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 vaarnished 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 mild musette tuning. The accordion has been loved and maintained in great condition over the years.

• Hand made reeds
  
• 4 treble sets of reeds - LM1M2H
• Beautiful mild tremolo tuning, between American swing and Continental Musette
• 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), Harmonium (LM1H), Musette (M1M2H), Violin (M1M2), Celeste (M1H), Oboe (M2), Clarinet (M1), Tremolo (H), and Close
  
• Palm Master (LMMH)
  
• 22 different treble reed sounds ranging from the power and bite of Sonola to the gentle and warm sound of Excelsior (with the modulator closed)
  
• 120 bass - noise free bass machine - - 6 bass registers - low G ! tuning
  
• Treble side microphones have been removed and the potentiometers on the grill are not connected. Bass microphones are still present.
• Large volume air tight bellows with mahogany frame  - "Bellows are deep fold type for greater air capacity - precision fitting throughout avoids air loss."
• Very well balanced accordion - 28 lb
• Excellent new shoulder straps, bass strap, backpad, and case
  

This Bell is a legendary instrument with increasing value. It was the best and most expensive accordion in the Bell line. I have only seen 3 such instruments over the years. This particular one looks new but carries the tremendous power and impressive tonal color from the Golden Age. I think it was built in the 60s. It will be a family treasure for the true accordion lover. 

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