This page of AccordionShop will be highlighting the various accordion manufacturers represented by AccordionShop. It gives an in-depth insight into the manufacturer – it’s history, its model range and its players. This page will always be updated with information about the various manufacturers and  catalogues. We hope you will enjoy browsing through these pages.

SEPTEMBER 2022 This is an exclusive Promotion of AccordionShopSA with Scandalli Accordions for the South African market. Special prices are available for the full range of Scandalli Accordions during this promotion.

For further information on the promotion contact:

Cape Region – Andre Cell. 083 460 4609 Email to: andrejvv777@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gauteng and other Areas – Sergio Cell. 083 302 3113 Email to: sergio.accordionhubsa@gmail.com

 

 

SCANDALLI ACCORDIONS

 

Scandalli accordions come from the vision and experience of a musician, for musicians, and this is combined with the daily commitment of our passionate technical staff; which is what makes our instruments so special.

More than hundred years of history, tradition, and manufacturing experience have allowed us to develop innovative solutions in order to improve our instruments in sound quality and performance, all while considering the evolution in the taste of our musicians.

All Scandalli accordions have universally recognized features in order to be considered as the most advanced and suitable concert instruments; especially the sensitive and expressive sound, balanced throughout the extraordinary dynamic range.

Our converter instruments have also been created with the support of teachers and musicians who collaborate with us offering their high-level knowledge.

During the creation of our instruments the most important aspects we take into consideration are:

 

An accurate choice of woods and reeds

 

Our wooden cases must be able to preserve the power and roundness of the air that is solicited by the reeds, converting it into sound waves that spread in the surrounding air.
The selected wood must respond in a balanced way, absorbing or reflecting the vibrations correctly and optimizing the sound waves.
The wooden case is made up of various layers of light, but robust wood, able to support the stability of the instrument without affecting the weight: the accordion is an instrument that must be “worn” therefore weight is a vital aspect.
The internal parts are made in mahogany and fir, which gives our instruments an unmistakable sound.
Even the wood of the reeds-blocks plays a fundamental role: it must perfectly stick to the bottom of the case so that the instrument does not lose its stability, and so it does not disperse air and lessen the sound.
As the heart of the instrument, the choice of the reeds is very important. They can be made of various materials depending on the model; while we continuously test and experiment to improve performance. For our specialized concert instruments, in addition to the handmade finishing, the experience and talent of our tuner is essential: after the instrument is completed, each reed must be ‘retuned’ to optimize the frequency, attack and precision of the note.

The magic touch and its response

 

The right-hand keyboard is built and calibrated to provide the accordionist with a lightning fast touch reaction, and a ‘quick return’ of the key, without vibrations that would alter the sound. The weight of the buttons can however be customized on demand.

Our work combined with the use of the best materials ensure that this feeling remains stable long term. However, over the years it is recommended to have the keyboard checked in order to bring it back to its original state.

The mechanical minutia

 

The mechanics of the left-hand, especially in instruments with a converter, are very complex. Our technicians do the mechanical work manually, with the perfection that only long-experienced craftsmen can achieve. The calibration of the springs ensures they are light and silent, allowing the musician to play with the correct pressure and avoid excessive fatigue of the left hand. However, we can never consider the meticulous work in the construction of the bass mechanics to be complete, our technicians are adding daily to their research and development aimed at improving the final result.

The pursuit of perfection

Quality

Quality is always the first goal of companies producing musical instruments of the finest quality; and with Scandalli, the quality is everywhere: in the selection of raw materials, the highly skilled artisans considered the finest industry craftsmen, attention to detail, development, innovation and research to achieve the finest musical solutions.

Reliability

Reliability of artisans with lifelong experience, who know every single millimeter of accordion production and know how to find the right solution for the needs of each musician. They work with a real passion, because that passion, is the basis of their achievements and customer happiness.

Customer care

We try to establish a strong partnership with our customers in order to have them very satisfied. We are always available for our customers, from the first request for information, through to the purchase and the technical after-sales support. Our goal is to be available and to create a relationship of trust over time.

New generations

Young artisans are the future of Scandalli innovation and development and we continue to expand this important legacy; to hand down the tradition of craftsmanship to our young people and develop their skills to become a core part of our production.

 

 

The Tierra line is characterized by the charming wood effect look that gives us soft and elegant veins. The Accordions of Tierra line, 34 or 37 keys without CASSOTTO, are available in two different finishes.
The Olive root: a set of twisted and twisted wood fibers, which give the wood the appearance of its characteristic hardness and compactness, made noble by its multiple light brown, dark brown, black and pink veins that are always different but elegant and refined.
Ziricote, an hard wood with particular decorative veins with a very lively structure. Its medium brown to dark brown shades appear to advance and grow through black rings mixed together. Today considered a rare and particular wood, it gives to Tierra models a unique elegance… a modern elegance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RIGHT
Buttons	NO	Range	Fa/Re
Notes	34	Registers	9
Reeds	4	Chin Registers	NO
Tuning
			on demand

LEFT
Bass	96	Registers	5
Reeds	4

VARIOUS	Cassotto	NO
	Reeds Quality	SD

SIZE (cm) axbxc		WEIGHT (kg)
38,5 x 19 x 41		8,5

 

 

SUPER VI MODELS

The Tradizione line includes timeless models that preserve untouched their original style. The tradizione models are synonymous with the Scandalli brand all over the world.

Super VI is completely hand-made, exclusively  using top quality and carefully selected materials

The Super VI keyboard is made entirely in wood, and each single key is assembled and adapted by hand for a perfect response to the artist’s touch The reeds,completely hand-made, are the heart of this instrument.

 

PRODUCTION

The hands of artisans guarantee the absolute quality of each single instrument. A good accordion is judged by its sound quality, airtight, smoothness, quietness of its keyboard and bass mechanism and perfect general operation. You may judge a Scandalli accordion on all these points.

 

 

Look at the perfect structure of the reed blocks and the snug fit of the blocks in the tone chamber. Scandalli really does have the stamp of perfection.

The Scandalli badge, an object of inestimable value!

 

 

CONSERVATORIO

A concert artist needs the finest reeds in his instrument in order to reflect his brilliant interpretations. The dynamics are so important. Scandalli chooses genuine handmade reeds made of the highest quality aluminium and steel. Scandalli professional accordions – released from the hands of our craftsmen into yours.

There is a selection of various concert/Conservatorio models with free bass – converter, please consult us for details.

AccordionShopSA              Email: accordionhubsa@gmail.com  – CEll:  083 302 3113 Sergio

The Conservatorio line are free bass instruments. These models, in constant development, represent the meeting point between the artisans knowledge and skills and the latest technological developments to fulfil the needs of professional musicians.
The models of this line are elegant and refined, complex from the mechanical and technical point of view but more and more manageable. Over time this line
has been significantly improved; maintaining the high technical complexity yet reducing as much as possible, weight and size while retaining harmonics.
These latest innovations have led to the creation of the Extreme Plus, an unequalled instrument in its category. This model presents a substantial feature, unique in
the Scandalli catalogue: all reed tongues are installed on a single plates of aluminium instead of traditional single reeds. This creates a sound of great power and sensitivity with a wide dynamic range and a perfect balance between the different parts of the accordion.

 

 

INTENSE LINE

The Intense line represents the elegance, finesse and the essence of natural woods. All instruments in this line are completely made and
finished in “harmonic wood”. The sound without artifices comes out soft and warm, it seems to be palpable.
A line for the dreamers, the romantics and also for those people who look for the natural beauty in simplicity.
Available in different kinds of wood like mahogany, walnut and maple: to show the different nuances in the case surface and in the sound, which
is the enchanting enduring magic of wood.

 

 

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SCANDALLI – AN EXCLUSIVE BRAND

For over 100 years the Scandalli name has been internationally prominent among leading accordionists everywhere, whatever their style of performance. It is the famous name of an accordion that today, is still crafted with understanding, experience and skill. The modern Scandalli accordion is made to be suitable for the needs of the student starting their musical adventure and also to meet the exacting demands of the professional musician.

 

 

 

 

 

This is an exclusive Promotion of Accordion Shop with Scandalli Accordions for the South African market. Special prices are available for the full range of Scandalli Accordions during this promotion.

For information please contact  Cape Region Andre Cell. 083 460 4609 Email: andrejvv777@gmail.com  Gauteng and other Areas Sergio Cell. 083 302 3113 Email to: sergio.accordionhubsa@gmail.com