Scandalli Super VI 1950s Model

Scandalli Super VI Accordion - 1950's Model

Dear Accordion Friends,

I like to present a very special, 1950s Scandalli Super VI. The accordion is light weight, ergonomic, air-tight, and efficient, with fabulous mechanics throughout. The instrument has been serviced by the previous owner and is ready for a new home.

New keyboard valves
New treble switches
New bellows tape
New shoulder, bass, and bellows straps

Below is a summary of the specifications. Please, see the pictures for more details and important comments.

Made in Italy in the early-1950's, Internal Serial Number 5, possibly one of the first made
Hand made CATRARO double-riveted Reeds
4 sets of treble reeds LMMH
Concert tuned
5 sets of bass reeds
Double Tone Chamber (LM1)
41 ivory-finished keys, excellent valves, great action
11 treble switches: Bassoon (L), Bandoneon (LM1), Harmonium (LM₁H), Accordion (LM1M2), Organ (LH), Master (LMMH), Musette (M1M2H), Violin (M1M2), Oboe (M1H), Clarinet (M1), and Piccolo (H). The switches have been replaced at some point. One reason could be to get access to the popular Harmonium switch that was not available on the early 1950s models.

Palm Master (LMMH)
120 bass
7 bass switches
Very well balanced accordion - 24.5 lb
New original Scandalli shoulder straps
New high quality Italian bass and bellows straps
Hard case with internal padding or a soft gig-bag to properly protect and store the instrument

Here is a link to a shared MP3 sound demo (headphones recommended) - Scandalli Super VI SOUND DEMO

There are many special details about the making and performance of this accordion that have never been implemented on any other model after 1970. The pictures will tell the story. This accordion is spectacular and whatever I tell you to describe its feel and sound will be an understatement. You've got to play it!

Call us at 973-219-9259 with any questions or to schedule your visit to the Accordion Gallery where you can try the accordion yourself and compare it to many other fine new instruments as well as some of the best classic vintage accordions.

Below you can see the interior design and admire the craftsmanship of the 1950s Italian masters.

The accordion body is made of solid mahogany. The naturally aged wood has matured even more over the 70 years this instrument has been loved and played.

Below you can see the bass side interior. I would like to mention two important features found
in the 1950-50s Scandalli Super VI, Settimio Soprani Artist VI, and Titano Royal accordions.

1. The spring-loaded support for the bass reed blocks allows for a uniform pressure distribution across the reed blocks, prevents warping, and allows for fine tuning adjustment as humidity and temperatures could affect the pitch of the reeds.

2. The Contralto/Alto and Tenor reed blocks share a common base plate resulting in enhanced resonance and more stable pitch.

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