Scandalli Maestrina Accordion 120 Bass With Case 1950s Pearl Red

About the 1950s Scandalli Maestrina Series

The Maestrina series represents the pinnacle of mid-century Italian accordion engineering out of Camerano, Italy. Built during the "Golden Age" of accordion production, Scandalli designed the Maestrina to provide the expansive tonal palette of a professional concert accordion while prioritizing physical efficiency, structural stability, and player comfort.

Original Factory Design & Build Specifications

• Acoustic Cabinet Construction: The outer casing is built using a multi-layer composite of premium, lightweight tonewoods designed to maximize projection without adding unnecessary physical strain. The internal reed blocks and foundational framework are constructed from aged mahogany and fir, delivering the unmistakable, rich resonance and "roundness" of tone that Scandalli is famous for.
• Premium Reed Configurations: Depending on the exact model size, the Maestrina series traditionally features high-grade, hand-finished factory reeds set in either a 3-voice (LMM / MMM) or a full 4-voice (LMMH / LMMM) configuration. These reeds are renowned for their lightning-fast physical response, minimal air consumption, and stable pitch retention under heavy bellows pressure.
• Precision Keyboard & Bass Mechanics: The treble keyboard is built with independent, individually serviceable piano keys calibrated for a rapid, highly responsive key return with minimal vibration or mechanical noise. The left-hand bass mechanism features a highly precise, quiet spring calibration designed to reduce left-hand fatigue during long playing sessions while maintaining tight mechanical tolerances.
• Air-Tight Bellows Engineering: Original Scandalli factory specifications utilized tight, multi-fold bellows with reinforced corner gaskets, ensuring optimized air compression so that minimal bellows movement is required to speak the reeds clearly from pianissimo to fortissimo.

Specification: 120-Bass Full Size

Treble Keys: 41

Keyboard Length: Standard 19" (48.5 cm)

Bass Buttons: 120 Buttons (Standard layout)

Treble Voice Count: 4-Voice (LMMH or LMMM)

Typical Switch Count: 9 to 13 Treble / 2 to 6 Bass

Average Factory Weight:~22 to 24 lbs (10–11 kg)