Need help identifying which model Giulietti I have

[Fredster]

Hi
Im Fred, new member and first time poster from Michigan.
I purchased a used Giulietti piano accordion for my daughter
and cannot find an exact match for it online. The person I
purchased it from had bought it second hand in Europe and
also did not know which model it was.

It has 43 keys with 10 registers
140 bass buttons (7 rows of 20) with 7 registers
There is a bar that can be pushed in with the palm of the keyboard hand
The weight including strap is just shy of 28 pounds
The logo is a treble clef with 5 lines on either side
On the side where your palm rests for the bass button the letters JG are cut out at both ends with fabric beneath
Other than name Giulietti on top, I dont see any other markings

I would appreciate any help in identifying which model this is
If I missed any pertinent information or if more pics are needed please ask.

Thank you so much
Fred.

 

[JIM D.]

This one is a VERY early model of what became the model M52 and remains a standard model to the present. Vintage should be from 1949 to 1954. Your accordion looks very low mileage and a great find. If it was sold here in the US it would have had a model # - Serial # - and Made In Italy stamped on the Bass side rear. I'm guessing you have a 3 reed treble as I cannot read the shift markings. This accordion in 3 reed is a M52 -- 4 reed F115 -- 4 reed with tone chamber The 127 Classic. These accordions were made by Zero Sette and imported here with the Giulietti badge. Petosa now owns the badge and still imports these accordions to the US from Zero Sette.

 

[Fredster]

Thanks Jim for both your knowledge and the quick reply. I purchased it for my daughter less than one year ago. She's a natural on the piano and showed interest in the accordion. Just recently she told me she hasn't been playing the Giulietti because its just too big and heavy for her. I'm planning on buying her another accordion but this time I'm going to be wiser and let her sample and decide on which instrument is best for her.

I would like to keep the Giulietti because even when it's not being played the instrument itself is truly a piece of art. Then again I'd feel guilty just letting it go unplayed forever. I purchased it at a fabulous price and if I do sell it I don't need to squeeze every last dollar out of it. Do you have any idea what a fair low end price would be to ask for it?

Once again, thank you for your knowledge and willingness to share it

All the best!
Fred

 

[Fredster]

Hi again Jim

I had missed the last part of your reply until now. I'm assuming when you refer to shifts its what I had called registers? For some reason I'm unable to upload a better picture. The switches from left to right are listed below. Hopefully this will give you the information needed to pinpoint the model.

Bassoon
Accordion
Harmonium
Celeste
Organ
Bandoneon
Oboe
Clarinet
Violin
Piccolo

Thanks again!

 

[JIM D.]

If I had this one in my shop with reeds cleaned and tuned and a good Bass strap - good Shoulder straps -- and clean case, I would not take under $1500.00 US and start with a with a $1995.00 US top price. From the shift markings this one should be a F115. Buying a new F115 today will run from $8,000.00 to $10,000.00 US. This one might also be a great buy for one of our Forum members. You might ask for some bids in a PM. Maybe even a trade???

 

[Fredster]

Can do. I just ran out to do a few errands but will get the picture posted as soon as I return.

 

[Fredster]

Hi Jim

I found what I believe to be the year manufactured (1936) on the bottom of the bass button side. I also removed the grill and took a few photos. The green felt pads & leather look brand new. Beneath the green pads are a set of equal number red pads that appear to be in equally fine condition. For some reason I'm unable to load pictures. I was able to load picture with the first post but every attempt since says file too big? If you can give me your email address I can send you the images direct.

Thanks
Fred

 

[JIM D.]

This one is not made in 36 - more like 1949 to 1954 --- <EMAIL email="jimmyd413@gmail.com">jimmyd413@gmail.com</EMAIL>

 

[JIM D.]

Hi Fred; Got your pic's. I see your box has a double tone chamber, this will make it the Classic 127. Add $1,000.00 to both my low and high prices. The pads and leathers look almost new, you might consider keeping this one. Liberty Bellows have sold these used models for $5,000.00 to $7,000.00. JIM D.

 

[Fredster]

Jim
You've just become my new best friend!

Any idea what those 4 numbers represent?

Is it the red pads on the bottom that tells that its a double tone chamber?

Are your dates of late 40's to early 50's still good?

Thanks again!
Fred

 

[JIM D.]

Heres a demo of a 1960 to 1970s model 127 --

 

[Soulsaver]

Hi Fredster. 'Too Big' means they excede the max resolution for the site. You'll need to edit them to a smaller size in a picture editor on your PC to get them to load.
Looks a nice accordion - BIG for many people tho'. Best wishes with it.

 

[Pietro]

I had a classic 127 for over ten years before trading in. Here I am posing with it for the press a few years ago.

Pete

 

[Jim the box]

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I had a classic 127 for over ten years before trading in. Here I am posing with it for the press a few years ago.

Pete

Pete, it looks like the photo caption should read
Do you suffer from back pain doing your job? Is so ring.......... :b

.....and why did they make you all play in the car park? :lol:

Sorry I couldnt resist.

 

[Pietro]

Ha Ha, you would think a professional photographer could at least have got us all in step....

 

[Fredster]

Hi All
It saddens me that I have to ask this, but how should I write the advertisement for the sale of this Giulietti
which accurately describes it? My wife refused to let my daughter get an accordion better suited to her personal needs and desires until we sell this one first. The wife said the upright piano, 2 keyboards, 2 clarinets, acoustic & Electric guitars, harmonica collection plus a full grand piano (off site) were more than enough and nothing more was coming in to the house unless something left first.

Thanks in advance
Fred