Professional BELL Accordion - Model 2520C, made by Scandalli
This professional Bell accordion, Model
2520C, was made in Italy by Scandalli in the1960s. The Serial Number is
N 411/631. This instrument is almost equivalent to the Scandalli
Professional 20C model. (The only difference is the grill and treble
switches design.) It features 4/5 sets of hand-made "Scandalli
Concert" reeds (the same reeds you find in the legendary 1960's
Scandalli Super VI models) with the bassoon reeds in a tone
chamber. The bass reed blocks are mounted by spring-loaded bolts to
properly manage the tension along the surface of the blocks. The body of
the instrument has the classic design used also for the famous Super VI
model Scandalli. It is carved from aged mahogany and nicely finished
throughout. When you play the accordion you can feel the vibrations with
your body, especially with the excellent recent tuning, performed inside
the instrument in the classic tradition of the Italian craftsmen. If you
have played a relatively new single chambered accordions you may have
notice the body is as deep as a 5-reed instrument. Not on this Bell. It
has the same depth as measured across the bellows as on the double
chambered model. It feels comfortable to play and the center of gravity
remains close the the chest of the musician.
Below is a link to a shared folder where you can hear sound samples of this instrument. I suggest you listen with headphones. I split the presentation in 3 parts to keep the file size smaller. This way you can play he files online without the need to download them.
This Bell accordion sounds rich and clear. It is easy to play. The tuning is beautiful. The internal overtones and resonances will make your hearth sing. The bassoon is deep and "thick" as you would expect from a tone chambered instrument. The middle octave reeds are clear and strong. The piccolo adds brilliance to the tone. You can play a variety of music. Each treble and bass switch offers a unique blend and will "call" for certain tunes from your repertoire. Call 973-219-9259 with any questions, for a phone demo, or to schedule your visit to the Accordion Gallery where you can try the accordion yourself and compare it to many other fine vintage and new instruments.
Let's explore the interior of the instrument.
The keyboard valves are made of natural white felt, the same as in the 1960s Scandalli Super VI models.
The bass machine components are corrosion-resistant.
Please,
note that the interior pictures were taken BEFORE the
microphones were upgraded to state-of-the-art AZS Model ZS-109 Power
The Bell has the same fantastic hand-made reeds as the 1960's Scandalli Super VI.
Fresh beeswax, pristine reeds and leathers, fabulous tonal response and quality!
The Contralto, Alto, and Tenor reeds share a common reed block base. This results in enhanced tonal response and harmonic richness.
