Ottavianelli
Custom-built Musette Accordion
This
is a very nice one-owner accordion, custom ordered with blue pearl
finish and rhinestone decoration. The accordion has been serviced at
the Accordion Gallery. It is very clean and looks like new. This
instrument will
offer you a variety of sounds with 4 sets of treble reeds and 5 sets
of bass reeds. The reed configuration is LMMM. You have LM with
concert tuning and 2 additional sets of clarinet reeds (M2 and M3)
with musette tuning allowing for concert (dry) sounds like bassoon,
clarinet, bandoneon, as well as beautiful Italian and French
musette sounds when adding M2 and M3.
Here is a
summary of the features:
- Made in Italy, Serial Number 10
- Hand Made reeds
- Tone Chamber (bassoon reeds)
- 4 sets of treble reeds - LMMM
- Musette
tuned - please, listen to the sound samples
- 11 treble switches (see the pictures below for names and
corresponding reed configuration). You can select from 3 concert (dry)
treble sounds and 6 musette sounds with different degree of
tremolo. The Bassoon and Musette switches re[eat at both ends of
the keyboard for easier access.

- Palm Master switch (LMMM)
- Compact size 18.5" professional
keyboard with pearl key tops and excellent action
- 5 sets of bass reeds with low G
configuration for deep powerful sound
- 120 white pearl bass buttons, each one is surrounded by felt for
very smooth and silent action
- 7 bass switches
- Bellows protector
- Excellent straps
- Original hand case with wheels and side handle
- 26.5 lb
- Master Dynamic MIDI
system for treble and bass
- State of the art Hall Effect
(electromagnetic) sensors
- Intuitive
and friendly grill controller, easy to program and use
(comes to you fully programmed)
- Separate
Bass, Chords, and Treble sections for easy recall of your
favorite orchestral sounds
- Bellows Dynamics
- Power supply (also serves as
Sound Module), cables, and accessories bag are
included
- Built-in
sound card ! - ready to use without
need for additional MIDI modules
- MIDI manual available for
download at the link below:
- Condenser
microphones - the amplified acoustic sound blends beautifully
with the electronics voices
- Separate
Volume controls for Treble and Bass
The accordion can be played without additional
MIDI modules using the built-in sounds. However, if the performer
desires to use external MIDI module it is possible to use it in
addition to the internal sound card. Any MIDI module will work
with this state-of-the-art system. 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
- Ketron
SD3, gigbag included
- Solton
MS40 MIDI module (optional Balkan rhythms/styles 7/8, 9/8, 11/8
etc.)
- Roland
BK 7-m
You can hear the accordion at the links
below (headphones recommended):
The accordion is
in excellent condition and is offered with one year warranty
on the acoustic instrument. The
factory-installed MIDI and the microphones work fine.
However, these electronic features are offered as a bonus
($2000 value) and are not covered by the warranty.
The accordion looks beautiful, has flawless mechanics and great
tonal character and projection. It will be perfect for an
entertainer with diverse repertoire. The MIDI will
open a whole new world for orchestration and musical
expression. The microphones can be used independent of the
MIDI.
Call
973-219-9259 with any questions or for a phone demo. Even
better, visit the the Accordion Gallery.The
amount of accordion related knowledge you will acquire and the
opportunity to play some of the best accordions
ever made is a unique experience well worth your time and effort.







The
interior is also like new. The accordion is in tune.
All
reeds, reed valves, and wax throughout are in excellent condition.


The serial
number 10 is stamped on all internal components.


The
picture below shows the MIDI accessories included with the instrument
- everything you need to start enjoying the orchestral features:
1. MIDI power supply that also serves as
tone generator (the black box with multiple inputs)
2. MIDI data cable that connects the
accordion to the power supply power supply
3. Audio cable for the microphones
(connects to the 1/4" jack output on the accordion)
4. Audio cable for built-in orchestral
sounds (connects to the Line Out of the power supply)
The
photograph below shows the accordion connected with the MIDI data
cable to the power supply.
The
grill controller is pre-programmed and very easy to use. There are
separate sections for treble side, bass, and chords. You can adjust
volume, octave, and bellows dynamics control on each section.