Da Vinci - Guerrini Superior 2

Da Vinci (Guerrini Superior 2) Professional Accordion

Dear Accordion Friends,

This Da Vinci accordion is a genuine Guerrini instrument made in Italy for Milton Mann. (See a letter from Remo Guerrini below the pictures.) This is the top of the line model (equivalent to the Guerrini Superior 2) featuring 4/5 sets of reeds and a double tone chamber. The original owner replaced the piccolo reeds with a third set of clarinet reeds. Now the reed configuration is LMMM with both concert and musette sounds. This beautiful accordion was made in the 1980's - a great decade for the Guerrini company. After the merger with Sonola, Guerrini enjoyed almost a complete dominance in the Balkans and received recognition in the US. This particular accordion has been serviced at the Accordion Gallery and is in very good condition. It is offered with a full year warranty.

Made in Italy in the 1980's
4 treble sets of reeds - LM1M2M3
Both Musette and Concert (dry) tuning available through the tuning and the reed combinations assigned to the treble switches.
Double tone chamber (LM1)
41 keys, 19-3/8" professional keyboard with the typical Guerrini comfortable feel and great action
Custom-made high-quality wooden Tone Modulator mounted under the grill - allows for changing of the tonal character of the accordion from warmer (modulator closed) to brighter (modulator open) sound
12 different treble switches: MC (Modulator Closed), Bassoon (L), Accordion (LM1M2), Bandonion (LM1), Harmonium (LM1M3), Organ (LM3), Musette (M1M2M3), Violin (M1M2), Oboe (M1M3), Clarinet (M1), Piccolo (M3), and MO (Modulator Open). All reeds are tuned the same pitch except for the M3 reeds that are tuned sharp. The switches highlighted in blue correspond to French musette sounds. The Bassoon, Accordion, Bandonion, Violin, and Clarinet switches produce classic concert sounds.

Palm Master (LMMM)
22 different treble sounds with the Tome Modulator in Open and Closed position.

The Tone Modulator can be removed very easy - see the pictures below. If you like to play jazz and prefer deep warm bassoon and clarinet sounds I suggest you play the accordion with the Tone Modulator Closed. For French and Italian songs it is better to open the modulator. For Balkan music I suggest you remove the modulator (takes less than 5 minutes) and use the classic chambered powerful tone of the instrument on the Bassoon, Accordion, Bandonion, Violin, and Clarinet switches.

5 sets of bass reeds
120 bass with 9 different bass switches
Low-A bass reed configuration
Clean, air tight bellows with lots of volume
Excellent compression
Bellows protector
Stereo amplified with 4 treble and 2 bass microphones. The treble microphones work great. The bass microphones have low gain and may have to be replaced.
All-leather padded professional straps with back straps
New bass strap
28 lb
Your choice of a new gig bag with lots of padding and cover for keyboard protection OR good used solid case

The accordion is very clean. It shows only minor wear from regular playing. Several key tops have surface hairline cracks, mostly in the middle G-D area. I have shown close-up photographs. The performer can't feel these imperfections since the key tops remain smooth to the touch. The bellows tape has some wear on top and bottom sides from friction with the metal mesh bellows straps. There are some small dents on the grill. These are all only cosmetic issues and do not affect the performance of the accordion. This is a top notch professional accordion with great compression, smooth mechanical action, and rich powerful tone. It is ready for professional use on stage or in a recording studio. I am pleased to offer the new owner a full year comprehensive warranty serviced at the Accordion Gallery.

Call 973-770-6877 with any questions or to schedule your visit to the Accordion Gallery where you can compare this instrument to other classic vintage and many brand new accordions.

Let's look inside this beautiful accordion...

The wooden Tone Modulator can be removed and installed in less than 5 minutes. If you like to play jazz and prefer
deep warm bassoon and clarinet sounds I suggest you play the accordion with the Tone Modulator Closed. For French
and Italian songs it is better to open the modulator. For Balkan music I suggest you remove the modulator and use the classic
chambered powerful tone of the instrument on the Bassoon, Accordion, Bandonion, Violin, and Clarinet switches.

All treble valves are made of natural white felt and genuine leather and are in excellent condition.

The accordion and the tone chamber are made of aged mahogany. The interior is nicely varnished and in pristine condition.

Guerrini has made an extra effort in the design and production of the reed blocks. A special selection of woods
have been used to achieve optimal tonal character and power.

The reeds, leathers, and wax are in excellent condition.

Accordion Gallery