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Last French accordion maker closes after 105 years
The traditional French accordion is no more, as Maugein, one of France’s oldest accordion manufacturers, closes shop after 105 years. The owner blames Chinese competition and Covid for the firm’s demise. The final Maugein strap accordion is delivered to its last customer today.