Need Help IDing Italian Accordion

[Protocol Piper]

So, my grandparents bought this for my aunt way back when at a pawn shop. She played it in church for a good deal of time, and eventually just moved on to piano. Some time later, she gave it to my uncle, who left it to rot in his garage... There it sat, neglected, sad and depressed... Until I asked him about it, and he gave it to me! Its perfectly in tune, and plays beautifully; however, there are a few minor issues. Several bass buttons are sticky, and the thingies (rod-like apparatuses that open the airways to the reeds) get jammed. This is incredibly annoying, and prevents me from playing most chords, less the ones I play with the single note buttons. An F key on the keyboard during master or bassoon settings does not play when the bellows are pulled. There is also a small leak in the bellows that is prevented by some good ol electrical tape.
All this being said, I present you my mysterious Italian squeeze-box!

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[smdc66]

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[Soulsaver]

It's a lovely looking box.. mid 1950s I'd guess, although not hugely sought after with just the 2 voices. And that logo is frustratingly familiar... but I can't recall the maker. Worth having it looked at, but bass side mechanisms can take a lot of time. And time equals...$$

 

[Protocol Piper]

The logo is most similar to Weltmeister's badge, but I don't think Weltmeister sounds very Italian... Also, this looks nothing like a Weltmeister. Been Googling "vintage Italian accordions" "1950s Italian accordion" blah blah blah. Nothing. I can't find anything similar! :hb

 

[smdc66]

The logo is most similar to Weltmeisters badge, but I dont think Weltmeister sounds very Italian... Also, this looks nothing like a Weltmeister. Been Googling vintage Italian accordions 1950s Italian accordion blah blah blah. Nothing. I cant find anything similar! :hb

my guess is the german weltmeister make copied this badge s design for some of its models - as the logo throws you without knowing the actual make and model

 

[Protocol Piper]

Update:
After messing around with the bass rod things, I am pleased to announced that not one button is sticky anymore! Using a bit of my own Vulcan logic, and a ton of supernatural guidance from The Lord, I was able to manipulate the internal workings enough to make it a professional sounding and playing instrument again. :b
Now, all he needs is a bass strap replacement, and we'll be good to go!

However, the mystery of the maker continues... (Cue suspenseful murder-mystery radio program music here)

 

[Soulsaver]

Well done. Where is the strap clip and threaded bolt for the bass strap? Is It lost?
If so, get a new strap, theyre easy to fix compared to what youve done already. :tup:
Thisll give you an idea- http://www.cgmmusical.co.uk/CGM_Musical_Services/Bass_Straps.html (note different lengths)
- but I suspect youre in US, I think Charlie will ship to you but youll be better off using a US source.

 

[JIM D.]

Try going here -- http://www.bussomusic.com/catalog/ -- and the parts you need are (1) PT322 and (1) PT323

 

[Protocol Piper]

Why, thank you very much. I was rather surprised I could do it! Fortunately, all of the hardware it still there, it just needs to be replaced. I'll see to getting a replacement strap very soon.

 

[Protocol Piper]

Had a super difficult time ordering from Busso Music Co. I still don't know if I'm getting a strap or not...
(Unrelated: I most certainly do not recommend this company.)

 

[Protocol Piper]

Finally got a strap in, and installed; now, just to hunt down the maker! I found that it was made in 1968, according to a stamp on the inside of the bass chamber. Still no info on its origins, other than that MADE IN ITALY pressed into the back of the keyboard, and the serial number 369.

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