In
2009 Siwa &
Figli and the Accordion Gallery introduced a special Accordion Gallery
Line of instruments. Each accordion is absolutely unique. The accordion
body including the grill and the side bass cover is carved from rare
selection of naturally aged woods. The body is
varnished in the tradition of violin making and not
covered
in
Polyurethane. The results are amazing - enhanced natural wood grain and
improved sound projection. The tonal characteristics are based
on the wood selection and could be jazzy-dark or polka-bright. Each
instrument features the best quality hand made reeds available today,
genuine Italian leather reed valves, double tone chamber, precise
mechanics, and ergonomic body design optimized for best feel and ease
of handling.
It is extremely difficult to find properly cut and aged wood for making
musical instruments. It takes over a year to craft one of these special
accordions. Each instrument radiates warmth. The tonal characteristics
are as unique as the design and appearance of the accordion - truly
fantastic!
This particular accordion
was custom made for Boki Cvetkovski with extended range G-C keyboard and
interchangeable
reed blocks for LMMH and LLMM reed configuration. This would be a
perfect LLMM jazz accordion as well as a fantastic LMMH
concert instrument. The accordion took over a year to build and was
delivered in April 2011. It is still virtually new.
Custom Made Siwa & Figli Super Quattro Jazz Accordion | |||
Treble switches configuration | |||
Standard L-M1-M2-H Model L-M1 in the tone chamber |
Custom L1-L2-M1-M2 Jazz Model L1-M1 in the tone chamber |
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Name | Reed Configuration | Name | Reed Configuration |
Bassoon | L | Bassoon | L1 |
Bandon | L-M1 | Bandon | L1-M1 |
Accord | L-M1-M2 | Accord | L1-M1-M2 |
Sax | L-M2 | Sax | L1-M2 |
Harmon | L-M1-H | Jazz Band | L1-M1-L2 |
Organ | L-H | Jazz Bass | L1-L2 |
Musette | M1-M2-H | Accord 2 | M1-M2-L2 |
Violin | M1-M2 | Violin | M1-M2 |
Flute | M1-H | Sax 2 | M1-L2 |
Horn | M2-H | Band 2 | M2-L2 |
Oboe | M2 | Oboe | M2 |
Clarinet | M1 | Clarinet | M1 |
Piccolo | H | Bass 2 | L2 |