Tony Compton which Sonola accordion model?

[SteveM796]

Hi all,

having read an earlier forum post this year, I have been looking at a number of You Tube links with the great Jack Emblow. There are a whole series of great videos with Jack and others - one of which is detailed below - where Jack is playing with Tony Compton.

I see that Tony is playing a Sonola piano accordion but can anyone identify the actual model ? As an aside and really showing my ignorance, at approx.50 secs into the video when Tony starts playing, the sound created is reminiscent of a Hammond organ.

How is that created - through the box of tricks on the chair beside him ??

Thanks for any help or ideas.

Thanks again.

Steve

 

[JIM D.]

Tony's box is midi retrofitted and he is using an expander and an amp to play organ sounds.

 

[SteveM796]

Hi Jim - thanks for the info. I thought it had to be midi somewhere in there.
It certainly sounds and looks great.
Thanks again.
Cheers,

Steve

 

[colinm]

Looks like an ss20

 

[SteveM796]

Looks like an ss20

Thats great - thanks :tup:. A google search of an SS20 certainly seems to show that is the accordion that Tony is playing.

Cheers,

Steve

 

[Sug Mon Kooky]

Actually, Tony plays a Sonola AA20. I have direct confirmation from the man himself.