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 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. If you have played a Royal model with Catraro reeds you will always be attracted to that sound and response. I call it "The Richard Galliano Sound". The accordion becomes part of you and you can express the slightest musical nuance. 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. If you'd like to know more about the quality of Titano accordions, please check this web site http://www.titano.com/features.htm. 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, amazing efficiency.

The hardware is clean with no rust. The overall cosmetic condition is very good. The compression is excellent. The reeds are fabulous. The accordion is ergonomically designed and well balanced and will be perfect for a dynamic and expressive performance. Offered with one year warranty.

• Made in Italy, Serial Number 13032 (Internal number 04)
• Very impressive hand-made Catraro reeds
• 4 sets of treble reeds - LMMH
• Double Tine Chamber (LM1)
• Concert tuned
• 44 keys - 20.5" extended keyboard range F-C (18.9" length across the F-A 41-key range)
• 11 treble switches - Bassoon (L), Accordion (LMM), Bandoneon (LM1), Organ (LH), Sopran (M2),  Master (LMMH), Musette (MMH), Violin (MM), Oboe (MH), Clarinet (M2), and Piccolo (H)

• Palm Master switch (LMMH)
• 5 sets of bass reeds
• Shared base of the middle and high harmony reed blocks for enhanced resonances - this feature was invented at the Scandalli factory when the Super VI model was designed and can be found only on the original 1950-60s Super VI, some Bell models made by Scandalli, and the high-end Titano models. 
• 120 bass
• Stradella / Quint Free-bass Convertor model (see explanation below)
• 9 bass switches - 7 for Stradella and 2 for Quint free-bass
• NEW bellows with plenty of volume, optimized for the reed configuration and body size
• Excellent compression
• Titano's patented bellows protector
• NEW shoulder and bass straps
• 29 lb
• Good solid hard shell case

The Quint Free-bass system is very intuitive (see the diagram below). The first two rows (counter-bass and bass) remain the same. The next two rows (major and minor chords in Stradella system) now play single notes like the first two rows but one octave above. The fifth and sixth rows (seventh and diminished chords in Stradella) play single notes in the same layout as the first two rows but two octave higher. This way, the performer can use the knowledge about bass and counter-bass buttons layout and play melody spanning 3 octaves. The free-bass allows the performer to play music written for piano and organ and enhances the orchestral capabilities of the instrument.

Here is a link to a shared folder with sound samples from the actual accordion for sale:
SOUND SAMPLES (headphone recommended)

Call 973-219-9259 with any questions or to schedule your visit to the Accordion Gallery where you can try this accordion.

Call 973-219-9259 with any questions or to schedule your visit to the Accordion Gallery where you can try this accordion.