Accordions repaired or restored and sent to their owners.

Stephanelli piano accordion with Hohner reeds

Small piano accordion with two octave keyboard range from G to A and 12 bass (sold). I replaced the Chinese made reeds with classic Hohner piano accordion reeds on the RH side (from a vintage Organola piano accordion) and some Italian made reeds on the chord and high octave voices on the bass. The low bass reeds were salvageable and so remained in place. I removed the thirds from the chords so that it can be played in both major and minor keys. The overall result is a unique small piano accordion. Unlike many accordions of this size I have given it a dry tuning, with only a light tremolo. I can convert small accordions to have third-less chords. It certainly makes them very playable.

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Soprani piano accordion (sold)

Piano accordion for sale from Settimio Soprani. This is a beautiful 37 key 96 bass instrument, with three treble voice (LMM), seven coupler, and 5 voice two coupler on the bass side. This instrument was made in the 1980s and has been tuned, with some re-valving on the right hand. The 37 key keyboard is ideal for someone who wants most of the range of a full size 41 key instrument, but in a smaller more manageable package.

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Pigini small piano accordion

Here is a rare small piano accordion from this maker. Pigini are known for their top of the range instruments. This has 26 keys and 12 basses. The treble reeds have been removed and re-waxed, giving a lovely crisp tone. The tuning has a medium tremolo.

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Chromatic Button Accordion – 32 bass

Nice little CBA – Chromatic Button Accordion – from Royal Standard, with C system right-hand layout and 32 stradella bass (see this Wiki entry for an explanation of the RH keyboard layout).

Hohner Verdi I piano accordion 48 bass

Hohner Verdi I piano accordion – a classic instrument from the 1930/40s. (SOLD) This one has a striking art deco design on the grille. A two voice instrument with 48 bass (counter bass, bass, major and minor chord). Light weight and ideal for gigging and busking. This was restored and sounded marvelous. I was able to play it for a few weeks before a customer bought it. I am on the look out for more Verdi I’s. They are very nice when fully functioning.