Anyone know wher an old Sano amp could be found?

[bny]

Hi,

I'm the daughter of a life-long accordionist (when asked what symbol was dearest to his heart, his Sano is still the thing that makes his heart beam.) He started as a tiny soul, so small that his accordion had to be attached to him with dishtowels just so he wouldn't fall over from the weight and now, into his 7th decade, while health may keep him from playing most days, when he does get to play, he's in bliss.

He tells me that it has some sort of double system that can really only be heard w/ a compatible amplifier (he says it's not like extra bellows or like a diachronic harmonica, but that it has electronics that can only be herd w/ an amp.) He had an amp at one time, but it must've met w/ unfortunate circumstances decades ago.

He's a very good man, so I just thought I'd see how much a Sano amp could be found for. I'm not *married* to the idea of finding one (heck, he's gone at least 40 years w/o one,) I'm just checking to see if they can be found.

(Also if found, would he need any special/particular type of cord?)

I'm not sure of the model he has, so I'll attach a pic of his accordion.

Thanks!

 

[JIM D.]

The Sano amp you are seeking is an old accordion amp made by the Sano amp co. in New Jersy, USA. Back in the 50's and 60's The Sano accordion firm (Zon-Rio) had the Sano amp firm make an amp with tremolo and reverb and accept a 6 pin plug and mate with the accordion's 6 pin plug. The controls on the accordion could be used to select volume, tone, tremolo, and reverb on the amp itself. Finding an old original Sano accordion amp with this 6 pin input would most likely be futile as most of then have died electronically and sent to the landfill years ago. If tou happen to find an old original amp in working condition you will need a 6 pin cord (now obsolete) to operate the amp. If you do find one of the original amps I can make you a cord in my shop. These old Sano accordions were some of the finest accordions made and many are still used professionally. I've repaired and rebuilt many of these fine old Sano's in the past and in all cases replaced the 6 pin jack with a 1/4" stereo jack that enables the accordion to be used with modern amplification equipment.

 

[Zevy]

<FONT font=Garamond><SIZE size=125><COLOR color=#0040FF>I have a Sano amp. Contact me through my website and I will gladly help you.

 

[nagant27]

I also have an older sano accordion that has the 6 pin plug. I do not have the amp, but talked with Jim about wiring a regular quarter inch one. Someday I hope to get out his way and will bring the accordion. Its a three reed zon rio, smaller size model. I agree that sanos and zon rios have a nice sound and are good accordions. I would love to try one with a tone chamber someday.
Here is an interesting link about sano history

http://www.ludlowguitars.com/blog/sano-history