Savoia Accordion by Excelsior

[Frank2226]

Hello, I'm new to the forum. I'm getting back into accordion from many years of inactivity. Took lessons for a few years, then life pulled me away from it. Now, I'm making time and slowly getting back with it.

I have a question that I can't find the answer for. It concerns the accordion that my parents purchased for me in the mid to late 1960's. The name on it says 'Savoia', and 'by Excelsior made in Italy' engraved on the back. It's full sized with 120 bass and ten or so registers on the keyboard side. I'ts black lacquer I believe, with black bass buttons and white keys. Also has the master register on the keyboard edge. It has a strong resemblence to many other Excelsior accordions that are labeled as Excelsior.

I cannot find a thing out about his accordion. I had it checked out a few years ago locally at an accordion business in St. Paul Minnesota. The condition of it is excellent. But there is just about nothing on the internet to help me get an understanding of just what quality this instrument is.

If anyone knows the story behind this model I'd really appreciate the information.

Thank you,
Frank.

 

[Soulsaver]

Hi Frank Welcome to the forum - does it sound as nice as this? If so, you have a nice one.

 

[Frank2226]

I can't see utube here at work. Will try to view it later!

Frank.

 

[Soulsaver]

I think the youtube one is double cassotto - if yours is the same, I'd certainly say it is a very good quality instrument.

 

[maugein96]

Hi,

Fear not, your accordion is without doubt a top class Italian instrument, up there with the finest. Over the years a lot of Italian makers have folded/merged and otherwise disappeared from the market.

My own interest is French musette and Savoia accordions made to French specification in Cremona, Italy, were used by more than a few top French players.

 

[JIM D.]

You may try here -- http://www.usedprice.com/items/guitars-musical-instruments/excelsior/accordion/savoia-548706.html

 

[maugein96]

Frank,

If you go to the link below youll see an old Savoia 1950s relic for sale in Danielle Paulys Paris accordion shop. Danielle was/is a recording French accordionist and composer from the Doubs area near to the Swiss border. She is also an accordion teacher. You have to scroll down as its near the bottom of the page, and youll see it is for sale for 1700 euro, even though the photo suggests its not in the best of nick. There are a few buttons on that outside row I would definitely not be keen on. It is made to typical French spec, i.e. stepped bass buttons with mushroom heads, couplers on the back and the bassoon reed set in a tone chamber. The other two reeds will typically be swing or two voice musette tuned. Danielles prices are very reasonable, so if it was on sale elsewhere you might have to pay more for it. You can see clearly that the instrument was made in Italy. I tried to upload the photo only for you, but it was too large.

http://www.accordeonparisgourmands....s_gourmands_danielle_pauly_paris daguerre.htm

Regards

 

[Frank2226]

Thank you all for your replies. One thing I've learned is that the Savoia name was used on many different types of accordions. The one I have looks more like a traditional Excelsior. Well, I'm glad to have it and have had it since new.

Now its time to keep an eye on the forums while I get back into practicing and playing. So glad to have found this forum!

Thanks!
Frank.