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oliverbell
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Scandalli Vibrante Four
Hi people, first time post.
I came to the site as it was one of only two sites with info on a Pre-war Scandalli vibrante four accordion, I HAVE ONE! (and it may be for sale depending on its worth etc). Its in exceptional condition, and thankfully cant have been kept in a loft or garage!, the bellows are perfect, not a scratch or ding on any of the case or exterior, it looks like it would have been fresh from the factory (exactly the same one as photographed above) Below are some links to photos ive uploaded..
http://s1.postimg.org/87avi6xu7/WP_000926.jpg
http://s24.postimg.org/iya1p1fkl/WP_000925.jpg
http://s11.postimg.org/m0r79m58z/WP_000927.jpg
http://s1.postimg.org/ogj4lhvwv/WP_000928.jpg
http://s11.postimg.org/44btlhij7/WP_000929.jpg
I have amaturely restored one cheapo accordion before (as a guitar maker/repairer) so knew vaguely what to look out for inside. All leather flaps are working and sealing, none are bent, NO notes sound when the instrument is opened or closed, and considerable force is needed to open/close it without the release button pressed. Allthough the compression seems very good, I believe only one paddle on the piano side is letting the side down, as I can feel air escape from it with the cover off. with this felt replaced, I think the accordion would be like new. Im asking here what people think it could be worth. It is serial number 3900ish, and exactly matches another photographed example on this site. It is the most beautiful accordion i have ever seen.
Anyway, if anybody out there can give me any information on the accordion or its value it would be really apprieciated,
Thanks, Ollie
Hi people, first time post.
I came to the site as it was one of only two sites with info on a Pre-war Scandalli vibrante four accordion, I HAVE ONE! (and it may be for sale depending on its worth etc). Its in exceptional condition, and thankfully cant have been kept in a loft or garage!, the bellows are perfect, not a scratch or ding on any of the case or exterior, it looks like it would have been fresh from the factory (exactly the same one as photographed above) Below are some links to photos ive uploaded..
http://s1.postimg.org/87avi6xu7/WP_000926.jpg
http://s24.postimg.org/iya1p1fkl/WP_000925.jpg
http://s11.postimg.org/m0r79m58z/WP_000927.jpg
http://s1.postimg.org/ogj4lhvwv/WP_000928.jpg
http://s11.postimg.org/44btlhij7/WP_000929.jpg
I have amaturely restored one cheapo accordion before (as a guitar maker/repairer) so knew vaguely what to look out for inside. All leather flaps are working and sealing, none are bent, NO notes sound when the instrument is opened or closed, and considerable force is needed to open/close it without the release button pressed. Allthough the compression seems very good, I believe only one paddle on the piano side is letting the side down, as I can feel air escape from it with the cover off. with this felt replaced, I think the accordion would be like new. Im asking here what people think it could be worth. It is serial number 3900ish, and exactly matches another photographed example on this site. It is the most beautiful accordion i have ever seen.
Anyway, if anybody out there can give me any information on the accordion or its value it would be really apprieciated,
Thanks, Ollie
