with accordion appraisals, resale and consignment, and advises beginners choosing their first accordion. His experience performing Indian classical music on harmonium informs his familiarity with its construction and mechanisms. Contact Justin to arrange an instrument assessment.
$54 Assessment fee to look at any instrument. If we move forward on repairs, this assessment fee will go towards the first 30 minutes of labor repair.
$108 an hour labor for fixing.
Accordion Rentals
Accordion rentals in Alexandria start at $44 per month for beginner models. Students, performing musicians and venues can ask about compact student instruments and larger piano accordions. Availability changes, so confirm the model and current monthly rate before making plans. The current rental policy states that 50% of accrued rental fees may be applied toward purchasing an accordion from Justin's inventory. See accordion rental options and FAQs.
Accordion Resale, Consignment and Appraisal
Don’t know much about the instrument that just came into your possession? Justin can give you and idea of what it’s worth. For more expensive instruments, buyers are going to want to know very specific details of the accordion if they are going to spend thousands of dollars. They may want to know what it sounds like too and need someone to play it for them. If you let Justin sell your accordion for you, he can help inform buyers and ship the instrument safely to justify spending the money. He usually charges 33% commission fee. Browse currently listed used accordions for sale.
Rosetti • 32 Bass
For sale or rent
Buy: $900
Rent: $99/month
Type: Piano accordion • White pearl
Treble: 30 keys (18 white / 12 black), G–C • 3 registers
Bass: 32 buttons • 4 rows
Dimensions: 14.5 × 7.5 × 15 in
Weight: 13 lb; 21 lb with case
Features & condition:
Italian styling and pearlescent finish. Clarinet, tremolo, and master sounds. 18-fold bellows with sheepskin corners; custom grille, improved buttons, and slide-lever air valve. Adjustable hand strap and single strap hooks.
Includes:
Two padded leather shoulder straps, bellows straps, locking padded hard case with room for straps, and one free lesson.
I am a professional accordion repair technician. I have personally inspected and serviced this accordion, completing any needed repairs so it is fully functional as described.
P. Del Principe • 120 Bass
For sale or rent
Buy: $900
Rent: $99/month
Type: Piano accordion
Treble: 41 keys • 3 registers
Bass: 120 buttons • 1 register
Reeds: LMM
Features & condition:
Two palm register switches.
Includes:
Hard case, new shoulder straps, and one free lesson.
I am a professional accordion repair technician. I have personally inspected and serviced this accordion, completing any needed repairs so it is fully functional as described.
Compact Piano Accordion • 12 Bass
For sale or rent
Buy: $400
Rent: $44/month
Type: Piano accordion
Bass: 12 buttons
Features & condition:
One of the smallest accordion sizes available.
Includes:
Adult or child shoulder straps and one free lesson.
I am a professional accordion repair technician. I have personally inspected and serviced this accordion, completing any needed repairs so it is fully functional as described.
Galanti HFM-83 • 90 Bass
For sale or rent
Buy: $650
Rent: $72/month
Type: Piano accordion • Made in Italy
Treble: 41 keys (F–A) • 5 registers
Bass: 90 buttons • 2 registers
Reeds: 3 sets, LMM • Musette tuning
Keyboard: 18 in • Weight: 17.5 lb
Features & condition:
Lightweight, with a loud, clear sound and sweet musette tuning. White finish with light blue bellows.
Includes:
Original hard case and one free lesson.
I am a professional accordion repair technician. I have personally inspected and serviced this accordion, completing any needed repairs so it is fully functional as described.
Petosa Artist • 120 Bass
For sale or rent
Buy: $1,700
Rent: $187/month
Type: Piano accordion
Treble: 41 keys • 9 registers + master
Bass: 120 buttons • 3 registers
Reeds: 4/5 hand-finished sets • LMMH
Tuning: Dry • A = 441 Hz
Keyboard: 19¼ in (49 cm)
Weight: 23 lb (10.5 kg)
Includes:
Case, handshake warranty, and one free lesson.
I am a professional accordion repair technician. I have personally inspected and serviced this accordion, completing any needed repairs so it is fully functional as described.
Excelsior Symphony • 120 Bass
For sale or rent
Buy: $2,300
Rent: $253/month
Type: Piano accordion • Made in USA
Treble: 41 keys • 10 registers + master
Bass: 120 buttons • 7 registers
Reeds: 4/5 sets • LMMH
Keyboard: 19.25 in (49 cm)
Weight: 25 lb (11.5 kg)
Features & condition:
Palm register switch.
Includes:
Used straps, case, handshake warranty, and one free lesson.
I am a professional accordion repair technician. I have personally inspected and serviced this accordion, completing any needed repairs so it is fully functional as described.
Giulietti F 94 • 120 Bass
For sale or rent
Buy: $2,800
Rent: $308/month
Type: Piano accordion • Made in Italy
Treble: 41 keys • 9 registers + master
Bass: 120 buttons • 4 registers
Reeds: 4/5 sets • LMMH
Keyboard: 19.25 in (49 cm)
Weight: 24.5 lb (11 kg)
Features & condition:
Full-size keys, internal microphones, ¼-in electronic pickup, and palm register switch.
Includes:
Used straps, case, handshake warranty, and one free lesson.
I am a professional accordion repair technician. I have personally inspected and serviced this accordion, completing any needed repairs so it is fully functional as described.
Roland FR-1X • V-Accordion
Rental only
Rent: $220/month
Type: Digital piano accordion • Black
Treble: 26 keys
Weight: 15 lb
Dimensions: 24 × 22 × 15 in
Features & condition:
Built-in bass-reflex speakers (2 × 7 W); Standard and Free Bass modes; 16 accordion sets, 16 orchestral sounds, 4 Virtual Tone Wheel presets, and 8 user programs. USB supports WAV/MP3 playback, sound uploads, and data storage. 7-segment LED display and straightforward controls.
Stanelli Pixie 8 • 120 Bass
Rental only
Rent: $120/month
Type: Piano accordion • Made in Italy
Treble: 41 keys • 3 registers
Bass: 120 buttons • 2 registers
Reeds: 3/4 sets • LMM
Keyboard: 15.75 in (40 cm)
Weight: 16 lb (7.25 kg)
Features & condition:
Musette tuning and an ultra-compact keyboard in a small, powerful instrument.
Guerrini Super Nova • 96 Bass
Rental only
Rent: $400/month
Type: Piano accordion
Treble: 41 keys • 11 registers + master
Bass: 96 buttons • 3 registers
Reeds: 4/5 sets • LMMH
Keyboard: 17.75 in (45 cm)
Weight: 24.5 lb (11 kg)
Features & condition:
Tone chamber and ¼-in amplification pickup. Compact and lightweight.
Excelsior Symphony • 120 Bass
Rental only
Rent: $220/month
Type: Piano accordion • Made in USA
Treble: 41 keys • 10 registers + master
Bass: 120 buttons • 3 registers
Reeds: 4/5 sets • LMMH
Keyboard: 19.25 in (49 cm)
Weight: 25 lb (11.3 kg)
Features & condition:
Versatile full-size accordion with microphones.
Includes:
Premium straps and case.
Baldoni • 120 Bass
For sale or rent
Buy: $2,100
Rent: $231/month
Type: Piano accordion
Treble: 41 keys • 11 registers + master
Bass: 120 buttons • 5 registers
Reeds: 4/5 sets • LMMM
Keyboard: 18.5 in (37.25 cm)
Weight: 23 lb (10.4 kg)
Features & condition:
Working ⅛-in electronic pickup and palm register switch. The piccolo register has been replaced with Slovenian handmade musette reeds for a rich triple-musette sound.
Includes:
New premium straps (not pictured), case, handshake warranty, and one free lesson.
I am a professional accordion repair technician. I have personally inspected and serviced this accordion, completing any needed repairs so it is fully functional as described.
Carelli Devera • 120 Bass
For sale or rent
Buy: $700
Rent: $77/month
Type: Piano accordion • White
Treble: 41 keys • 4 registers
Bass: 120 buttons • 2 registers
Reeds: 3/4 sets • LMM
Keyboard: 17.25 in • Weight: 18 lb
Includes:
Straps, case, warranty, and one free lesson.
I am a professional accordion repair technician. I have personally inspected and serviced this accordion, completing any needed repairs so it is fully functional as described.
Weltmeister • 40 Bass
For sale or rent
Buy: $850
Rent: $94/month
Type: Piano accordion
Treble: 26 keys • 4 registers
Bass: 40 buttons
Reeds: LMM
Features & condition:
Lightweight and compact.
Includes:
Handshake warranty and one free lesson.
I am a professional accordion repair technician. I have personally inspected and serviced this accordion, completing any needed repairs so it is fully functional as described.
C Fidardo • 120 Bass
For sale or rent
Buy: $800
Rent: $88/month
Type: Piano accordion
Treble: 41 keys
Bass: 120 buttons
Reeds: LMM
Keyboard: 19.25 in
Weight: 9.2 lb
Features & condition:
Wet musette tuning and palm register switch.
Includes:
New shoulder straps, case, handshake warranty, and one free lesson.
I am a professional accordion repair technician. I have personally inspected and serviced this accordion, completing any needed repairs so it is fully functional as described.
Iorio Accorgan Symphonic • 120 Bass
For sale or rent
Buy: $1,000
Rent: $110/month
Type: Piano accordion
Treble: 41 keys • 8 registers
Bass: 120 buttons • 6 registers
Reeds: 3/4 sets • LMM
Keyboard: 19.25 in (49 cm)
Weight: 45 lb (20 kg)
Features & condition:
Custom microphone stand mounted on top. Condition: Pickups do not work; MIDI system is untested. Electronics can be removed on request to reduce weight to approximately 25 lb (11 kg).
Includes:
Used straps and case.
I am a professional accordion repair technician and have personally inspected and serviced this instrument. The acoustic accordion is fully functional; the electronics and their limitations are described in this listing.
Rauner Regent • 60 Bass
For sale or rent
Buy: $650
Rent: $72/month
Type: Piano accordion
Treble: 37 keys
Bass: 60 buttons
Reeds: MM
Keyboard: 17.5 in (44.5 cm)
Weight: 11 lb; case: 5 lb
Features & condition:
Lightweight and versatile.
Includes:
Used straps, case, and one free lesson.
I am a professional accordion repair technician. I have personally inspected and serviced this accordion, completing any needed repairs so it is fully functional as described.
Sartori Primo 33 • Piano Accordion
For sale or rent
Buy: $500
Rent: $55/month
Type: Piano accordion
Treble: 2 registers • LM reeds
Features & condition:
Condition: Chord buttons do not work and have been sealed off after repair proved unsuccessful. Both columns of single bass buttons and the keyboard function fully. Suitable for keyboard-focused playing with occasional bass notes; sealing the chord mechanism can reduce weight. All other functions work.
Includes:
One free lesson.
I am a professional accordion repair technician and have personally inspected and serviced this instrument. Its working functions and remaining limitations are described in this listing.
Black Piano Accordion • 12 Bass
For sale or rent
Buy: $400
Rent: $44/month
Type: Piano accordion • Black
Bass: 12 buttons
Includes:
Adult or child shoulder straps and one free lesson.
I am a professional accordion repair technician. I have personally inspected and serviced this accordion, completing any needed repairs so it is fully functional as described.
Crucianelli • 12 Bass
For sale or rent
Buy: $500
Rent: $44/month
Brand / model: Crucianelli
Type: Piano accordion
Treble: 25 keys • 0 registers
Bass: 12 buttons • 0 registers
Reeds: 2/3 sets • MM
Keyboard: 11.5 in (29.25 cm)
Weight: 8.5 lb (3.9 kg)
Features & condition:
Wet musette tuning.
Includes:
Used straps, case, and one free lesson.
I am a professional accordion repair technician. I have personally inspected and serviced this accordion, completing any needed repairs so it is fully functional as described.
Castiglione Polka King Special Model • 120 Bass
Rental only — not for sale
Rent: $330/month
Brand / model: Castiglione • Polka King — Special Model
Type: Full-size piano accordion • Black
Treble: 41 keys • 9 register switches
Bass: 120 buttons • 5 register switches
Reeds: 4 treble banks • LMMM (Low–Middle–Middle–Middle)
Treble registers:
Bassoon (BASS), Accordion (ACC), Bandoneon (BAND), Saxophone (SAX), Master (MAST), Musette (MUS), Violin (VIOL), Soprano (SOPR), and Clarinet (CLAR). Master selects all four treble reed banks (LMMM); Musette selects the three middle banks (MMM).
Electronic pickup:
Built-in stereo microphone/pickup system with separate treble and bass control sections and two knobs in each section. Stereo/Standard selector and On/Off switch. Exact pickup manufacturer and microphone capsule type are unverified.
Features & condition:
Black finish with an eagle-decorated grille, star medallions, and jewel-style accents.
Hohner Mignon I • 8 Bass
For sale or rent
Buy: $450
Rent: $50/month
Type: Miniature piano accordion • Red pearloid • Made in Germany
Treble: 17 keys • 0 registers
Bass: 8 buttons • 0 registers
Reeds: 1 treble set • M
Keyboard: approximately 7 in (18 cm)
Weight: approximately 2.5 lb
Features & condition:
I am a professional accordion repair technician. I have personally inspected and serviced this accordion, completing any needed repairs so it is fully functional as described. Ultra-compact vintage Hohner with age-appropriate cosmetic wear and patina. See actual photos.
Stradivari Petite • 120 Bass
For sale or rent
Buy: $600
Rent: $66/month
Type: Piano accordion • Cream / ivory pearloid
Treble: 41 piano keys • 2 registers
Bass: 120 black buttons • 2 registers
Features & condition:
Fully functional and professionally inspected by Justin Paschalides, a professional accordion refurbisher and repair technician. Silver wavy grille and patterned gray bellows. Age-related yellowing and light surface marks; used tan shoulder straps show wear. The dark hard case has scuffs, scratches, edge wear and aged hardware, with blue plush lining. See all 11 photographs of the actual instrument and case.
Includes:
Pictured used shoulder straps, pictured hard case, one free lesson, and my handshake warranty.
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I have personally serviced this accordion and completed any needed repairs so it is ready to play.
Royal Standard • 12 Bass
For sale or rent
Buy: $400
Rent: $44/month
Type: Piano accordion • Red pearloid / gold
Treble: 25 keys (15 white / 10 black) • 0 register switches
Bass: 12 buttons • 2 rows • 0 register switches
Reeds: 2 treble sets • MM • Wet / tremolo tuning
Features & condition:
Compact vintage piano accordion with a gold grille and gold/olive bellows. Visible cosmetic wear and age-related patina. The pictured leather shoulder straps show wear and fraying; please examine all six photos.
Includes:
Pictured used shoulder straps and one free lesson.
I am a professional accordion repair technician. I have personally inspected and serviced this accordion, completing any needed repairs so it is fully functional as described.