The Hohner Panther and Compadre: The Entry Level Workhorse Accordions

With the recent rise in South American and Mexican music the diatonic accordion has gained popularity worldwide and often met with curiosity with a dash of mystery. Because the layout of the button accordion is unlike a piano accordion, the interest in learning how to play it has grown over the last couple of decades. Meet the Hohner Panther accordion; belonging to the Musica Tipica series of accordions, the Panther is solely aimed to attract beginners and students who are interested in learning the instrument without breaking the bank. 

With a 31-button layout the Panther is easy to pick up and play versus a more premium accordion that has 34. The Panther is also lightweight and durable which makes it an attractive option for professional musicians to use as a backup or main gigging accordion. The low price has thoroughly cemented the Panther as the best selling beginner accordion in the world. With a suave panther logo on the grill and body, sleek chrome grill contrasting the all black finish over the wooden body, its lowkey look can fit into any aesthetic that your band may have. 

Hohner Panther Features:

• 31 button lay out

• Lightweight

• Low price

• Standard reeds

• Straps included with included carton for storage

The Hohner Compadre is essentially a Panther with upgraded accessories. With the market demanding more versatility when it comes to choosing a key, the Compadre offers GCF, FEbBb, and EAD keys to conform to more regional music demands. While slightly more expensive, you get more color options, a different grill that is designed to shape the sound of the instrument, a gig bag, and adjustable bass hand strap. These accessories offer a more ergonomic and equally capable instrument over the Panther.