Bell Jazz Cassotto Accordion

BELL Jazz Cassotto Accordion

I am presenting a rare Jazz model BELL accordion, made by Sonola with similar specifications as the Ernie Felice SS4 model. You can think of this instrument as a lighter 2-reed double chamber version of the Bell Symphony. According to the Bell catalog "The reeds ... "speak" immediately upon command - with tremendous carrying power for every subtlety of tone, from the most delicate to the most dynamic. The superlative quality of these reeds and the careful precision fitting of each read plate are a significant part of the reason for the beauty of Bell's tone." This particular accordion features hand-made MAGNATERA reeds!

Made in Italy, Serial Number 238
Fantastic Hand Made MAGNATERA reeds
2 sets of treble - LM
Concert tuned
4 sets of bass reeds
Double Tone Chamber
Tone Modulator - creates a beautiful sonority - open it for a classic tone chambered sound or close it for even warmer and mellower tone
41 keys, 19-1/4" keyboard - American walnut keys with white key tops, excellent action
7 treble switches (2 of them are for the tone modulator): Open, Bassoon (L), Violin (M), Master (LM), Bassoon (L), Violin (M), and Close

Palm Master switch
6 different treble reed sounds ranging from the power and bite of Sonola SS20 to the warm sound of American-made Excelsior Symphony (with the modulator closed)
120 bass - noise free bass machine
5 bass registers including one that allows for playing only the lowest octave bass notes: Alto, Tenor-Alto, Master, Bass-Tenor-Contralto, and Bass
Low-A bass reed configuration - the double-riveted Bass and Tenor reeds are spectacular
Large volume air tight, clean bellows with mahogany frame - "Bellows are deep fold type for greater air capacity - precision fitting throughout avoids air loss."
Very good comfortable shoulder straps
New bellows protector
23 lb - very nice ergonomic accordion with less than 7" body depth
Very good hard case with internal padding and cover for keyboard protection
Stereo amplification with 1/4" pick up - needs the bellows cable (original was shorting), microphones tested and working. Without the cable only the treble microphones will work. Consider the amplification a bonus. I would recommend installing condenser microphones.
Serviced at the Accordion Gallery and offered with a full year warranty on the acoustic accordion

Here is a link to a shared Dropbox folder with sound samples. Please, listen with headphones to fully appreciate the tonal quality of the instrument:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cd7zpvxh3rocl53/AADcHo72Q0maE6mLI28efcxia?dl=0

This Bell is a legendary instrument with increasing value. Please, listen to the above sound samples with good head phones. The harmonic richness of the instrument is impressive. You will recognize immediately the tremendous power and impressive tonal color from the Golden Age. This accordion will be a family treasure for the true accordion lover.