Excelsior Van Damme Jazz Model Accordion

EXCELSIOR Jazz Cassotto Accordion SN 10493

SOUND DEMO: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cyfpbx7oeswdbin/AADzCTX5_3xg23FNDwvGZ7Ksa?dl=0

Here is another beautifully restored Excelsior accordion. The instrument has the original hand-made Excelsior reeds. You will immediately recognize the typical Excelsior sound and overtone richness. The tonal balance between treble and bass is perfect. The compression is excellent. The reeds are nicely optimized and air efficient. Playing this accordion is a true pleasure. This is the jazz model, also known as Van Damme model. It features 3 sets of reeds with double bassoon and clarinet reeds and double tone chamber. You have bassoon and clarinet reeds in the chamber and another set of bassoon reeds out of the chamber. The keyboard has extended range from G to C. This way the double bassoon sound can be used as a violin switch if played in the upper two octaves. There is also a tone modulator that is so important for the warm "Excelsior sound".

Special Jazz Model
Serial Number: 10493
Hand-made reeds
3 treble sets of reeds (Lc-L-M) - Concert tuning
Double Tone Chamber (Lc-M)
42 professional size keys F-C, American walnut keyboard
10 treble switches - Double-Bassoon (LcL), Basson-cassotto (Lc), Bassoon (L), Bandoneon (LcM), Sax (LM), Clatinet (M), Double-Bassoon (LcL), Basson-cassotto (Lc), Bassoon (L), and Clatinet (M), Note that the Middle octave clarinet reeds are labeled "N" on the actual switches. Lc stands for "Low Octave (bassoon) reeds in Chamber.

Palm Master switch (LcLM)
Tone Modulator
5 sets of bass reeds with low A configuration
120 bass
6 bass switches
18-fold bellows
Bellow protector
High quality shoulder straps and bass straps
Clean and shiny chrome plating throughout
New condenser microphones powered by a 9-Volt battery mounted in the bass compartment - 1/4" pick up, Volume knobs for Treble and Bass
Solid hard-shell case in very good condition
26 lb
One year warranty serviced at the Accordion Gallery in Landing, NJ

There are a few cosmetic imperfections. The "E" letter from the Excelsior name is not original and was glued a little sloppy (see the picture above the description). Several key tops have hairline surface cracks (pictures below). The keys remain smooth to the touch and have excellent action. The instrument has been serviced at the Accordion Gallery. The mechanical action and reeds performance are great.

Here is a link to a Dropbox folder where you can see more high resolution photographs and hear sound samples of this magnificent instrument. Please, use headphones to fully appreciate the tonal quality and character of the instrument:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cyfpbx7oeswdbin/AADzCTX5_3xg23FNDwvGZ7Ksa?dl=0