Looking for a way to get an honest appraisal of this family accordion. Lansing, MI, USA here. Any suggestions?
Instrument:
• Accordion Type: Full Size Piano Accordion
• Color: Ivory
• Brand: Sonola
• Model: Rivoli (Model # Unknown)
• Country/Region: Italy
• Dimensions: Case = 21.5”W x 18”D x 9.5” H
Accordion Overall = 19.5”W x 16.25”D x 8.5”H
Keyboard = 19.5”W x 5”D
• Weight: Accordion & Case = 28 lbs; Accordion 20 lbs.
Features:
• Detailed photos available.
• Number of Treble Keys: 41
• Number of Bass Buttons: 120
• Number of Treble Register Switches: 7
• Number of Bass Register Switches: 3
• Includes Straps: Yes
• Includes Case: Yes
Condition:
• Used
• Excellent vintage condition (including bellows).
• One minor indentation on front left grill; otherwise, no damage just minimal age-related patina.
• All straps are in like-new condition, no cracking or splitting.
• Flat and fast keyboard. No sticking key.
• Tight bellows. No leaking. No odors/smells.
• Original hard case with felt-lined interior exhibits no signs of structural or functional damage, just cosmetic wear from normal use.
Narrative:
This item belonged to a family member who played quite proficiently in probably the later 1930’s perhaps through the 1940’s.
On 3/7/2021 7:19 PM, R Cole Bouck wrote:I have seen the pics. This is a very popular Rivoli model. It seems to
Looking for a way to get an honest appraisal of this family accordion.Sonola was a good accordion. I could tell a lot more if I saw a picture
Lansing, MI, USA here. Any suggestions?
Instrument:
• Accordion Type: Full Size Piano Accordion
• Color: Ivory
• Brand: Sonola
• Model: Rivoli (Model # Unknown)
• Country/Region: Italy
• Dimensions: Case = 21.5”W x 18”D x 9.5” H
Accordion Overall = 19.5”W x 16.25”D x 8.5”H
Keyboard = 19.5”W x 5”D
• Weight: Accordion & Case = 28 lbs; Accordion 20 lbs.
Features:
• Detailed photos available.
• Number of Treble Keys: 41
• Number of Bass Buttons: 120
• Number of Treble Register Switches: 7
• Number of Bass Register Switches: 3
• Includes Straps: Yes
• Includes Case: Yes
Condition:
• Used
• Excellent vintage condition (including bellows).
• One minor indentation on front left grill; otherwise, no damage
just minimal age-related patina.
• All straps are in like-new condition, no cracking or splitting.
• Flat and fast keyboard. No sticking key.
• Tight bellows. No leaking. No odors/smells.
• Original hard case with felt-lined interior exhibits no signs of >> structural or functional damage, just cosmetic wear from normal use.
Narrative:
This item belonged to a family member who played quite proficiently in
probably the later 1930’s perhaps through the 1940’s.
of it. you can email me no more than 3 photos because my email server
has a 100 megabyte limit. accordiondoc@nanospring.com only change "nano"
to "mind" in the email
On Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 4:19:39 PM UTC-8, rcb...@gmail.com wrote:Thank you.
Looking for a way to get an honest appraisal of this family accordion. Lansing, MI, USA here. Any suggestions?
Instrument:
• Accordion Type: Full Size Piano Accordion
• Color: Ivory
• Brand: Sonola
• Model: Rivoli (Model # Unknown)
• Country/Region: Italy
• Dimensions: Case = 21.5”W x 18”D x 9.5” H
Accordion Overall = 19.5”W x 16.25”D x 8.5”H
Keyboard = 19.5”W x 5”D
• Weight: Accordion & Case = 28 lbs; Accordion 20 lbs.
Features:
• Detailed photos available.
• Number of Treble Keys: 41
• Number of Bass Buttons: 120
• Number of Treble Register Switches: 7
• Number of Bass Register Switches: 3
• Includes Straps: Yes
• Includes Case: Yes
Condition:
• Used
• Excellent vintage condition (including bellows).
• One minor indentation on front left grill; otherwise, no damage just minimal age-related patina.
• All straps are in like-new condition, no cracking or splitting.
• Flat and fast keyboard. No sticking key.
• Tight bellows. No leaking. No odors/smells.
• Original hard case with felt-lined interior exhibits no signs of structural or functional damage, just cosmetic wear from normal use.
Narrative:There are a lot more people on the Accordion Appraisal group in Facebook. And no one can really give you a really meaningful appraisal without actually seeing / playing the instrument.
This item belonged to a family member who played quite proficiently in probably the later 1930’s perhaps through the 1940’s.
Looking for a way to get an honest appraisal of this family accordion. Lansing, MI, USA here. Any suggestions?
Instrument:
• Accordion Type: Full Size Piano Accordion
• Color: Ivory
• Brand: Sonola
• Model: Rivoli (Model # Unknown)
• Country/Region: Italy
• Dimensions: Case = 21.5”W x 18”D x 9.5” H
Accordion Overall = 19.5”W x 16.25”D x 8.5”H
Keyboard = 19.5”W x 5”D
• Weight: Accordion & Case = 28 lbs; Accordion 20 lbs.
Features:
• Detailed photos available.
• Number of Treble Keys: 41
• Number of Bass Buttons: 120
• Number of Treble Register Switches: 7
• Number of Bass Register Switches: 3
• Includes Straps: Yes
• Includes Case: Yes
Condition:
• Used
• Excellent vintage condition (including bellows).
• One minor indentation on front left grill; otherwise, no damage just minimal age-related patina.
• All straps are in like-new condition, no cracking or splitting.
• Flat and fast keyboard. No sticking key.
• Tight bellows. No leaking. No odors/smells.
• Original hard case with felt-lined interior exhibits no signs of structural or functional damage, just cosmetic wear from normal use.
Narrative:
This item belonged to a family member who played quite proficiently in probably the later 1930’s perhaps through the 1940’s.
On Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 4:19:39 PM UTC-8, rcb...@gmail.com wrote:
Looking for a way to get an honest appraisal of this family accordion. Lansing, MI, USA here. Any suggestions?
Instrument:
• Accordion Type: Full Size Piano Accordion
• Color: Ivory
• Brand: Sonola
• Model: Rivoli (Model # Unknown)
• Country/Region: Italy
• Dimensions: Case = 21.5”W x 18”D x 9.5” H
Accordion Overall = 19.5”W x 16.25”D x 8.5”H
Keyboard = 19.5”W x 5”D
• Weight: Accordion & Case = 28 lbs; Accordion 20 lbs.
Features:
• Detailed photos available.
• Number of Treble Keys: 41
• Number of Bass Buttons: 120
• Number of Treble Register Switches: 7
• Number of Bass Register Switches: 3
• Includes Straps: Yes
• Includes Case: Yes
Condition:
• Used
• Excellent vintage condition (including bellows).
• One minor indentation on front left grill; otherwise, no damage just minimal age-related patina.
• All straps are in like-new condition, no cracking or splitting.
• Flat and fast keyboard. No sticking key.
• Tight bellows. No leaking. No odors/smells.
• Original hard case with felt-lined interior exhibits no signs of structural or functional damage, just cosmetic wear from normal use.
Narrative:
This item belonged to a family member who played quite proficiently in probably the later 1930’s perhaps through the 1940’s.
There are a lot more people on the Accordion Appraisal group in Facebook.
And no one can really give you a really meaningful appraisal without actually seeing / playing the instrument.
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