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| 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: | PAOLO SOPRANI |
| Country//Region of Manufacture: | Italy | Model: | FRENCH MUSSETTE |
VERY NICE PAOLO SOPRANI LMMM "FRENCH MUSSETTE CHROMATIC BUTTON ACCORDION. LMMM. "C" SYSTEM. 87 BUTTONS. 6 ON THE TOP AND 4 ON THE BOTTOM ARE DUMMIES; THEY DON'T SOUND. THE "C" NOTE IS ON THE FIRST AND FOURTH ROW. 4/5 SETS OF REEDS. 9 TREBLE, 2 BASS REGISTERS. 120 BASS. IT WEIGHS 24.6 LBS. THE ORIGINAL CASE HAD A DENT; I HAVE A REPLACMENT CASE THAT FITS REALLY WELL, AND IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THERE ARE NEW FRM ENTERPRISES BLACK VELVET LINED BASS(INSTALLED) AND "PRO" SHOULDER STRAPS. I CAN ALSO INCLUDE A BRAND NEW BACK PAD AND HARDWARE YOU CAN INSTALL N/C. THE GOOD: THE TUNING IS EXCELLENT; I DON'T HEAR A NOTE OUT OF TUNE ON EITHER SIDE. THE MM AND MMM ARE QUITE EVEN. EVERY KEY AND BUTTON PLAYS PROPERLY. IN AND OUT, UP AND DOWN ON THE L AND M REGISTER I CHECKED. THERE IS NO RUST ON ANY OF THE EXPOSED REED TONGUES; I GENTLY LIFTED THE LEATHERS AND SAW NONE UNDERNEATH ON THE INNER REED TONGUES. THE LEATHERS ARE PRETTY FLAT BUT SOME HAVE LIFTED. A FEW WERE REPLACED. THE BELLOWS ARE CLEAN AND EXTREMELY TIGHT. THE BAD: THE WAX WAS TOUCHED IN SPOTS. THE JOB DOES NOT LOOK THAT PROFESSIONAL, BUT THE WAX SEEMS SOLID AND IT PLAYS GREAT. ONE BUTTON TOP IS MISSING; THE SHELL IS THERE BUT THE WHITE PEARL IS MISSING; I HAVE ORDERED A REPLACMENT. THE AIR BUTTON DOES NOT SIT PROPERLY IN THE BASS PANEL. I AM NOT HANDY HOWEVER IT SHOULD BE PRETTY EASY TO ADJUST. THE UGLY: ON THE GRILL IS A BLACK ROUND DIME SIZED PATCH AND A CELLULOID PLUG AT THE SIDE WHERE THERE WAS A PICKUP INSTALLED. THERE IS A BLEMISH AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BASS BUTTONS. ONE OF THE BELLOWS PINS WAS NOT LINED UP PROPERLY AND THE OWNER MISSED THE INNER HOLE. HE TOUCHED IT UP WITH A BIT OF PAINT AROUND IT. THERE ARE SOME SCRATCHES AT THE LOWER PART, AT THE BACK, AND A FEW LIGHT ONES HERE AND THERE. THESE FLAWS ARE NOT THAT NOTICEABLE. COSMETICALLY IT IS VERY GOOD. 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 100 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. TO BRAZIL I HAVE SHIPPED 56 ACCORDIONS IN 2 BOXES, WITHOUT THE CASE. IN 1 BOX IT COSTS OVER $1000. FROM CANADA, SO I REMOVE THE PIANO SIDE PINS, AND SHIP IT IN 2 BOXES WITHOUT THE CASE. THE COST IS $180. BY SHIP, 2 TO 4 WEEKS USUALLY TO ARRIVE IN BRAZIL. I CAN WORK WITH THE BUYER. 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. |
