Titano Royal Accordion SN83

TITANO ROYAL Accordion

SOUND DEMO (headphones recommended)
Dear Accordion Friends,

Back in 2004 I promised to present some of the very best accordions I have ever played. 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 is a very special TITANO Royal Cassotto accordion, the crown jewel of Titano's "SUPER MODELS" line. This is one of the best Titano accordion I've had and one of the best accordions I've played. The sound is warm, yet powerful. From the deep resonant bassoon to the heart melting clarinet and crisp piccolo all the reeds bring joy and happiness to the performer and the listeners. The bass is in perfect balance to the treble. For those of you who have been fortunate to play the 1950's American made Bell and the original Scandalli Super VI from the 1950-60s I can tell you this is the "clarinet" sound and the bass growl that became the fingerprint of these legendary accordions. As a matter of fact, the bass of this Titano is deeper and overall better than the Super VI models. I have played many Titano accordions and while they are all very nice instruments this one is truly EXCEPTIONAL - fabulous reeds response, dynamic range and overtones, excellent mechanics, perfect balance. 
Titano Royal Accordion SN83
Here is a link to a shared sound file. I suggest using headphones if possible to fully appreciate the tonal quality of the accordion:

Titano Royal Accordion Sound Demo

The accordion has been serviced at the Accordion Gallery and is offered with a full year warranty. The instrument looks great. It is clean, with excellent mechanics and compression. Most importantly, the tonal quality is truly impressive. You can play the instrument very soft or very loud and it will respond instantly. You are welcome to visit the Accordion Gallery and treat yourself with a memorable performance with this fascinating accordion. Call 973-219-9259 with any questions.
Titano Royal Accordion SN83

Titano Royal Accordion SN83

Titano Royal Accordion SN83

Titano Royal Accordion SN83

Titano Royal Accordion SN83

Titano Royal Accordion SN83

Titano Royal Accordion SN83

Titano Royal Accordion SN83

Titano Royal Accordion SN83

Titano Royal Accordion SN83

Let's take a look inside the accordion...

Titano Royal Accordion SN83

Keyboard cleaned and action optimized. All original valves are in excellent condition.

Titano Royal Accordion SN83

Titano Royal Accordion SN83

The interior is beautifully finished. The tone chamber is made of single piece aged mahogany.
The accordion has matured nicely and grown to its full potential. The harmonic richness is truly impressive.

Titano Royal Accordion SN83

Titano Royal Accordion SN83

The number on the reed blocks is 083. I have serviced about a dozen of these models over thelast 20 years.
There are not many of them made. I believe this number is for the Royal models while the 33515 number on the back
of the accordion is a general serial number running across all Titano models. It is reasonable to assume that in a
good year the company would make few hundred accordions of all models but only 10-20 Royal models.

The 083 internal serial number and the evolution of the tone chamber (from rectangular to round) makes me think
this instrument was made in the 1960s.

Titano Royal Accordion SN83

The reed blocks are identical to the reed blocks found in the 1950's Scandalli Super VI.Even more interestingly, the
mounting of the bass blocks is the same and only found in these two models - Scandalli Super VI and Titano Royal.
I have no doubts there has been some collaboration between the manufacturers.

Titano Royal Accordion SN83

I re-waxed the reed blocks in 2016 and performed a complete tuning. The instrument has been with a professional accordionist for the last 8 years. I bought it back recently. The tuning holds amazingly well. The wax and reed leathers are in excellent condition. You can listen to the sound demo and appreciate the tonal quality.

Titano Royal Accordion SN83

Titano Royal Accordion SN83

Titano Royal Accordion SN83

The accordion features spectacular hand-made double riveted BINCI reeds.

Titano Royal Accordion SN83

Titano Royal Accordion SN83

Below is a picture of the bass reed blocks. If you are familiar with the 1950s Scandalli Super VI accordions and see this picture you would bet this is a Super VI accordion. The architecture and design of the reed blocks and much of the accordion body and mechanics are the same. While the Super VI has a standard low-C reed configuration, this Titano Royal model features low-A bass with enhanced depth and tonal richness.

Titano Royal Accordion SN83

The bass machine has been cleaned and lubricated. The action is great.

Titano Royal Accordion SN83

Call 973-219-9259 with any questions or to schedule your visit to the Accordion Gallery.

Titano Royal Accordion SN83

Titano Royal Accordion SN83

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