Tombolini super special ?

[isorry123]

Hey all,

I had always wanted an accordion to play and found this at a flea market in the next town over.

It appears to work, bass buttons, keys, modes. I bought a replacement harness for it.

I guess I’m really looking for any history on the brand or this model - when I can play a tune it, I’ll post the video for sure

What I know: it says “E. Tombolini”, 120 bass buttons, bit more than 40 keys, 7 modes, bellows look good, mother of pearl keys

 

[Tom]

Welcome and don't be sorry!!!! Hope it works well and you learn really soon!!

To quote our resident expert:

"A 50's thru 60's student model
In fine shape should fetch $300 to$400 USD."

".....in fine shape" being the operative words here. Your results will vary.

Emilio and Sons Tombolini produced accordions in Castelfidardo, Italy from ~ 1946 - ~ 1964. A respected brand.

 

[isorry123]

Welcome and don't be sorry!!!! Hope it works well and you learn really soon!!

To quote our resident expert:

"A 50's thru 60's student model
In fine shape should fetch $300 to$400 USD."

".....in fine shape" being the operative words here. Your results will vary.

Emilio and Sons Tombolini produced accordions in Castelfidardo, Italy from ~ 1946 - ~ 1964. A respected brand.

Hey Tom, thanks for the reply.

I live near (2 hrs) from the New England accordion museum. He gave me a similar response - he’s quote “up to his eyeballs in vintage accordions” lol

I’m going to learn to play this one and probably take it for a spin in Mystic or something

 

[Mr Mark]

The first accordion I ever owned was an E Tombolini. I have since owned dozens and curiously, it was the only accordion I owned where the D was the lowest note on the bass. So of course that messed up all the songs I wrote on their seeing as how I do not own that accordion anymore .

FWIW I would buy another one if the right one came along, it was a good accordion.

 

[isorry123]

The first accordion I ever owned was an E Tombolini. I have since owned dozens and curiously, it was the only accordion I owned where the D was the lowest note on the bass. So of course that messed up all the songs I wrote on their seeing as how I do not own that accordion anymore .

FWIW I would buy another one if the right one came along, it was a good accordion.

Yeah I’m just now learning the functions of the bass buttons. Did not know they were split into keys and chords

 

[Dingo40]

Welcome I sorry!
Nice find:enjoy!