REGENT ACCORDION

[mybuddygirl]

I have a large black Regent accordian that I received used in the 1950s. It says made in Italy on the back and below the word Italy the number 8257 is etched in the plastic. Below that number is the letter V.

I cannot find out anything about this instrument. How old it is. If it is of any value. Who Regent is. I plays fine with great sound. Can someone give me some guidance on how I can research this?

Thank you,
Rene

 

[Dingo40]

We'll need pictures!?

 

[Valski]

I have a large black Regent accordian that I received used in the 1950s. It says made in Italy on the back and below the word Italy the number 8257 is etched in the plastic. Below that number is the letter V.

I cannot find out anything about this instrument. How old it is. If it is of any value. Who Regent is. I plays fine with great sound. Can someone give me some guidance on how I can research this?

Thank you,
Rene

ACCORDIAN? This is an accordion forum. Sorry for being a stickler here but I find this misspelling to be a little insulting considering that the word is spelled correctly at the top of this page. The error may be okay on Craigslist but members here should be more careful. Sorry for the outburst but this is one of my pet peeves.

 

[mybuddygirl]

ACCORDIAN? This is an accordion forum. Sorry for being a stickler here but I find this misspelling to be a little insulting considering that the word is spelled correctly at the top of this page. The error may be okay on Craigslist but members here should be more careful. Sorry for the outburst but this is one of my pet peeves.

I apologize for the typo.

 

[mybuddygirl]

We'll need pictures!?

 

[Ben-jammin]

Looks early 50s. It was probably a pretty good accordion when it was new and some similar regents had tone chambers. You would have to take it apart to confirm if yours does or not. Has it been played or serviced since you owned it? If not I would expect it’s past due for new reed leathers and potentially compression work. It should have value but that value would be dependent on how much service work it needs.

 

[mybuddygirl]

I play it on occasion Not will. It sounds great. All the keys work fine on the keyboard side and the bass side. All of the bass registers work perfectly but a couple of the keyboard side registers do not. It had new bellows and some reconditioning by a professional in the early 80s. I truly think it needs a really good cleaning inside but I'm leery about taking it apart and getting it back together properly.

 

[lmschgo]

If you want expert opinion on the accordion's issues and and repair costs, you may want to consider a visit to Romagnoli Accordions in Oak Lawn, IL. Yes, it would be a rather longer drive for you, but at least you will receive an accurate assessment of the accordion's potential.

Romagnoli Accordion Co. – Accordion Sales And Repair

romagnoliaccordions.com

 

[mybuddygirl]

If you want expert opinion on the accordion's issues and and repair costs, you may want to consider a visit to Romagnoli Accordions in Oak Lawn, IL. Yes, it would be a rather longer drive for you, but at least you will receive an accurate assessment of the accordion's potential.

Romagnoli Accordion Co. – Accordion Sales And Repair

romagnoliaccordions.com

Thank you very much. We have not been to Oak Lawn in sometime. It would be a nice day. I appreciate you telling me about your business.

 

[colinm]

Usually if you take the front grill off, just 2 thumbscrews, and take a photo of what is under the grill, we can see wether it is cassotto or not, makes it worth about $500 more.

 

[mybuddygirl]

Thank you very much.

 

[mybuddygirl]

I'll try that. Thank you. More to come.

 

[mybuddygirl]

Here is the accordion with the front plate off. Only the center and the last three registers work. It seems something is blocking the rest and I cannot free them Any suggestions?

 

[Ben-jammin]

It has a tone chamber. Which is a definite plus. Sounds like part of the mechanism is bound up. This is a task for someone with expertise as it’s very possible to do more damage trying to make it work prior to identifying the hang up.

 

[Dingo40]

So it's later than the early 50s as the tone chamber was introduced when??

 

[mybuddygirl]

It has a tone chamber. Which is a definite plus. Sounds like part of the mechanism is bound up. This is a task for someone with expertise as it’s very possible to do more damage trying to make it work prior to identifying the hang up.

So the bound up registers are not simply a matter of oiling or cleaning you think?

 

[JerryPH]

So it's later than the early 50s as the tone chamber was introduced when??

uhm... 1920's?

 

[JIM D.]

The firm Iorio of New York, NY introduced tone chamber accordions in the 30's

4327 - Black Noble Regent Piano Accordion LMMH 41 120

Type: Piano Accordion Reeds: 4/5 LMMH Treble: 41 Keys, 19.25(49cm) Key to Key, 11+M Registers Bass: 120 Bass Buttons, 7 Registers Weight: 26.5lbs / 12kg Features: Single tone chamber, palm master switch

www.libertybellows.com

These were in direct competition to Excelsior & Sonola models in the 50's.

 

[Dingo40]

Didn't think so, as a common over the counter practice: try the late sixties/seventies???
Depends where you live, I suppose. We antipodeans always tend to be 30 years behind the times!?

 

[Ben-jammin]

The original poster said she bought it in the 50s. I have an accordion with a tone chamber built by a company that changed its name in 1954, so it’s at least that old.