Biggest Accordion

[wirralaccordion]

Had a visit by a giant today over here in the Wirral, UK.
What a shame that he didn't bring his accordion!
What's the biggest accordion in the world, functional or not?

 

[JerryPH]

That is an easy one... its over 8 feet tall and is at the Soprani accordion museum in Castelfidardo… and yes... it works.

 

[Stephen Hawkins]

Hi Phil,

It's not the size that matters ........ it's what you do with it. (Or so I am told)

The accordion that Jerry mentioned may have featured on this forum. I'm sure I've seen a photograph of it somewhere, and I can't think of anywhere else but here.

Kind Regards,

Stephen.

 

[debra]

That one (in Castelfidardo) is indeed the biggest. The bellows and air are operated by a motor. The things that are really functional are the treble and bass keyboard. Fun thing to see and try out.

 

[AccordionUprising]

Ive always wanted to play (on) this Basque trikitixa model I saw photos of at a festival.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CXBCupAUsAARBJn.jpg>
Its bothering me that I cant remember where I found this photo.

 

[Morne]

Although not big in giant terms, heres a big - in human terms - Steirische accordion:



Im not sure if all those buttons really play - I imagine it would be quite heavy.

 

[wout]

Funny! I had one of the organizers of these big marionets as a guest in my hostel some weeks ago

 

[Deleted member 48]

Another photo showing Joseph Fiers playing the little CBA, the big CBA standing next to him:
https://www.gettyimages.be/detail/n...lus-grand-accordéon-qui-nieuwsfotos/837243508



Its said both models were made by the Scandalli factory, the big one around 1928.
The big one is in a Dutch museum, the little one is on the run...
(Im much more interested in the little CBAs)