Siwa & Figli Schumann "Palisander" Model Accordion

This model was designed for strolling musicians who like a more compact and light weight instrument that still features full size keys and hand-made reeds. The weight reduction is achieved by reducing the keyboard range from 41 keys to 37 keys F-F. As a result, the accordion body can be more compact as well. These accordions have unique bass section with 102 buttons. You can think of the standard 96-bass setup with the added D# row on top.

The Schumann models are finished in palisander, rosewood, olive, maple, walnut root etc. They look gorgeous and the tonal quality and ease of handling are equally appealing. All instrument feature hand-made reeds and genuine leather valves. You can order any reed configuration and custom tuning. Many special options are available like wooden Tone Modulator, interchangeable reed blocks, amplification, MIDI, and custom color patterns (keys/buttons/bellows colors).

This particular accordion offers all desirable features in its class:

Gorgeous palisander wood exterior
Excellent hand made reeds
Tone Modulator - a high quality wooden resonator mounted under the grill that emulates the effect of a tone chamber and results is a warmer tone when closed (a feature you may recognize from the top of the line American-made Excelsior Symphony and Symphony Grand models). Opening the slides of the tone modulator results in a brighter tone, almost as if the resonator is not present.
4 sets of treble reeds LM1M2M3 and LM1M2H - interchangeable reed blocks included
Beautiful and clever "asymmetric" musette tuning with the LMMM reed configuration allowing for Swing, Italian, German, and French musette sounds on the same accordion
Concert tuned with slight offset to the M2 reeds with the LMMH reed configuration provides a full range of concert/dry tuned sounds combined with American swing.
13 different dual-label treble switches allow for a variety of sounds

In the musette LMMM reed configuration the M2 reeds are tuned slightly sharp for mild tremolo/swing sound (switches highlighted in blue). The M3 reeds are tuned flat to provide classic Italian musette (switches highlighted in green). The triple MMM musette is suitable for French/German/Slovenian styles (switches highlighted in red). The Bassoon, Clarinet, and Bandoneon remain concert tuned. See the table below for detailed switch names and corresponding reed configuration.

In the concert LMMH reed configuration the M2-M3 reeds are replaced by H-M2 reeds. Now the M2 reeds are tuned slightly sharp to retain the American swing tuning on the Accordion, Violin, Master, and Musette switches (highlighted in blue). All other switches correspond to concert tuned sounds. See the table below for detailed switch names and corresponding reed configuration.

Siwa & Figli Schumann "Palisander" Model Accordion
Treble switches configuration
L-M1-M2-M3 Reed Configuration		L-M1-M2-H Reed Configuration (replace M2-M3 with H-M2)
Name	Reed Configuration	Name	Reed Configuration
Open	Tone Modulator Off	Open	Tone Modulator Off
Bassoon	L	Bassoon	L
Bandonion	L-M1	Bandonion	L-M1
Accordion	L-M1-M3	Accordion	L-M1-M2
Harmonium	L-M1-M2	Harmonium	L-M1-H
Sax	L-M2	Organ	L-H
Master	L-M1-M2-M3	Master	L-M1-M2-H
Musette	M1-M2-M3	Musette	M1-M2-H
Violin	M1-M3	Violin	M1-M2
Violin II	M1-M2	Flute	M1-H
Clarinet	M1	Clarinet	M1
Sopran	M2	Piccolo	H
Closed	Tone Modulator On	Closed	Tone Modulator On

Palm Master (LMMM or LMMH)
Professional keyboard - 37 full size keys F-F with pearl key tops; smooth edges, excellent fast action
4 sets of bass reeds with low G configuration for the solid deep bass that combines tonal depth and fast response
102 pearl bass buttons
5 bass switches
Stereo condenser microphones (7 treble plus 3 bass) with separate Volume controls and anti-feedback circuitry
The volume of the 17-fold bellows matches perfectly the reed configuration resulting in impressive efficiency of the accordion.
Less than 24 lb
The best quality accessories - straps, bellows protector, custom-made hard-shell case with wheels, internal keyboard protective cover, and side additional side handle

This instrument has a great feel and balance. The reeds are made in house and combine the tonal depth of the Siwa bombate reeds with the harmonic richness of the Sabbatini reeds in the middle of the spectral range. The effect is a powerful tone with well blended harmonics. The accordion handles very easy. With the interchangeable reeds you will be able to play any music style with any other musicians and have the authentic sound for the selected repertoire. This is really like buying two accordions for the price of one. It takes about 5 minutes to replace the reed blocks and convert the accordion from musette to concert configuration.

The accordion comes with 3 years warranty, serviced at the Accordion Gallery in Flemington, NJ. Call 973-219-9259 with any accordion related questions. I believe I can help.