Ian,
Thanks for asking...Yes, I love to play instumental stuff, musical theatre stuff and of course standards, oldies, motown etc...I use RH splits also.

Actually , if the Clavinova had ull arraner function (T4) t would suit me well.
(I would also like aftertouch)

76 or 88 is what I want for what I do.

Lee S.

Too bad they weren't weighted.

Ian

So I could buy a Clavinova, and STILL have an arranger that SUCKED, compared to a 61?

You already have an arranger that sucks compared to a 61.

Here Dino...here boy...

Ian

Fran, being an accordian player myself, I have to agree with you about the learning possibilites from the accordian especially the left hand and how the bass buttons are arranged, 4th's & 5th's. A great help in transposition of songs.
I've had a few wonderful teachers myself also in Philly.

I got my first accordian in 1950. It was made in Italy where me and my mother picked it up.
Got my second one in 1953 which was an Excelsiola. My father paid $750.00. That's the one I stil have and it still works great.

I wasn't able to identify the make of your accordian from the above picture. What make was that?

Fran, being an accordian player myself, I have to agree with you about the learning possibilites from the accordian especially the left hand and how the bass buttons are arranged, 4th's & 5th's. A great help in transposition of songs.
I've had a few wonderful teachers myself also in Philly.

I got my first accordian in 1950. It was made in Italy where me and my mother picked it up.
Got my second one in 1953 which was an Excelsiola. My father paid $750.00. That's the one I stil have and it still works great.

I wasn't able to identify the make of your accordian from the above picture. What make was that?

By the way, if you haven't already, go to YouTube and type in accordian players. You'll be amazed at what's out there in the world. Some incredible players.

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My 1963 accordion was a Baccalacio (not sure of spelling)..it was custom made in Italy per my (and teacher) specifications..

After I purchased it, it was sent to Sano (Hoboken NJ) to do the amp modification...Total cost was near $2,500 including the Sano amp (Still have the amp too)..
The label on the accordion says "Spezzano" ..the owner of the studio I purchased it from and one of my teachers..

My 1956 was a Collela, that was great especially after the modifications I had done...like muted grille, super custom action key bed, and amplified...

I wish I kept that one too..for nostalgic reasons..

I also had my acccordian amplified by Sano. I drove down to NJ myself and waited for it while they did the work. The pick up is still on mine. I also had their amp. I had them install a 15" University speaker. They had to mount the amplifier on the side of the cabinet because the speaker was so large. That sucker was heavy. I eventually sold it when I moved to Florida.

I used to go down to South Philly when I needed adjustments. I think the fellow who did the work was named Franchetti. A great technician from Italy...where else.

Some of my teachers were, Andy Arcari, Nick Fantazzi, Joe Soprani and Jacob Neupauer....oh also Matt Mathews for some jazz stuff.

A great time in my life.

"Some of my teachers were, Andy Arcari, Nick Fantazzi, Joe Soprani and Jacob Neupauer....oh also Matt Mathews for some jazz stuff."


Do you know Paul Kasper...he also studied with Neupauer...

I actually met Paul at a house party many years ago. He was playing in the band.
He had a duo called the Wayne/Kasper duo. They played on the Amateur Hour frequently.