hi… I am new to the forum, but it looks like this is the place I could find out more about this Accordion. I played it for years…years ago. I then stored it for years and it has lost the beautiful tone it had when I played it regularly. Could anybody tell me anything about it? Maybe the era? The value? It has palm switches… Evidently indicating it was an early model I guess. I love the classic look. I play a 1960s Diamond now.
1930’s Excelsior Concert Grand
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Sorry I can't help you much with details on your Excelsior, but externally" is looks like a grand ole Excelsior.
I'm an Excelsior fan, but my instruments are from the 60's - 80's---this one goes way back before my time.
I would think there should be a nametag on the back with some info
I don't know if it has mush resale value, but it may be worth having a accordion-tech take a thorough look at it.
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I'm an Excelsior fan, but my instruments are from the 60's - 80's---this one goes way back before my time.
I would think there should be a nametag on the back with some info
I don't know if it has mush resale value, but it may be worth having a accordion-tech take a thorough look at it.
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Hi and welcome Jim, I am going to guess at ~ 1930s vintage. Probably got the bad sound because reeds, leather, wax, gaskets have dried or worn out. It would be a labor of love for someone to restore. Probably not economically sensible though. Maybe you want to restore it yourself? Good luck!
Welcome! Your accordion looks like a vintage model, likely from the early to mid-20th century. Palm switches suggest it’s an older design, possibly pre-1950s. Storing it for years can cause reeds to dry out and lose tone—a professional tuning/restoration might bring it back. Value depends on brand, condition, and demand, but similar models often go for a few hundred to over a thousand if rare. A tech or collector could give a better estimate. Cool that you’re still playing a ’60s Diamond!
