Help, can anyone identify this accordion
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Dingo40
Been here for ages!
Hi accordiscoo and welcome!
Sorry, no, other than stylistically it's probably from the late 1940s two voiced treble, 41/120, basic model piano accordion.
There were many makers of almost identical types in the day, now long gone.
They made them well to have lasted as long as they have and, if needed, they are generally quite repairable (if you can find and afford a technician).
The current condition of the bellows and inside workings [pallet felt, reeds (rust,tuning), valves and wax] would be an important consideration to its desirability.
Unless you're aiming for the Carnegie Hall, models like these can be quite adequate, even enjoyable, for most purposes.
Sorry, no, other than stylistically it's probably from the late 1940s two voiced treble, 41/120, basic model piano accordion.
There were many makers of almost identical types in the day, now long gone.
They made them well to have lasted as long as they have and, if needed, they are generally quite repairable (if you can find and afford a technician).
The current condition of the bellows and inside workings [pallet felt, reeds (rust,tuning), valves and wax] would be an important consideration to its desirability.
Unless you're aiming for the Carnegie Hall, models like these can be quite adequate, even enjoyable, for most purposes.
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Based on visible condition, my guess is that it will need a good amount of work.
accordiscoo
Newbie
Thanks guys for the feedback.
I inherited this accordion, and I am not a player. I'm kinda stuck with regard to finding it a good home.
I inherited this accordion, and I am not a player. I'm kinda stuck with regard to finding it a good home.
Ventura
Been here for ages!
hey Discoo
thanks for posting the pics and wanting to do right by the old accordion
shortly after WW2 there were shortages of many raw materials
and expertise came back very gradually to the factories as
much of the knowledge base had died during the war, and
much of the equipment and tooling from the factories had
been confiscated for melting into armaments as the Germans
retreated slowly up the boot and leg of Italy
this generic accordion with a few reeds and a simple aluminum
grill could be seen in many models and brands with small cosmetic
difference, and were inexpensive and very basic in terms of playability
now
i want to direct the groups attention to the second photo..
if you open the pic in a new window and blow it up larger
you will easily see the UV and/or heat damage MOST
obvious on the third octave D key, but undoubtedly present
in ALL the keys
i consider that a textbook example of the achillies heel genetics
built into this periods waterfall key, and why i say as Gospel there
is zero upside to investing in repairwork on such an accordion
if one falls into your lap, clean it up. play it till it's no longer viable, then
toss it into the "for parts only" section of your workshop
thanks for posting the pics and wanting to do right by the old accordion
shortly after WW2 there were shortages of many raw materials
and expertise came back very gradually to the factories as
much of the knowledge base had died during the war, and
much of the equipment and tooling from the factories had
been confiscated for melting into armaments as the Germans
retreated slowly up the boot and leg of Italy
this generic accordion with a few reeds and a simple aluminum
grill could be seen in many models and brands with small cosmetic
difference, and were inexpensive and very basic in terms of playability
now
i want to direct the groups attention to the second photo..
if you open the pic in a new window and blow it up larger
you will easily see the UV and/or heat damage MOST
obvious on the third octave D key, but undoubtedly present
in ALL the keys
i consider that a textbook example of the achillies heel genetics
built into this periods waterfall key, and why i say as Gospel there
is zero upside to investing in repairwork on such an accordion
if one falls into your lap, clean it up. play it till it's no longer viable, then
toss it into the "for parts only" section of your workshop
JudyKimp
Member
I was just going to say that - looks like it wasn't kept very well - very poor condition.
Ventura
Been here for ages!
lol.. kept ?
75 or 80 years old how many accordions look this undented and
relatively clean.. the bass rows are straight and still shine.. the
bellows corners have NOT lifted.. the bellows tape is not ripped
it's in better shape than i am
accordiscoo
Newbie
Haha it is in better shape than I am also Ventura.
JudyKimp
Member
That's funny - but I think I was just talking regarding practicality of getting it fixed to be in playing condition. Cosmetics are less important to me than playing condition. I'm not 75 or 80 years old yet, so I can't speak for what my condition will be at, at that age.
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