Hohner Corona II Xtreme Diatonic Accordion
- Keys of F/Bb/Eb, diatonic push-button layout
- 34 treble buttons, 12 bass buttons
- 19.2 pounds, ambidextrous hand orientation
- Bass wood body, lacquered pearl dark blue finish
- Case included, upgraded straps and gig bag also described
- 2-year warranty
Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A pro-grade diatonic for Norteño and Tex-Mex players who want quiet fingerboard action and a durable build. The key set is fixed, so players needing other keys or a chromatic layout should look elsewhere.
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ASIN: B0BNQXY59HCategory: Accordions
Overview
Playing Norteño, polka and Latin folk lines is what Hohner shaped the Corona series around, with push buttons on both the treble and bass sides. The Xtreme version adds noiseless fingerboard technology, pearloid buttons and a lacquered bass wood body built for professional use.
Working Tex-Mex players get a diatonic tuned to a common Norteño key set, with a quiet fingerboard that stays out of close microphones on stage. Hohner also lists European folk, Americana, rock and pop as suitable styles. Chromatic players face a different layout to learn, since the listing sets diatonics apart by their push buttons on both sides.
Who it's for
Stage players working Norteño, polka or Americana sets get a diatonic built for frequent professional use. Players coming from a chromatic accordion, or needing keys outside the F, Bb and Eb set, should look at another model.
Pros and cons
- Noiseless fingerboard for cleaner stage sound
- Pearloid buttons on treble and bass sides
- Upgraded straps and gig bag described
- Lacquered bass wood body
- Fixed to the F/Bb/Eb key set
- Reed configuration not listed
- Diatonic layout differs from chromatic accordions
- Listing mixes case and gig bag wording
Performance notes
Tone is set by the instrument's voicing, which Hohner describes as crisp and energetic, and by how the player works the buttons. The noiseless fingerboard cuts key clatter that a close microphone would otherwise capture. The bass wood body with metal and plastic parts determines the carried weight over a set.
Specifications
| Brand | Hohner |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 19.2 pounds |
| Item dimensions | 16.3 × 13 × 17.2 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Construction & materials | |
| Body Material | Bass Wood |
| Material | Metal, Plastic |
| Color | Pearl Dark Blue |
| Finish Type | Lacquered |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Case |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Keys | F/Bb/Eb |
| Bass buttons | 12 |
| Sound profile | Crisp And Energetic |
| Treble buttons | 34 |
Frequently asked questions
Can a chromatic accordion player switch to the Hohner Corona II Xtreme easily?
The Corona II Xtreme is a diatonic accordion with push buttons on both the treble and bass sides, so its layout differs from a chromatic instrument. Expect to learn a new arrangement of 34 treble and 12 bass buttons.
What music styles is the Hohner Corona II Xtreme made for?
Hohner designed the Corona series for Tex-Mex and Latin folk, and says it also suits European folk, Americana, rock and pop.
What comes with the Hohner Corona II Xtreme?
The specs list a case, and the description mentions upgraded straps and a gig bag. Confirm which carry option ships before relying on it for travel.
Is this Hohner Corona II Xtreme available in other keys?
This listing covers the F/Bb/Eb key set only. Other keys are not offered here.