In brief
- The Pigini Mythos is the most expensive accordion on our list, reported at about $40,000.
- A mint used Hohner Gola 454 was listed at €25,998 by German dealer Musik-Center.
- Hohner’s current Morino+ IV 120 starts at €8,760, well below the $17,000 often quoted.
- Handmade A Mano reeds, a cassotto and converter systems are the main reasons for high prices.
As of October 2026, the most expensive accordion on this list is the Pigini Mythos, a handmade Italian concert instrument reported at about $40,000. It is followed by the Hohner Gola, with a mint used example listed at €25,998, and the Weltmeister Supita at a reported $17,500.
The accordion was developed in Europe in the 19th century, and the instrument is still largely built by hand. Most student accordions cost a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. Professional and concert models cost far more because of handmade reeds, tone chambers and the hours of skilled work they need.
This updated list keeps the five models from our earlier version and checks each price against current dealer and maker listings where they are available. Where we could not find a current listing, we say so and give the most recent reported figure.
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| Rank | Accordion | Maker and country | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pigini Mythos | Pigini, Italy | About $40,000 | Reported, CEOWORLD 2023 |
| 2 | Hohner Gola | Hohner, Germany | €25,998 | Musik-Center listing |
| 3 | Weltmeister Supita | Weltmeister, Germany | About $17,500 | Reported, CEOWORLD 2023 |
| 4 | Hohner Morino IV | Hohner, Germany | From €8,760 | Hohner RRP |
| 5 | Castagnari Magic 30 | Castagnari, Italy | CHF 7,830 to 8,690 | Boullard listing |
1. Pigini Mythos: $40,000
Pigini is a family firm in Castelfidardo, the Italian town best known for accordion making. The company is run by Massimo Pigini as president, with Federico and Francesca Pigini in senior roles. On its own website, Pigini lists the Mythos among the models that have become international benchmarks.
The Mythos is a top-end concert instrument built for professional soloists and classical players. Its reported price of about $40,000 comes from a 2023 CEOWORLD ranking and our earlier article. Pigini does not publish retail prices, so the final cost depends on the dealer, the specification and the custom work ordered.
Instruments at this level are usually made to order. Buyers choose the keyboard system, the number of reed sets and the finish, and delivery can take several months.
2. Hohner Gola: €25,998
The Gola is the flagship of Hohner, the German maker based in Trossingen that was founded by Matthias Hohner in 1857. It is Hohner’s most expensive handmade accordion line and has been built in small numbers for decades.
German dealer Musik-Center listed a Gola 454 in mint used condition at €25,998. That example has 45 treble keys, four reed sets in the treble, high-grade A-Mano reeds, 120 bass buttons with a converter for single bass notes, and a tone chamber (cassotto). It weighs 15.3 kg and came with a Hohner trolley case.
The listing is now archived as sold. New Gola prices are set by Hohner dealers on request, and they are usually higher than the price of a used instrument.
3. Weltmeister Supita: $17,500
Weltmeister accordions are made in Klingenthal, in Saxony, Germany, a town with a long history of instrument making. The Supita is the brand’s top professional model and was reported at about $17,500 in the 2023 CEOWORLD ranking used in our earlier list.
The Supita III, as listed by the European retailer Muziker, has 41 piano keys, 120 bass buttons, four reed sets in the treble with 11 registers, and handmade reeds. It is finished in black and comes with a case and straps.
Muziker now lists the Supita III as no longer produced, so new examples are hard to find. We could not confirm a current retail price, and used prices vary with condition.
4. Hohner Morino IV: €8,760
The Morino is one of Hohner’s best-known professional lines and has long been used by orchestral and solo players. Our earlier list put it at $17,000, but Hohner’s current recommended retail price for the Morino+ IV 120 starts at €8,760.
According to Hohner, this model has 41 piano keys, 13 treble registers and a cassotto with two voices at 16 feet and 8 feet. It weighs 11.3 kg. UK retailer Thomann has listed a lightly used Morino IV 120 De Lux B-stock unit at £7,699.
Older Morino models from the 1950s to the 1980s are also popular with collectors. Their prices depend on condition and whether the reeds have been serviced.
5. Castagnari Magic 30: CHF 8,690
Castagnari is an Italian maker from Recanati, near Castelfidardo, known for diatonic and chromatic button accordions with solid wood bodies. The model listed as the Magic 30 in our earlier article is sold today as the Castagnari Magica.
Swiss dealer Boullard lists the Magica at CHF 7,830 and CHF 8,690. It has five rows, 72 treble buttons, 96 bass buttons, three treble voices with hand-tuned A Mano reeds, and a solid cherry wood body. It weighs 8.5 kg.
Our earlier list gave a price of $7,850. The current Swiss listing is higher, which reflects both price rises and the strong Swiss franc.
What makes an accordion expensive?
The biggest cost is the reeds. Hand-made reeds, often marked A Mano, are cut and tuned by hand and give a cleaner, more stable sound than machine-made reeds. A concert accordion can contain several hundred of them.
A tone chamber, or cassotto, also adds cost. It routes the sound of one or more reed sets through an internal chamber and gives a warmer tone. Converter systems, which let the player switch the left hand from chords to single notes, add more mechanical parts and more labour.
Brand, country of manufacture and the number of reed sets (voices) matter as well. Italian and German makers dominate the top end, and prices for a fully specified concert instrument can exceed those for many pianos. For comparison, see our list of the most expensive pianos in the world and the most expensive guitars.
How we ranked these accordions
We ranked the five accordions by the highest price we could find for each model in a dealer listing, a maker’s recommended retail price or a published report. Prices are given in the currency of the source, as exchange rates change often.
The Pigini Mythos and Weltmeister Supita figures come from a 2023 report and could not be confirmed against a current price list. Rare vintage or custom instruments sold privately may cost more than any model on this list.
Sources: Pigini, Musik-Center, Hohner, Boullard, CEOWORLD Magazine.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most expensive accordion in the world?
The Pigini Mythos, a handmade Italian concert accordion, is the most expensive model on our list at a reported price of about $40,000. Pigini does not publish retail prices, so the final cost depends on the dealer and the specification ordered. Private sales of rare vintage instruments may go higher.
How much does a Hohner Gola accordion cost?
German dealer Musik-Center listed a mint used Hohner Gola 454 with a 120 bass converter at €25,998. New Gola instruments are priced by Hohner dealers on request and usually cost more than used ones. The Gola is Hohner’s top handmade accordion line.
Why are professional accordions so expensive?
Professional accordions use hundreds of hand-made reeds, often marked A Mano, that are cut and tuned by hand. Many also have a tone chamber called a cassotto and a converter system for single bass notes. These parts need many hours of skilled labour, which pushes prices into five figures.
How much does a Hohner Morino cost in 2026?
Hohner lists a recommended retail price from €8,760 for the Morino+ IV 120, which has 41 piano keys, 13 treble registers and a two-voice cassotto. Used and B-stock examples sell for less, such as a Morino IV 120 De Lux listed by Thomann at £7,699.
Which countries make the best accordions?
Italy and Germany dominate the top end of accordion making. Castelfidardo and Recanati in Italy are home to makers such as Pigini and Castagnari, while Germany has Hohner in Trossingen and Weltmeister in Klingenthal. Most of the expensive models on this list come from these two countries.
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