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To learn more about the company visit their website at www.excelsior-accordions.it.
To view Excelsior Accordion History click here.
EXCELSIOR RANGE
AccordionShop suggests the following Excelsior Accordion Models
(Piano Accordion version – Button Accordion Models also available).
990 “NEW SOUL”
Tasti / Keys: 41
Larghezza Tasto / Keyboard size: standard
Bassi / Bass buttons: 120
Voci Canto / Treble sets of reeds: 4
Voci Bassi / Bass sets of reeds: 5
Registri Canto / Treble Registers: 13+2M
Regitri Bassi / Bass Registers: 6
Tasti perlati / Pearl keys
Cassotto: 2
Peso / Weight: Kg 11,4
Dimensioni / Size: 470 x 200 x 435
MAGNANTE
Tasti / Keys: 41
Larghezza Tasto / Keyboard size: standard
Bassi / Bass buttons: 120
Voci Canto / Treble sets of reeds: 4
Voci Bassi / Bass sets of reeds: 6
Registri Canto / Treble Registers: 11+M
Registri Bassi / Bass Registers: 6
Cassotto: 2
Peso / Weight: Kg 12
Dimensioni / Size: 490 x 210 x 435
940 “COSMOPOLITAN”
Tasti / Keys: 41
Larghezza Tasto / Keyboard size: standard
Bassi / Bass buttons: 120
Voci Canto / Treble sets of reeds: 4
Voci Bassi / Bass sets of reeds: 5
Registri Canto / Treble Registers: 11+M
Registri Bassi / Bass Registers: 6
Cassotto: 2
Peso / Weight: Kg 11,9
Dimensioni / Size: 490 x 195 x 435
AC/R “CONTINENTAL”
Tasti / Keys: 41
Larghezza Tasto / Keyboard size: ridotta, 18mm
Bassi / Bass buttons: 120
Voci Canto / Treble sets of reeds: 4
Voci Bassi / Bass sets of reeds: 6
Registri Canto / Treble Registers: 11+M
Registri Bassi / Bass Registers: 7+M
Cassotto: 2
Peso / Weight: Kg 11,9
Dimensioni / Size: 446 x 200 x 430
SYMPHONY GOLD
Tasti / Keys: 42
Larghezza Tasto / Keyboard size: standard
Bassi / Bass buttons: 120
Voci Canto / Treble sets of reeds: 4
Voci Bassi / Bass sets of reeds: 6
Registri Canto / Treble registers: 13+M
Registri Bassi / Bass registers: 7+M
Cassotto: 2
Sordina / Mute
Peso / Weight: Kg 12,2
Dimensioni / Size: 496 x 200 x 435
220 “NEW LADY”
Tasti / Keys: 41
Larghezza Tasto / Keyboard size: ridotta,
18 mm
Bassi / Bass buttons: 120
Voci Canto / Treble sets of reeds: 4
Voci Bassi / Bass sets of reeds: 5
Registri Canto / Treble Registers: 11+M
Registri Bassi / Bass Registers: 5
Compact
Tasti perlati / Pearl keys
Peso / Weight: Kg 11,1
Dimensioni / Size: 445 x 195 x 420
1312S
Tasti / Keys: 41
Larghezza Tasto / Keyboard size: standard
Bassi / Bass buttons: 120
Voci Canto / Treble sets of reeds: 3
Voci Bassi / Bass sets of reeds: 5
Registri Canto / Treble Registers: 7
Registri Bassi / Bass Registers: 3
Tasti perlati / Pearl keys
Peso / Weight: Kg 10,4
Dimensioni / Size: 476 x 195 x 425
EXCELSIOR VAN DAMME
Exclusive legendary model of Excelsior made only to order. The Van Damme played by many Jazz Artists all over the world.
Art Van Damme was asked:
Have you always played the Excelsior Accordion?
Answer:
The first accordion that was ever bought for me in 1937 was an Excelsior and I played this accordion until 1945. When the Excelsior people in New York saw me playing the Excelsior accordion on NBC, they offered me a contract and they made me a model with an extended keyboard. Only for a short period, I also played another brand of accordion, but basically I can say, that I have played all my life the same brand.
Art on his 81st birthday performing a quartet concert in Detroit USA in 2001. Notice the wrist band he got after a game of golf that afternoon, but the show must go on. Art VanDamme is credited with single-handedly diversifying the repertoire of the accordion at a time when its popularity was restricted to polkas and folk music. His career includes a 15 year stint at NBC Chicago, numerous LP recordings, and extensive nightclub work and concert appearances throughout the USA and Europe.
MIDIVOX EVOLUTION
The MIDIVOX Evolution accordions feature a powerful yet easy-to-use MIDI control system.
All manual controls are located on the grill, providing fast access to all functions. Separate swell pedal and foot-switches supplied provide advanced midi controls. High-tec, compact size microcomputer based electronic boards are fully enclosed inside the accordion frame. No parts outside other than power supply unit and pedals.
High quality condenser-type pickups and pre-amplifier are also provided to amplify the accordion reeds sound.
The MIDIVOX Evolution midi interface can be installed in the most of the EXCELSIOR accordion models.
- Programmable bellows pressure sensor for controlling Midi functions.
- Programmable swell pedal for MIDI control functions.
- Programmable foot-switches for MIDI control functions.
- Up to 128 user memories for storing custom configurations.
- Contactless magnetic contactboards.
- Supplied with power supply box, swell pedal, foot-switches, cables and accessory bag.
This is an exclusive Promotion of AccordionShop with Excelsior Accordions for the South African market.
To own an excelsior Accordion these days is like owing a prestigious instrument and following the path of the best accordion players of the past and present.
For information please contact Sergio Zampolli at 083 302 3113 or 011 888 2439 or sergio@accordionhubsa.co.za.