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Great cd, don’t expect it to sound like any of their other cds though! All of The USED’s cds have a slightly different style and sound, but all of them are masterpeices. I love this cd! Awesome band!


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If you are curious about accordions, and are interested in learning to play one, you might consider purchasing a used one. This is a great way to learn and you will save a great deal of money over buying a new one. If you aren’t sure you are going to like playing the accordion, it is best not to make a huge investment until you have made an informed decision.

You can find used accordions in a variety of locations. You might find one stored in the attic of your parents or grandparents. They can be found at antique stores, music stores, yard sales, and estate sales. Some accordion repair shops and dealerships also offer great deals on used accordions. Online auction sites including Ebay and Yahoo Auctions may have exactly what you are looking for.

While Used Accordians you will save money on a used accordion, there are some factors you should take into consideration before deciding on one to purchase. Make sure the accordion doesn’t have any air leaks, or it will have poor compression as you try to play it. If a used accordion is out of tune, it may still be worth the purchase. Tuning generally runs about $64 dollars. Find out if you can get it tuned locally or if you will have to ship it off somewhere. Then compare the cost of doing so with the cost of other used accordions that are already in tune.

The outside of an accordion generally ages gracefully, but take the time to investigate the inside of it. If it has been stored somewhere damp including a garage or basement, then the inside may be ruined. The inside of an accordion is composed of mainly leather and wax.

Most accordions can’t be stored in such an environment for more than a couple of years without the leather and wax being destroyed. Accordions that are stored properly can be found with the inside looking great even after 25 or 50 years. If the reeds have rust then you do not want to purchase the accordion.

A used accordion can be a great investment as long as you take the time to inspect it to ensure it is in good enough condition that you will be able to play it. If you aren’t able to physically see the accordion before making a purchase, make sure you ask the above questions. You should also try to get a money back guarantee from the seller in case the accordion does not end up being as described.

 

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  • 1 Golding

    The Used Rock. In Love In Death is one of my favorite CDs that I own and I own like a million CDs. I listen to this CD all the time and I never get sick of it. You should buy it. Every song on it is good.

    Favorite Songs:
    Take It Away
    I Caught Fire
    All That I’ve Got
    Cut Up Angels
    Light With A Sharpened Edge
    Sound Effects And Overdramatics
    This CD also has a bonus track (Under Pressure) The song is also very good because it has The Used and My Chemical Romance on it who are also very good. Buy thid CD.

  • 2 Jones

    In Love and Death is not only my favorite record by the Used, but also one of my all time favorites. They add more production without over-producing it, and still make it about the music. The songs flow and fit together perfectly, as opposed to the Self Titled where the focus is more on each song as an individual. Song highlights are I Caught Fire, All That I’ve Got, Cut Up Angels, Light With A Sharpened Edge, and Hard To Say. I highly reccomend not only this record, but also The Used’s Self Titled and Lies For the Liars.

  • 3 Birkeland

    “In Love And Death” Is such an amazing album! Every single song on the CD is great in its own way. You can tell that so much emotion and time went into this record. If you liked the first record you will fall in love with this one. Even if you’re just getting into The Used, you will love this album. From the softer songs like ‘Hard To Say’ To the more hardcore songs like ‘Sound Effects and Overdramatics’..this record is just awesome from start to finish. I recommend this album to any ‘The Used’ Fan!!

  • 4 Nyland

    The Used is a great band! I’ve seen them live 2 times and they are kind of disapointing live. They are more of a studio band. What you here on the record, you rarely hear live, however…I still love their albums. This CD is their best..so far, and I hope their new 1, this spring (2007) is even greater! I love this album, it’s one of my tops in my collection. Definitely own this album, it’s awesome. Very energetic and pumping. You’ll be left very, very happy.

    STANDOUT TRACKS: ALL OF THEM, no lie..but if you’re just getting into the used, check out; I Caught Fire, Let it Bleed, All that I got, Listening and Hard to Say.

  • 5 Briggs

    It stores your ammo, keeps it safe cool and dry, and this is the best way to store your ammunition.

  • 6 Alling

    I cant say I’m a big fan of the emo genre, but this band really doesnt deserve to be put under that tag. This is a killer album and probably their best release

  • 7 Morgan

    To the braindead reviewer who said “one of the best rock albums of the year easily” too bad The used are pop. Using the word rock and this garbage pop band in the one sentance is discraceful.

  • 8 Islas

    definitely an awesome album. i was such a huge used fan when this album came out and i used to buy every album they put out afterwards. unfortunately they have lost their edge since the first album, each album after slowly going further into the abyss. however this album is just spectacular. before this and even after i never liked screaming, screamo, emo, whatever people use for the types of indie music effects that burt is actually able to pull off miraculously as an artist, due to both his incredible voice and overwhelming, violent, and sometimes putrid energy. i don’t see how everyone that likes music cannot own this album.

  • 9 Cates

    I was very satisfied with my purchase of “The Used” on compact disc. it was in pretty good shape other than a broken case. The cd plays well and was delivered to my within a couple of days. Overall i am very happy with my descision to purchase a previously owned cd thru Amazon.com.

  • 10 Cazares

    I was very satisfied with my purchase of “The Used” on compact disc. it was in pretty good shape other than a broken case. The cd plays well and was delivered to my within a couple of days. Overall i am very happy with my descision to purchase a previously owned cd thru Amazon.com.

  • 11 Baroldi

    To the braindead reviewer who said “one of the best rock albums of the year easily” too bad The used are pop. Using the word rock and this garbage pop band in the one sentance is discraceful.

  • 12 Ingram

    I cant say I’m a big fan of the emo genre, but this band really doesnt deserve to be put under that tag. This is a killer album and probably their best release

  • 13 Gadd

    definitely an awesome album. i was such a huge used fan when this album came out and i used to buy every album they put out afterwards. unfortunately they have lost their edge since the first album, each album after slowly going further into the abyss. however this album is just spectacular. before this and even after i never liked screaming, screamo, emo, whatever people use for the types of indie music effects that burt is actually able to pull off miraculously as an artist, due to both his incredible voice and overwhelming, violent, and sometimes putrid energy. i don’t see how everyone that likes music cannot own this album.

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