I was given what seems to be a vintage, but very nice, Frontalini Accordion. It is Mother of Pearl and seems to be playable. I am wondering what type of accordion it is so I can start figuring out how to play it, and maybe estimate its age. The only identification that I see on it are the Frontalini name, made in Italy, and the numbers 384/17 which I guess to be a model number. Any help is appreciated .
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Start by posting a few pictures, that will help our people to help you. 
BTW, welcome!
BTW, welcome!
Hi It's a 120 bass 41 key Piano Accordion, Italian made. They are serial numbers, may have meant something once but most if not all the records even for the companies that are still going are lost; AFAIK Hohner is the only exception. It could be 1950s but I suspect those are waterfall keys so probably '40s.
I can't tell from register instrument names, but at least 3 voices. Not a lot of value in it, especially if it needs any work. Get playing it, could sound nice.
I can't tell from register instrument names, but at least 3 voices. Not a lot of value in it, especially if it needs any work. Get playing it, could sound nice.
Thanks, that was the kind of information I was looking for. I look forward to utilizing this site and trying to get some pleasant sounds out of this old timer. The voicings are Cello, Flute, Oboe, Organ (white center button), Sax Alto, Violin, and Viola
Yes - Yours has 7 apparently different, so it should have at least 3 voices. And the 4 voice ones of these Ive seen have more registers - so prob 3. Manufacturers didnt always stick rigidly on the inside to what the registers say on the outside. If you need to be sure you can split it by pulling the pins on the treble side and having a look.Fishguy said:
If you were selling it, number of reed sets would make a difference to its desirability - ie you could ask a bit more for a 4 voice.
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