STRADAVOX
Cassotto Compact Model Accordion
We
are pleased to present a beautifully designed and built compact size
professional accordion. This instrument looks classy, feels great,
and projects a rich harmonious tone. It has
been serviced at the Accordion Gallery and is offered with our
comprehensive one-year warranty. You will receive a clean accordion
with excellent mechanics and compression, responsive reeds, and new straps
and backpad to make
handling of this ergonomically optimized instrument even more pleasant.
- Made
in Italy, Serial Number
2951
- Professional quality
hand-finished reeds (LMMH)
- 4 sets of treble reeds with LMMH configuration
- Double Tone Chamber (LM1)
- Concert
tuned with a very mild swing in the MM reed combination
- 13
treble
switches: Bassoon (L), Clarinet (M1), Piccolo (H), Organ (LH),
Musette (MMH), Flute (M2H) , Master
(LMMH),
Cello (LM1), Violin (MM), Oboe (M1H), Saxophone (LM2), Accordion (LMM),
and Harmonium (LM1H)
- Palm master switch (LMMH)
- 41 keys, 18.5" keyboard
- 5 sets of bass reeds
- 120 bass
- 7 bass switches
- Clean air-tight bellows
- New straps
- New bellows protector
- Stereo SANO amplification that will support Sano's patented
tremolo effect if used with a SANO amp; Stereo and Mono modes; separate
Tone and Volume controls for Treble and Bass
- Good solid hard shell case with internal padding and cover
for keyboard protection; has some exterior white paint spots (shown in
the picture)
- ~26 lb
- One year warranty serviced at the
Accordion Gallery in Flemington, NJ
Below
is a link to a shared folder where you can hear sound samples
of this instrument. I suggest you listen with headphones. I
split the presentation in 3 parts to keep the file size smaller. This
way you can play he files online without the need to download them.
Stradavox Cassotto Accordion Demo
I
think this is a late 1950's or early 1960's model. The mechanical and
acoustic condition of the instrument is very good to excellent.
However, there are some cosmetic imperfections I would like to
disclose. The key tops have yellowed similar to Excelsior and Sonola
accordions made in the same time period. The effect can't be seen on a
sunny day or with flash photography. Therefore, I have included several
indoor pictures without a flash to show the yellow tint on the key
tops. The D1 and A2 key tops have cracks that have been repaired by a
previous owner (not a great job on D1) and G2 key tops has a minor
surface scratch. I have included a close-up photo of that area of
the keyboard. I have a complete set of new ivory finished key tops that
I can include with the accordion in the case the new owner would decide
to have all key tops replaced.
The accordion is in very good condition and has that mature rich sound
you
would expect from one of the best made instruments from the "Golden
Age". Solid aged mahogany has been used for the body of the accordion,
the tone chamber, and the reed blocks, similar to the top models Zero
Sette made accordions like Zero Sette B30 and Petosa AM1100. In
addition, this Stradavox has several custom features that I have seen
on other high end instrument. I have several Stradavox catalogs from
that 1950-60;s and can't find this particular model. I believe it was
custom ordered for someone who had extensive experience with accordions
design and service. Please, read my
comments between the photographs for interesting design details.
After more than 3 decades dominated by full size accordions with 19.25"
keyboard length, recently the industry has recognized the need for
ergonomically optimized compact models. There has been growing demand
for these lighter weight accordions. However, it has been a challenge
to reduce the footprint and weight of the instrument without
compromising the tonal quality. Some of you have probably purchased or
tried a compact accordion advertised as light-weight only to discover
the air efficiency and tonal quality have been severely diminished...
This compact model Stradavox Cassotto accordion is comparable to some
of the best new compact professional models like the Siwa &
Figli Super Cobra and Beltuna Prestige IV C. If you have been
looking for a full
4-reed sound from a compact size tone chamber accordion this instrument
is worth your attention. Call 973-770-6877 with any questions.
