Dallape
MAESTRO Accordion
Serial Number 30021
This
is another classic vintage accordion in very good condition.
It was made in the late 1950s. The body was made from naturally
aged hardwood. The combination of woods and reeds results in an
amazing tonal richness and power. The compression is
excellent. The
serial number is proudly engraved or stamped on the back of the
accordion, each reed block, bellows frame, and many metal
parts. The
accordion has been recently serviced and is offered with a full
year warranty.
- Serial Number 30021, made in Italy
- Dallape hand-made reeds
- 4 treble sets of reeds - LM1M2H - from
deep rich bassoon to penetrating piccolo
- The out-of-chamber clarinet
reeds M2 have been tuned slightly sharp for swing effect on
the violin, musette, accordion, and master switches.
- 5 sets of bass reeds
- Double tone chamber (LM1)
- 41 keys, 19.25" keyboard - walnut keys
with white key tops; serviced in February 2025
- 12 treble switches (Master repeats): Master (LM1M2H), Violin
(M1M2), Bassoon (L), Clarinet (M1), Piccolo (H), Organ
(LH), Bandonion (LM1),
Flute (M1H), Accordion (LM1M2),
Musette (M1M2H),
Harmonium (LM1H), and Master
(LM1M2H)
- Palm Master (LMMH)
- 120 bass
- 5 bass switches
- Low-A bass reed configuration
- New bellows
- Bellows protector
- New bellows straps
- Very comfortable contoured shoulder straps
- New bass strap
- Very ergonomic and efficient full size
professional tone chamber accordion - 26
lb.
- Good solid case
- Offered with a full
year warranty
You
can hear sound samples (headphones recommended for full
appreciation of the tonal quality and harmonic richness) at the link
below:
Dallape Maestro Sound
Demo
This is a very nice, clean, and
reliable accordion. It has some wear marks. The compression is
excellent. The mechanical action is smooth. The tone is typical for
Dallape - rich and powerful with both harmonics and intensity. Please,
see the comments in the pictures area for more details.
Call 973-219-9259 with any
questions or to schedule your visit to the Accordion Gallery.
The
bellows, bellows straps, and bass strap were replaced in 2023.
There has
been some celluloid repair on the back side of the bass cover plate. I
placed Vinyl over the area (picture below).
I
serviced the keyboard in February 2025 (after recording the sound demo).
Optimized alignment and pressure on each valve.
Stabilized the keys and set the key
travel to 4.5mm. The action is great.
The
original valves are in very good condition.
Let's take
a look inside the instrument...
The RCA
connector attached to the tone chamber cover is from previous
amplification, now removed.
This is an
original accordion. The serial number could be seen on all major
components including each reed block.
