Help me identify this

[Cuda383]

This was mine back in elementary school, but I haven't touched it since at least 1976. I don't recall anything about it, so any help would be appreciated. There are no markings on it other than a round sticker on the back of it that reads Made in Italy with the number 1477.
Thanks in Advance,
TLK

 

[Ben-jammin]

One of many generic student grade Italian made 2/4 reed LM accordions from late 50s early 60s. These were built mostly on contract for local music stores or schools. They tended to be well built and played well but used lower quality reeds than intermediate or professional grade instruments. Having sat so long I would be concerned the interior soft parts have gone stiff and need replacement, which depending on some things may cost more than the repaired value of the instrument. But it’s nice looking so even then someone might want it for decor.

 

[Ventura]

and another nice little box comes out of the closet nearly unscathed
after umpteen years/decades

you can probably get more money for it now than your Dad paid for it
(a couple few hundred back then)

it is just a nice little common as dirt student accordion typically sold
as the first "step up" from the 12 bass loaner the lesson program
started you on at the accordion "school"

a million other families also found their child losing interest soon after,
nothing to be sorry about, but you can maybe give it another try
now and have a little fun

 

[Cuda383]

One of many generic student grade Italian made 2/4 reed LM accordions from late 50s early 60s. These were built mostly on contract for local music stores or schools. They tended to be well built and played well but used lower quality reeds than intermediate or professional grade instruments. Having sat so long I would be concerned the interior soft parts have gone stiff and need replacement, which depending on some things may cost more than the repaired value of the instrument. But it’s nice looking so even then someone might want it for decor.

Thanks Ben-Jammin, I will check with my brother-in-law to see if he can have it looked at where he takes Trumpet lessons.

 

[Cuda383]

and another nice little box comes out of the closet nearly unscathed
after umpteen years/decades

you can probably get more money for it now than your Dad paid for it
(a couple few hundred back then)

it is just a nice little common as dirt student accordion typically sold
as the first "step up" from the 12 bass loaner the lesson program
started you on at the accordion "school"

a million other families also found their child losing interest soon after,
nothing to be sorry about, but you can maybe give it another try
now and have a little fun

Ventura, Glad to know it may be worth something. As for giving it another try, I think my other hobby is more fun!

TLK

 

[JerryPH]

Ventura, Glad to know it may be worth something. As for giving it another try, I think my other hobby is more fun!

TLK

Fast in a straight line is fun… but doing it fast in a line AND the twisties is where my heart sits.


… but honestly, mastering an instrument holds nothing to this. A fast car makes one person happy, an accordion will make every person in a room get the warm fuzzies.

 

[Ffingers]

Fast in a straight line is fun… but doing it fast in a line AND the twisties is where my heart sits.


… but honestly, mastering an instrument holds nothing to this. A fast car makes one person happy, an accordion will make every person in a room get the warm fuzzies.

"...but doing it fast in a line AND the twisties is where my heart sits."

..and mine doing similarly on the forest tracks which are not hard surfaced but mostly clay and/or 'pea' gravel.
Makes for interesting variability