Excelsior Continental Grand

[JohnnyD]

Looking for help on finding a value for a mid 60’s Excelsior Continental Grand. Excellent condition, 5/6 reed configuration with tone chamber, original owner.

 

[Ben-jammin]

Looks like Liberty bellows had one for sale last year for about 2500$ but keep in mind this was sold with a warranty from an accordion shop with a decent return policy. I am always a bit suspicious when I hear a claim about the condition of a 50 year old accordion. To me excellent condition means the unit performs as it was designed to, with no degradation of performance from absence of appropriate maintenance.

 

[JohnnyD]

Thanks Ben, I’ll agree and reclassify to very good condition. This accordion has the 5/6 reed configuration with a tone chamber.

 

[JIM D.]

In good condition. not less than $2000. Worth more if dealer refurbished.

 

[JohnnyD]

Is the 5/6 reed combo common in these?

 

[JerryPH]

For this model? They are all 5/6.

 

[JohnnyD]

Thanks Jerry. So are there continentals (not grands) with 4/5 configuration?

 

[colinm]

Its going to be quite heavy which limits your possible clients

 

[JerryPH]

Thanks Jerry. So are there continentals (not grands) with 4/5 configuration?

I've never seen or read about one... the designation for Continentals was always 5/6 as far as I know. I've only seen maybe 3 (2 Continentals and 1 Grand), but seen maybe 200-250 articles/pages/sales over the years, never saw a 4/5 to 4/6 model of this designation.