Roland FR-1X R

The handbook for this is very clear and set up is easy to use. DO not make the mistake of using anything other than rechargeable batteries. We use ours for several gigs in a row and never have a problem, so one less wire to worry about. Most of the time it gets used without plugging in to anything else. When we do the Midi out is great, and when we plug into a PA there are no problems, with none of the problems associated with twin mikes internal or external that we have come across. We use it on various outdoor and indoor gigs, and at Folk evenings. No one has yet detected without being told that it is electronic and not acoustic, despite the discrete little blue led and switching it on before playing. Even when playing in France, where they love their accordions no one associates Roland = Electronic. The Amps are easily loud enough for playing in a Pub/Bar/Folk Evening. We have several of our favourite settings saved and this is a boon when switching around. The Drum and Bass also come in handy when playing October Fest music. We did have a problem shortly after receiivng it, but Thomann fixed it without fuss and were helpfull. No reeds that wont play and with thePlethora of settings this is all the Accordion you will ever need. We have tried larger, up to 120 Bass, and other electronics including the big brothers, but this is our go to machine. We don't even take a spares to gigs, just spare batteries, which we have yet to use. Lastly it is light enough to carry around and small enough for the overhead locker on a Plane.