Siwa
& Figli Super
Quattro MIDI Accordion
Hello
Accordion Friends,
Imagine
a team of musicians, craftsmen, and engineers
with knowledge of the time-tested accordion building
practices
and access
to state of the art
technology, a team enriched with
experience of restoring more than 1000 accordions and able to
combine
the best features from all of them, a team with a vast network of
accordionists constantly providing their feedback - will you trust
these
people to design your dream accordion? This is the team you have
working for you when you trust Siwa & Figli and the Accordion
Gallery.
Many
accordionists have
joined our Siwa & Figli Community as customers, featured
artists,
friends. We invite you to try the Super Qauttro and experience its
tonal quality and character. It will remind you of the finesse and
richness of the 1960's Super VI treble sound, enhanced with the
1980's
Guerrini President deep and strong bass sound. Yet, the Super
Quattro
has a character of its own. It has been ergonomically optimized and
is
about 1.5 lb lighter than the Guerrini with the center of gravity
brought closer to the performer's body. The mechanical and acoustic
balance is impressive. The overall efficiency is extraordinary. You
can
enjoy a vast dynamic range and play from very soft to very loud and
the
instrument will respond instantly to your creative artistic
demands. You have to experience the accordion and be aware
of how little effort it needs to reward you with its harmonic
richness
and explosive response.
This
particular instrument I am presenting here is a 2009 model and has
been
gently played over the years. Recently I bought it back and serviced
it. It looks, feels, and sounds fabulous. It features 4/5 sets of
hand-made Binci reeds with LMMH configuration and a gentle American
swing tuning (mild tremolo when both sets of clarinet reeds are
played
together). The acoustic accordion is complemented with MIDI with
electromagnetic sensors and the smallest power supply I have ever
seen
(see the pictures below). Here is a summary of the
features.
- Made
in
Castelfidardo, Italy
- Hand made BINCI reeds with
genuine leather reed valves
- 4/5
sets
of reeds
- LMMH
reed
configuration
- American
swing tuning
- Double
Tone
Chamber (LM)
-
41
keys, 19.25
"
keyboard - wooden keys with ivory finished key
tops
- smooth edges - a delight to play
- 13
different
treble switches - Bassoon (L), Bandonion (LM1), Accordion
(LM1M2),
Sax (LM2), Harmonium (LM1H), Organ (LH), Musette
(M1M2H),
Violin (M1M2), Flute (M1H), Horn
(M2H),
Oboe (M2), Clarinet
(M1), and Piccolo (H). The switches highlighted in blue correspond
to a
mild tremolo (swing) sound. The other switches are concert tuned.
- Palm
master
(LMMH) - doesn't repeat above the keyboard. This way you have 14
distinct treble sounds.
- Chin
Violin
switch MM
- 120
ivory
finished bass buttons
- 9
bass switches providing matching bass reed combinations
for each of the treble sounds
- Tone
chamber
in the bass with low G reed configuration
- Large
volume
bellows
- The
best
quality accessories available today - bellows
protector,
generously padded straps, and case with wheels and a second handle
- Factory installed
MIDI system for treble and bass with state of the art
Hall Effect (electromagnetic) sensors
The following (optional)
MIDI modules/arranges are available for purchase with this
accordion:
- Ketron
XD3 like
new, custom made travel case or gig bag included
- Solton
MS40
MIDI module (optional Balkan rhythms/styles 7/8, 9/8, 11/8 etc.)
This accordion
is offered with two years
warranty serviced at the Accordion Gallery. Local
support is very
important.
The new owner will enjoy a beautiful instrument with smooth
mechanics, impressive tonal character, and very strong sound
projection. The
MIDI will open a whole new world for orchestration and musical
expression.
Call
me at 973-770-6877 with any questions or to schedule your
visit to the Accordion Gallery.
The MIDI electronics unitizes state
of the art electromagnetic sensors that don't affect the action of the
keyboard an bass machine.
This setup is very light and non-invasive. The electronics was
installed at the Siwa & Figli factory when the accordion was built.
The MIDI is very easy to use. It comes
with the smallest custom-built power supply I have seen, the size of a
standard business card. All cables are included.
See you at the Accordion
Gallery.