Weltmeister - Unknown - - Accordion - Germany - 1962
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UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY: Weltmeister 120 Bass Vintage Piano Accordion — Year 1962 — EXCEPTIONAL Condition
I am auctioning a gem of German musical engineering: a magnificent 120-bass Weltmeister piano accordion with verified historical origins. This instrument is not just a collectible but a sonorous testimony to the prestigious Klingenthal factory, Germany, in its golden era.
Key Data 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 Item from East Germany).
Type: Piano accordion, 120 bass (Stradella system), ideal for a full repertoire.
Style: Classic in elegant black with dazzling gold/brass and silver metal accents.
Premium Condition and Features
This accordion is in an exceptional state of preservation (Near-Mint for an instrument of its age) and has been meticulously cared for to ensure professional performance:
Top Acoustic Quality: 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.
Hermetic Bellows: The bellows maintain excellent compression, crucial for expressive musical dynamics, and are leak-free. I am not a professional accordionist, but I detect no faults.
Outstanding Aesthetics: The glossy black finish and metal adornments are fantastically preserved.
Included Accessories:
The accordion comes with:
Protective Carrying Case/Backpack (as pictured) for protection and convenience.
The Weltmeister brand is synonymous with robust, durable quality. A 120-bass accordion from 1962 in this condition is increasingly hard to find. It is a perfect piece for:
Vintage Instrument Collectors seeking rare and well-documented pieces.
Professional Musicians who need a high-performance instrument with a unique tonal character and historical pedigree.
Don’t miss the chance to own this piece of German musical history!
Bid now and make this 1962 Weltmeister yours!
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY: Weltmeister 120 Bass Vintage Piano Accordion — Year 1962 — EXCEPTIONAL Condition
I am auctioning a gem of German musical engineering: a magnificent 120-bass Weltmeister piano accordion with verified historical origins. This instrument is not just a collectible but a sonorous testimony to the prestigious Klingenthal factory, Germany, in its golden era.
Key Data 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 Item from East Germany).
Type: Piano accordion, 120 bass (Stradella system), ideal for a full repertoire.
Style: Classic in elegant black with dazzling gold/brass and silver metal accents.
Premium Condition and Features
This accordion is in an exceptional state of preservation (Near-Mint for an instrument of its age) and has been meticulously cared for to ensure professional performance:
Top Acoustic Quality: 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.
Hermetic Bellows: The bellows maintain excellent compression, crucial for expressive musical dynamics, and are leak-free. I am not a professional accordionist, but I detect no faults.
Outstanding Aesthetics: The glossy black finish and metal adornments are fantastically preserved.
Included Accessories:
The accordion comes with:
Protective Carrying Case/Backpack (as pictured) for protection and convenience.
The Weltmeister brand is synonymous with robust, durable quality. A 120-bass accordion from 1962 in this condition is increasingly hard to find. It is a perfect piece for:
Vintage Instrument Collectors seeking rare and well-documented pieces.
Professional Musicians who need a high-performance instrument with a unique tonal character and historical pedigree.
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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