Titano Piano Accordian, Standard Base Start Price USD 399.00 Current Price USD 399.00 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 28, 2008 End Time Friday, December 05, 2008 Location Las Vegas, NV See more about 'Titano Piano Accordian, Standard Base' Description   HAND CRAFTED ITALIAN * 120 BASE TITANO PIANO ACCORDION From the birthplace of the accordion, Castelfidardo, Italy, come the world famous Titano Accordions. Over the years, renowned craftsmen have fashioned the superb Titano musical instruments, blending modern technology with the time-honored techniques handed down from one generation to the next. Even today, these instruments are crafted by hand, in the age-old Titano tradition of uncompromising tonal beauty and superb workmanship. Excellent in design, exclusive features and quality components, Titano offers every accordionist from beginner to artist, an instrument to encourage performance by gratifying desire to accomplish and facilitating full development of musical skills. Titano Accordions are esteemed as the outstanding vehicle for achievement in accordion artistry. For those who seek the finest, Titano offers a world of free flowing vibrant tones, balanced design for playing ease and an amazing array of tonal colorations. If you are a musician who demands a light responsive action to outpace your fastest fingering, this too is one of the many superb features which are yours in a Titano! 32 quality checkpoints at Titano's factory in Italy provides accurate metering of all musical qualities plus alignments, balancing, pressure differentials, seal points, air flow, efficiency of valve systems, piston action, dimensional stability, operational silence etc... Each accordion is later fully checked, custom adjusted and tested for all phases of musical and mechanical performance, by skilled craftsmen at the factory before shipment. Treble Keyboard 1. Treble keyboards are custom fabricated for maximum responsiveness, exciting vitality and tonal performance.Five Instrument Keys:  Bassoon, Clarinet, Master, Bandeoin, Viola. 2. Precision-fitted guides are surfaced with a specially formulated, lubricated material selected for its non binding properties. 3. Dual suspension key pinning system provide the critical balance needed for "velvet" response, swift action, and perfect alignment. 4. Pin point weighting at the front of each key assures unprecedented balance over the entire keyboard. 5. Rigid duraluminium "L" extrusion furnishes complete dimensional stability and absolute warp-resistance over the full length of the keyboard. 6. Each key is of hardwood covered with heavy prime celluloid, matched for uniformity of colour and beauty. 7. Resilient, air filled felt bumpers provide a thick cushion under each key to eliminate mechanical sounds. Reeds 1. Reeds of vibrant Swedish blue steel are hand-fitted, riveted on precision duraluminum plates and individually tuned for brilliant voicings. (All Titano reeds are either fully hand-made or carefully hand-finished, depending on the model.) 2. Seasoned kidskin leathers, hand-cut, hand rolled, in graded thicknesses, conform exactly to the reeds' size requirements for instant response. 3. Larger leathers are reinforced with spring steel boosters, carefully applied to eliminate any possible sluggishness due to size of leather. 4. Blocks for the treble reeds are firmly anchored for uniform tension over their entire length, retaining their original airtight seating for maximized compression and thus directing more air at the specific reed in use. 5. Reed blocks are multi-coated with varnish, polished to a lustrous finish, to eliminate warpage potential and enrich tonal quality much like a piano soundboard. Valves 1. Three-piece pad assembly is made of choice base material, carefully fitted with heavy felt and fine suede. 2. Valves are individually fitted for perfect, self-gasketed seating, complete dependability, and sound-proofed performance. 3. Rods are precision contoured and polished to resist corrosive elements and for reliable operation. 4. Plates and slides are burnished to a chromed sleekness which permits positive seal and surpasses self-lubrication for friction-free performance. Bellows 1. Extra deep fold construction provides maximum uninterrupted air swirl and requires less exertion in playing. 2. Rounded chromed steel corners are professional-type, selected for strength and their long-term retention of highly polished beauty. 3. All folds have a heavy, textured tape reinforcement with cross-knit process for long-wearing quality. 4. External hardwood frames are carefully fitted and adjusted on each instrument, to assure the absolute hermetic seal necessary for flawless compression. Bass Machine 1. Piston thrust is instantaneous and set uniformly for free gliding operation, without any sluggishness. 2. Precise registration of bass machine includes regulating of pin-play for immediate response and uniformity in all octaves, which will require less service. 3. Curvature of upright pins is calculated to instantly activate bass response to slightest finger pressure. 4. Chrome-polished duraluminum rods and friction free brass pins are selected for strength, corrosion-rejecting properties, and trouble-free performance. 5. Thick felt of air-padded porosity silences all mechanical noise at contact points within bass machine. 6. Multi-ply sound-proofed bass board is a patented formulation which permits fitting to micrometer tolerances for efficient and silent mechanical operation. Materials 1. The nearly 6,000 parts of a Titano are all of carefully selected materials, painstakingly crafted to produce a superb musical instrument and provide the greatest possible value in each model's price range. 2. Fine, pre-cut woods are patiently stored at least three years under rigid temperature, humidity, and air current control, for full seasoning cycle. After careful inspection prior to use, only the flawless woods are accepted for Titano production. 3. An average of 300 square inches (750 Square cm) of prime suede and kidskin is used for each instrument. Leathers are dated and ideally stored for additional ageing of at least two years, before selection is made for use. 4. Chrome hardware is all of the finest quality with heavy plating for long-lasting beauty and durability. 5. Celluloid, specially formulated to Titano's standards for extra heavy grade with deeper colour pigmentation permits the triple sanding and buffing required for the rich finish of these accordions. Celluloid, too, requires years of ageing under ideal conditions to eliminate its tendency towards shrinkage. Special Features 1. Titano's gravitational center suspension eliminates all swivel and bounce through scientific distribution of proportioned weight. Complete bellows control, without the handicap of weight, simplifies even intricate dynamics and makes a Titano "feel" lighter than it is. 2. Integrated keyboard backpad of luxurious velvet is textured for slip proof comfort against the body. 3. Bellow-Guard patented feature (included on some models, optional on others) protects bellows completely; far superior to ordinary backpads which rub against bellows. No other guard provides this degree of freedom in bellowing! DESCRIPTION:Hand made in Italy, Black with beautiful Mother of Pearl keys, and white diamond pattern on the bellows.  Leather straps show signs of wear as does the removal chest pad.  Snaps are in place and working nothing is broken or non-functional,  Included is the original Titano Rust colored case that is also lined in plush rust colored velvet to match the case.  Brass hardware hinges and latches are in working order.  This unit is in tune and sounds fantastic, and looks beautiful.  you will not be disappointed.  The I in the Titano logo is missing and there are minor scratches from gentle use.    I am the only owner and have taken excellent care of this incredible instrument.  All keys are working and the bellows are in perfect working condition.  If you have ever wanted a magnificent Italian made Accordion that sounds and looks fantastic don't pass this one up.SHIPPING INFORMATION:I prefer to ship using USPS Priority Mail (2 to 4 Days) for the speed, cost and quality its the best value.  However I also offer USPS Parcel Post (1 to 10 Days), and UPS Ground (Estimated 5+ Days).  Tracking numbers are provided for all types of Shipping however USPS Parcel Post tracking only updates once the package is delivered.  It does not show time in transit or progress.  Insurance is optional however.  Once package is in the hands of the carrier Seller accepts no responsibility for any possible problems caused by package in transit.  I will ship internationally but require that you contact me prior to winning bid to approve shipping method and cost.  Accept Pay Pal only and package will ship the next business day after payment has cleared.  I strive for a 100% positive feedback so if there are any questions please contact me prior to winning bid. 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