Thank you Tenente Dan for your comment.
I'm replying to you on the forum, so that everyone can benefit from my answer.
In no case, personally I will not make a fight even friendly with Roland and Cavagnolo, because I respect these 2 brands.
Less than a year and a half ago I bought the FR3 XB, I sold it within 3 months. As a professional, this accordion did not correspond to my expectations, of course this is only my opinion. I had the impression to make love with an inflatable doll, as beautiful as it is. But you, after 30 years of interruption, made the right choice. I would have done the same thing as you did, considering the price and the possibilities.
I had the opportunity to try the Cava Digit with Jean-Louis Noton, whom I salute by the way, and I can say that it is a good machine, I was going to take the plunge despite the price.
Unlike the Roland, the Cava and the VIVO Bonifassi have a real acoustic accordion touch.
And then came my meeting with Mr. Bonifassi, the test of the VIVO, and there I am convinced. When Mr. Bonifassi offered me the position of Demonstrator, I immediately accepted the proposal because the VIVO had really caught my eye after a test on 15 galas.
What I liked most, the weight 5,9 Kgs, the sounds, a wooden accordion, a real touch of accoustic, a HF Audio & midi integrated, 100% Italian construction, 20 H of autonomy and the price!
The plain black model, 4 rows 96 basses, 4990 €, case and straps offered, as well as one hour of training offered. 2 years warranty.
I feel good with the VIVO and I have only pleasure to demonstrate it, if it was the opposite I would have refused the job.
So no fighting, even friendly, on the contrary you have the chance to compare 3 products and as the customer is king, and you have a good ear, you will also listen to the wallet and especially how you feel with the instrument, it is the most important!
Remaining at your disposal for further information, I remain at your disposal, even for a test and a demonstration.
Like that it is you who will judge.
Sincerely and musically
Dan PLUCHARD