Walker
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Some American accordion names have intrigued me for years. Ever since hearing the soft, buttery tone of Frank Marocco's accordion on The Waltons, decades ago, I have wanted to know more... I had always thought that during the Golden Age, the financial wealth of the American market surely meant the accordionists could afford custom instruments with artisan reeds, hardwood reedblocks, mahogany tone chamber and American Walnut keyboard! My mind drifts to iconic accordions... Excelsior Symphony Grand Citation, Petosa AM1100, Titano Royal, Bell 4516.
But then one hears a whisper of other names, like Imperial Chicago and Rembrandt - accordions that are little known on this side of the Altantic. So I would love to hear what you think of the American brands... Are they really as special as they seem to me? Sure, many may be built in Castelfidardo, but some of the vintage accordions, well they had something extra...
I have a hunch that there is actually more to the world of accordions than just the Gola and Super VI. Tell me, what are the sparkling gems - the special American accordions.
But then one hears a whisper of other names, like Imperial Chicago and Rembrandt - accordions that are little known on this side of the Altantic. So I would love to hear what you think of the American brands... Are they really as special as they seem to me? Sure, many may be built in Castelfidardo, but some of the vintage accordions, well they had something extra...
I have a hunch that there is actually more to the world of accordions than just the Gola and Super VI. Tell me, what are the sparkling gems - the special American accordions.
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