Paolo Soprani - - Button accordion - Italy (No reserve price)
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Paolo Soprani 5-row chromatic button accordion (C-System) dating from the 1950s/1960s, made in Italy from wood and plastic, weighing 12 kg, includes the original wooden case, not tested and currently non-functional and requires restoration.
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Beautiful and authentic chromatic 5-row button accordion from the absolute top brand Paolo Soprani (Castelfidardo, Italy), dating from the 1950s / early 1960s. The instrument is finished in a splendid deep red celluloid with a marble/pearl effect and gold-colored decorative elements on the grill.
The instrument is in a nice, playable vintage condition. The absolute ace of this accordion is the excellent compression: in the air-tightness test it takes longer than 10 seconds for the bellows to fully open without pressing any keys. The bellows and the internal leathers are therefore excellent air-tight and the core of the instrument is very healthy. The instrument plays reasonably well to the touch and the registers/buttons respond smoothly.
Note: Currently one melody key is missing (see photos); this is easily restored by a connoisseur or repairer.
Included accessories:
• Original wooden carrying case: lined with brown skai leather, featuring the very characteristic and rare black-and-white Baroque/Damask interior lining from that period.
• Three vintage lesson books/sheet music: A unique set by the well-known Belgian composer Emile Van Herck (issued by Éditions Hetty Luik and Éditions Jendel Brussels), including the sought-after "Beste der Methoden voor Chromatische Accordeon".
A splendid, historic complete package for the collector or enthusiast of the legendary Paolo Soprani sound.
Beautiful and authentic chromatic 5-row button accordion from the absolute top brand Paolo Soprani (Castelfidardo, Italy), dating from the 1950s / early 1960s. The instrument is finished in a splendid deep red celluloid with a marble/pearl effect and gold-colored decorative elements on the grill.
The instrument is in a nice, playable vintage condition. The absolute ace of this accordion is the excellent compression: in the air-tightness test it takes longer than 10 seconds for the bellows to fully open without pressing any keys. The bellows and the internal leathers are therefore excellent air-tight and the core of the instrument is very healthy. The instrument plays reasonably well to the touch and the registers/buttons respond smoothly.
Note: Currently one melody key is missing (see photos); this is easily restored by a connoisseur or repairer.
Included accessories:
• Original wooden carrying case: lined with brown skai leather, featuring the very characteristic and rare black-and-white Baroque/Damask interior lining from that period.
• Three vintage lesson books/sheet music: A unique set by the well-known Belgian composer Emile Van Herck (issued by Éditions Hetty Luik and Éditions Jendel Brussels), including the sought-after "Beste der Methoden voor Chromatische Accordeon".
A splendid, historic complete package for the collector or enthusiast of the legendary Paolo Soprani sound.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Paolo Soprani
Multiple models
No
Country of origin
Italy
Physical condition
Non-functioning/ For restoration
Number of objects
1
Includes
Original case
Weight
12 kg
Material
Plastic, Wood
Functional condition
Not tested
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