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AMERICAN MADE EXCELSIOR SYMPHONY GRAND 140 BASS ACCORDION/ACCORDIAN, SEE VIDEO
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: EXCELSIOR Register: 11/7 Number of Bass Keys: 120 Model: SYMPHONY GRAND Number of Treble Keys: 41 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
VERY NICE EXCELSIOR "SYMPHONY GRAND" ACCORDION. 4/6 SETS OF REEDS. 140 BASS. THE EXTRA ROW IS COUNTER BASS. MADE IN USA. I WAS TOLD AMERICAN EXCELSIORS WERE MADE WITH A DIFFERENT WOOD THAN THOSE MADE IN ITALY; IT HAS A VERY SWEET SOUND. 10 TREBLE, PALM MASTER, AND 7 BASS REGISTERS. THE KEYBOARD IS 19 1/4 INCHES. THE MM HAS A LIGHT MUSSETTE; IT IS PRETTY EVEN. IT WEIGHS 23.8. LBS. THERE ARE BRAND NEW FRM ENTERPRISES BLACK VELVET LINED BASS(INSTALLED) AND SHOULDER STRAPS. THE CASE IS VERY GOOD SHAPE. I WILL INCLUDE THE ORIGINAL BACK PAD, AND A BRAND NEW ONE AND HARDWARE. THE GOOD: EVERY KEY AND BUTTON PLAYS PROPERLY; IN AND OUT, UP AND DOWN ON THE L, M, AND H REGISTERS I CHECK. THE TUNING IS EXCELLENT; I STUDY VOICE AND LISTEN CAREFULLY; I DON'T HEAR ANY NOTES OUT OF TUNE, ON EITHER SIDE. ON THE INSIDE, I DON'T SEE ANY RUST ON ANY OF THE OUTER REED TONGUES; I GENTLY LIFTED THE LEATHERS AND SAW NO RUST UNDERNEATH ON THE REED TONGUES, UNDER LEATHERS. THE WAX IS VERY GOOD. THE LEATHERS ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION; SOME HAVE LIFTED A BIT. THE BELLOWS ARE VERY CLEAN AND TIGHT. THE BELLOWS TAPE SHOWS NO WEAR. THE BAD: THERE ARE NO PLAYING ISSUES. THE UGLY: THERE ARE A FEW ROUND BLACK CELLULOID PENCIL HEAD SIZED DISCS THAT COVER UP, WHERE THEY MIGHT HAVE REPOSITONED THE TOP SHOULDER STRAP HARNESS(?); THEY ARE NOT REALY THAT NOTICEABLE. THERE ARE VERY LIGHT SCRATCHES AT THE BACK, AND JUST A FEW ELSEWHERE. COSMETICALLY I WOULD SAY IT IS VERY GOOD/EXCELLENT. UNFORTUNATELY, 6 WHITE PIANO KEYS, FGABCD, HAVE POCK MARKS FROM THE OWNERS FINGERNAILS. THE OTHER PIANO WHITE AND BLACK KEYS ARE FINE AND HAVE NO ISSUES. I HAVE FROM FRM ENTERPRISES OF BOSTON, 6 REPLACEMENT KEYS, AND WILL INCLUDE THEM N/C, BUT THEY ARE NOT AN IDENTICAL SHADE OF WHITE. A WHOLE SET COSTS $50. IF YOU WANT TO REPLACE THEM ALL. I SELL ACCORDIONS FOR LOCAL PLAYERS. I AM NOT A REPAIRMAN, BUT I DO MY BEST, TO SEE AND HEAR MOST EVERYTHING, AND GIVE AN EXTENSIVE LISTING DESCRIPTION. I USUALLY INCLUDE A VIDEO, AND MENTION FLAWS TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE; ESPECIALLY TUNING, RUST, AND BROKEN REED TIPS. I SPEND A LOT OF TIME PACKING ACCORDIONS, TO MAKE SURE THEY ARRIVE SAFELY. I USE A DOUBLE WALLED CARDBOARD BOX; LAY THE ACCORDION FLAT TO BETTER DISTRIBUTE THE WEIGHT, ISOLATE THE BASS BUTTONS WITH CARDBOARD STRIPS AND PAINTERS' TAPE, AND USE PLENTY OF BUBBLE WRAP. CANADA POST IS REASONABLE AND I CHARGE ONLY THE EXACT COST. I HAVE A 100% EBAY RATING AND HAVE SOLD AND SHIPPED OVER 125 ACCORDIONS ALL OVER THE WORLD. IN 1 BOX, WITH THE CASE, I HAVE SHIPPED MORE THAN 55 ACCORDIONS WORLDWIDE TO: SOUTH KOREA, MEXICO, IRELAND, ISRAEL, CHINA, HONG KONG, GREECE, TAIWAN, SWEDEN, SCOTLAND, ENGLAND, PORTUGAL, GERMANY, JAPAN, CHILE, ITALY, POLAND, AUSTRALIA, AND OVER 45 TO THE U.S.A., TO WHICH IT ARRIVES WITH NO BORDER CHARGES OR DUTIES. DUE TO THE 2016 OLYMPICS, I CANNOT SHIP TO BRAZIL UNTIL SEPTEMBER, AS THE POSTAL SERVICE IS BACKED UP, AND BOXES CAN SIT FOR 1 - 2 MONTHS IN CUSTOMS. I ACCEPT PAYPAL, BUT FOR SELLER PROTECTION, WHEN YOU MAKE THE PAYMENT, PLEASE CHECK THE ORDER DTAILS ADDRESS; I HAVE TO SHIP IT TO THE ADDRESS ON THE EBAY ORDER DETAILS.
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | EXCELSIOR |
| Register: | 11/7 | Number of Bass Keys: | 120 |
| Model: | SYMPHONY GRAND | Number of Treble Keys: | 41 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
VERY NICE EXCELSIOR "SYMPHONY GRAND" ACCORDION. 4/6 SETS OF REEDS. 140 BASS. THE EXTRA ROW IS COUNTER BASS. MADE IN USA. I WAS TOLD AMERICAN EXCELSIORS WERE MADE WITH A DIFFERENT WOOD THAN THOSE MADE IN ITALY; IT HAS A VERY SWEET SOUND. 10 TREBLE, PALM MASTER, AND 7 BASS REGISTERS. THE KEYBOARD IS 19 1/4 INCHES. THE MM HAS A LIGHT MUSSETTE; IT IS PRETTY EVEN. IT WEIGHS 23.8. LBS. THERE ARE BRAND NEW FRM ENTERPRISES BLACK VELVET LINED BASS(INSTALLED) AND SHOULDER STRAPS. THE CASE IS VERY GOOD SHAPE. I WILL INCLUDE THE ORIGINAL BACK PAD, AND A BRAND NEW ONE AND HARDWARE. THE GOOD: EVERY KEY AND BUTTON PLAYS PROPERLY; IN AND OUT, UP AND DOWN ON THE L, M, AND H REGISTERS I CHECK. THE TUNING IS EXCELLENT; I STUDY VOICE AND LISTEN CAREFULLY; I DON'T HEAR ANY NOTES OUT OF TUNE, ON EITHER SIDE. ON THE INSIDE, I DON'T SEE ANY RUST ON ANY OF THE OUTER REED TONGUES; I GENTLY LIFTED THE LEATHERS AND SAW NO RUST UNDERNEATH ON THE REED TONGUES, UNDER LEATHERS. THE WAX IS VERY GOOD. THE LEATHERS ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION; SOME HAVE LIFTED A BIT. THE BELLOWS ARE VERY CLEAN AND TIGHT. THE BELLOWS TAPE SHOWS NO WEAR. THE BAD: THERE ARE NO PLAYING ISSUES. THE UGLY: THERE ARE A FEW ROUND BLACK CELLULOID PENCIL HEAD SIZED DISCS THAT COVER UP, WHERE THEY MIGHT HAVE REPOSITONED THE TOP SHOULDER STRAP HARNESS(?); THEY ARE NOT REALY THAT NOTICEABLE. THERE ARE VERY LIGHT SCRATCHES AT THE BACK, AND JUST A FEW ELSEWHERE. COSMETICALLY I WOULD SAY IT IS VERY GOOD/EXCELLENT. UNFORTUNATELY, 6 WHITE PIANO KEYS, FGABCD, HAVE POCK MARKS FROM THE OWNERS FINGERNAILS. THE OTHER PIANO WHITE AND BLACK KEYS ARE FINE AND HAVE NO ISSUES. I HAVE FROM FRM ENTERPRISES OF BOSTON, 6 REPLACEMENT KEYS, AND WILL INCLUDE THEM N/C, BUT THEY ARE NOT AN IDENTICAL SHADE OF WHITE. A WHOLE SET COSTS $50. IF YOU WANT TO REPLACE THEM ALL. I SELL ACCORDIONS FOR LOCAL PLAYERS. I AM NOT A REPAIRMAN, BUT I DO MY BEST, TO SEE AND HEAR MOST EVERYTHING, AND GIVE AN EXTENSIVE LISTING DESCRIPTION. I USUALLY INCLUDE A VIDEO, AND MENTION FLAWS TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE; ESPECIALLY TUNING, RUST, AND BROKEN REED TIPS. I SPEND A LOT OF TIME PACKING ACCORDIONS, TO MAKE SURE THEY ARRIVE SAFELY. I USE A DOUBLE WALLED CARDBOARD BOX; LAY THE ACCORDION FLAT TO BETTER DISTRIBUTE THE WEIGHT, ISOLATE THE BASS BUTTONS WITH CARDBOARD STRIPS AND PAINTERS' TAPE, AND USE PLENTY OF BUBBLE WRAP. CANADA POST IS REASONABLE AND I CHARGE ONLY THE EXACT COST. I HAVE A 100% EBAY RATING AND HAVE SOLD AND SHIPPED OVER 125 ACCORDIONS ALL OVER THE WORLD. IN 1 BOX, WITH THE CASE, I HAVE SHIPPED MORE THAN 55 ACCORDIONS WORLDWIDE TO: SOUTH KOREA, MEXICO, IRELAND, ISRAEL, CHINA, HONG KONG, GREECE, TAIWAN, SWEDEN, SCOTLAND, ENGLAND, PORTUGAL, GERMANY, JAPAN, CHILE, ITALY, POLAND, AUSTRALIA, AND OVER 45 TO THE U.S.A., TO WHICH IT ARRIVES WITH NO BORDER CHARGES OR DUTIES. DUE TO THE 2016 OLYMPICS, I CANNOT SHIP TO BRAZIL UNTIL SEPTEMBER, AS THE POSTAL SERVICE IS BACKED UP, AND BOXES CAN SIT FOR 1 - 2 MONTHS IN CUSTOMS. I ACCEPT PAYPAL, BUT FOR SELLER PROTECTION, WHEN YOU MAKE THE PAYMENT, PLEASE CHECK THE ORDER DTAILS ADDRESS; I HAVE TO SHIP IT TO THE ADDRESS ON THE EBAY ORDER DETAILS.