Weltmeister - Unknown - - Accordion - Germany - 1962
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ONE-TIME OPPORTUNITY: Weltmeister 120 Bass Vintage Piano Accordion — 1962 — EXCEPTIONAL Condition
I am offering at auction a jewel of German musical engineering: a magnificent 120-bass Weltmeister piano accordion with verified historical origin. This instrument is not only a collectible object but a sonorous testament to the prestigious Klingenthal factory in Germany, during its golden era.
Key Facts and Historical Value
Brand: Weltmeister (The “World Champion” of German accordions).
Manufacturing Verified: 1962 (confirmed by the unique serial number: 01563/62).
Age: Over 60 years of history (Genuine Vintage Piece from the GDR).
Type: Piano accordion, 120 bass (Stradella system), ideal for a full repertoire.
Style: Classic in elegant black with dazzling metal accents in gold/brass and silver.
Condition and Premium Features
This accordion is in exceptional overall condition (Near-Mint for an instrument of its age), and has been meticulously cared for to ensure professional performance:
Superior Acoustics: It delivers a powerful, warm, authentically vintage sound characteristic of high-quality construction materials used in Klingenthal in the 60s.
Impeccable Mechanics: Piano keys and bass buttons are fully functional, not sticking, with smooth and fast response. The treble registers (likely 11) and bass registers (likely 5) operate perfectly, offering complete tonal versatility.
Sealed Bellows: The bellows maintain excellent compression, crucial for expressive musical dynamics, and are leak-free. I’m not a professional accordionist, but I do not detect any faults.
Outstanding Aesthetics: The gloss black finish and metallic embellishments are superbly preserved.
Included Accessories:
The accordion comes with:
A Case/Travel Backpack (as seen in the images) for protection and convenience.
The Weltmeister brand is synonymous with robust, durable quality. An original 120-bass accordion from 1962 in this condition is increasingly hard to find. It is a perfect piece for:
- Vintage Instrument Collectors seeking rare, well-documented pieces.
- Professional Musicians who need a high-performance instrument with a unique historic tonal character.
Don’t miss the chance to own this piece of German musical history!
Bid now and make this 1962 Weltmeister yours!
ONE-TIME OPPORTUNITY: Weltmeister 120 Bass Vintage Piano Accordion — 1962 — EXCEPTIONAL Condition
I am offering at auction a jewel of German musical engineering: a magnificent 120-bass Weltmeister piano accordion with verified historical origin. This instrument is not only a collectible object but a sonorous testament to the prestigious Klingenthal factory in Germany, during its golden era.
Key Facts and Historical Value
Brand: Weltmeister (The “World Champion” of German accordions).
Manufacturing Verified: 1962 (confirmed by the unique serial number: 01563/62).
Age: Over 60 years of history (Genuine Vintage Piece from the GDR).
Type: Piano accordion, 120 bass (Stradella system), ideal for a full repertoire.
Style: Classic in elegant black with dazzling metal accents in gold/brass and silver.
Condition and Premium Features
This accordion is in exceptional overall condition (Near-Mint for an instrument of its age), and has been meticulously cared for to ensure professional performance:
Superior Acoustics: It delivers a powerful, warm, authentically vintage sound characteristic of high-quality construction materials used in Klingenthal in the 60s.
Impeccable Mechanics: Piano keys and bass buttons are fully functional, not sticking, with smooth and fast response. The treble registers (likely 11) and bass registers (likely 5) operate perfectly, offering complete tonal versatility.
Sealed Bellows: The bellows maintain excellent compression, crucial for expressive musical dynamics, and are leak-free. I’m not a professional accordionist, but I do not detect any faults.
Outstanding Aesthetics: The gloss black finish and metallic embellishments are superbly preserved.
Included Accessories:
The accordion comes with:
A Case/Travel Backpack (as seen in the images) for protection and convenience.
The Weltmeister brand is synonymous with robust, durable quality. An original 120-bass accordion from 1962 in this condition is increasingly hard to find. It is a perfect piece for:
- Vintage Instrument Collectors seeking rare, well-documented pieces.
- Professional Musicians who need a high-performance instrument with a unique historic tonal character.
Don’t miss the chance to own this piece of German musical history!
Bid now and make this 1962 Weltmeister yours!
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Weltmeister
Model
Unknown
Country of origin
Germany
Year of manufacture
1962
Physical condition
Good
Number of objects
2
Includes
Soft case
Weight
14 kg
Material
Wood
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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