SOUND DEMO (Headphones recommended)

Dear Accordion Friends,

There are many nice instruments that can keep us satisfied and inspired. However, once you come across an exceptional quality accordion you know it from the first chord you play! We all deserve to find our ultimate accordion, the accordion we will never part with. Fortunately, we have different preferences and this makes the accordion world as exciting and colorful it is. I have found MY sacred accordion and I know how great it feels to be able to hear that dream sound each time you play. I am sure someone will soon feel the same way about the accordion I am presenting to you now.

This full size professional accordion is a very special instrument of exceptional quality! As the great accordion craftsman Aldo Mencaccini says, these accordions were built to last forever. According to the Bell catalog "The reeds are closely seated on individual duraluminum plates - then mounted on walnut-faced, highly varnished reed blocks. They "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." The resonant accordion body, in combination with the best reeds and reed blocks results in a powerful rich sound. The reed configuration is LMMH with a dry tuning. There is no tremolo/musette effect. The accordion has been loved and maintained in great condition over the years.

• Made in Italy, Serial Number 724
• Fantastic Hand Made reeds
  
• 4 treble sets of reeds - LM1M2H
• Concert tuned
• 5 sets of bass reeds
  
• Double Tone Chamber (LM1)
• Tone Modulator - creates a beautiful sonority and a sound identical to the best American made Excelsiors
• 41 keys, 19-1/4" keyboard - American walnut keys with white key tops, soft to the touch, very fast, feel smooth like glass
  
• 12 treble switches (2 of them are for the tone modulator): Open, Bassoon (L), Bandoneon (LM1), Accordion (LM1M2), Organ (LH), Musette (M1M2H), Violin (M1M2), Flute (M1H), Oboe (M2), Clarinet (M1), Piccolo (H), and Close

• Palm Master (LMMH)
  
• 22 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
• 7 bass registers including one that allows for playing only the lowest octave bass notes
  
• Large volume air tight, clean bellows with mahogany frame  - "Bellows are deep fold type for greater air capacity - precision fitting throughout avoids air loss."
• Leather shoulder and bass straps
• New bellows protector
• Stereo Amplified with Tone and Volume control for Treble and Bass; stereo 1/4" TRS jack pickup
• Hard case with internal padding and cover for keyboard protection
• Offered with a full year warranty serviced at the Accordion Gallery in Flemington, NJ

Below is a link to a sound demo of the accordion (MP3 file). To fully appreciate the harmonic richness of the accordion, please use headphones if possible. The initial 24 minutes will give you an overview of all features, treble and bass switches with sound samples. For the remaining part of the recording I just played for fun to give you an idea of the instrument in action.

Bell Symphony Accordion Sound Demo (headphones recommended)

This Bell is a legendary instrument with increasing value. It was the best and most expensive accordion in the Bell line. 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.

Call 973-219-9259 with any questions or to schedule your visit to the Accordion Gallery.

Single piece, solid mahogany tone chamber.

Valves, reeds, wax, leathers - all in excellent condition.

Call 973-219-9259 with any questions.

Accordion Gallery