Excelsior Excelsiola
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accordionistochka1
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Ventura
Been here for ages!
it is likely a Pigini era Student quality build
Excelsiola is the model, more or less, this one would be a 4 reed treble
and 4 reed bass most likely LMMH. This is a less expensive version
of the same size Excelsior accordion, differentiated as sharing the
same body dimension/forms/design engineering, but built with
common woods, third party parts, less expensive methods,
and export reeds of course
the "tell" points are the Lexan keytops and the greyish grill material
which suggest "after" CEMEX was absorbed by Pigini, and so of
relatively recent vintage
not an expensive model or particularly desirable except as a
good solid workhorse accordion
does the Allegro website listing have no relevant information ?
i suppose during the War it is difficult getting a western accordion
in Belarus, but there is a company in Ukraine who refurbish
many accordions and post them on Reverb and eBAy, so they
may also have listings nearer and available to your area
Excelsiola is the model, more or less, this one would be a 4 reed treble
and 4 reed bass most likely LMMH. This is a less expensive version
of the same size Excelsior accordion, differentiated as sharing the
same body dimension/forms/design engineering, but built with
common woods, third party parts, less expensive methods,
and export reeds of course
the "tell" points are the Lexan keytops and the greyish grill material
which suggest "after" CEMEX was absorbed by Pigini, and so of
relatively recent vintage
not an expensive model or particularly desirable except as a
good solid workhorse accordion
does the Allegro website listing have no relevant information ?
i suppose during the War it is difficult getting a western accordion
in Belarus, but there is a company in Ukraine who refurbish
many accordions and post them on Reverb and eBAy, so they
may also have listings nearer and available to your area
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accordionistochka1
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Thanks for the detailed answer! How much does it cost ? Is there any information about sound characteristics? This accordion is planned as a working ))
Ventura
Been here for ages!
in the USA used excelsiola models are frequently available
most commonly as 3 reed models in the price range of
$600 - $1200
4 reed excelsiola's are less common here, as normal 4 reed non-chambered
Excelsior models were widely imported during the 1980's and 1990's
selling for a couple thousand dollars new, often including MIDI
some websites try to sell excelsiolas at inflated prices because people can be
fooled/tricked/suckered by thinking they are equal quality to Excelsior,
but they are not.
how much money do they want on Allegro do they have a similar model
Excelsior you can compare for pricing ?
most commonly as 3 reed models in the price range of
$600 - $1200
4 reed excelsiola's are less common here, as normal 4 reed non-chambered
Excelsior models were widely imported during the 1980's and 1990's
selling for a couple thousand dollars new, often including MIDI
some websites try to sell excelsiolas at inflated prices because people can be
fooled/tricked/suckered by thinking they are equal quality to Excelsior,
but they are not.
how much money do they want on Allegro do they have a similar model
Excelsior you can compare for pricing ?
accordionistochka1
Newbie
Here's what the seller writes:
Italian accordion Excelsiola с classical music in tune LMMH 120 bases 4 bases 5 chords. Technical and optical instruments in good condition in normal gender, 11 records for the right country and 3 for the left country , keys, soft plate and edges. Accordion, smooth and bright with music.
1800$
Ventura
Been here for ages!
sounds like a reasonable price for 2023, assuming it is in nice condition inside
as well as outside.
the main difference between this and the Professional Excelsior is the touch is
noticeably better on the pro model, and it takes less effort to squeeze,
with a wider dynamic range.
If this is what you can afford now, and hope in 8 or 10 years to upgrade to a Professional
model, then you will be happy making this choice as it will be a reliable companion for you
as well as outside.
the main difference between this and the Professional Excelsior is the touch is
noticeably better on the pro model, and it takes less effort to squeeze,
with a wider dynamic range.
If this is what you can afford now, and hope in 8 or 10 years to upgrade to a Professional
model, then you will be happy making this choice as it will be a reliable companion for you
accordionistochka1
Newbie
Thank you!
Tommaso B
Member
Way back in 1962, I bought a formerly-owned Excelsiola and played it for years (it needed maintenance work done on it) before trading it for a Petosa 1400 about 8-9 years ago. I think It was produced in the late 50's by Excelsior in New York. I had really wanted an Excelsior but couldn't afford one, not even a used one. All ancient history now. Good luck with yours...probably will serve you well.....
