Parlophone Matrix CE8160-1 Catalogue F.3270. “In a BBC survey of the district last year his popularity was made very evident by the large number who plumped for him above all other musical items” Linlithgowshire Gazette 7 January 1944. This was the foundation of Jimmy Shand’s development of the Hohner Organola B/C in the 1930s and his “Shand Morino” B/C/C# button accordion of the 1950s as well as the B/C button accordions which became, and remain, highly popular in the Irish tradition. “The outer row of the melody keys contains the tones of “B” major, the inner row those of “C” major so, all notes of the chromatic scale can be played on these instruments.” At the time it was made, this was probably one of the world's finest instruments. The latter model is featured in Wilkinson’s Accordion Tutor for 19 and 21 key Chromatic Melodeons (Glasgow, 1926), where it is shown being played by “William Hannah, Scotland’s premier accordionist” and described as the “Hannah Model”. That looks like a New York-made Excelsior from the late 1940s. of Glasgow, under their “Wilkinson’s Excelsior” brand. There was some frustration with the simple tonic/dominant basses for each row, which the Wyper Brothers had played on their B/C melodeons, and as well as Italian-style “chromatic accordions” with a regular 8 (diatonic) basses, a hybrid instrument, with a melodeon-style treble end (with exposed pallets) and a 24-button (2 × 12) piano accordion-style bass end was developed and marketed by A.
Hannah was involved in the development of the modern accordion. Hannah recorded twelve sides for the Winner label in 1920, twelve or more for Waverley around 1924 and a great many more for Parlophone, Broadcast and Regal Zonophone from 1925-1945. He often played in partnership with fiddler Paddy Cadden or his own dance band. He was head postman at Bathgate Post Office. He was later injured by a bomb and was made a Member of the British Empire (MBE) in 1944. During World War II he served as Lieutenant in the Home Guard and was noted for one particular act of bravery when he disposed of a live grenade, saving the lives of several others. Excelsior Accordion 4/5 reeds 120 bass accordian W/ musette Italy 2-1 mics VGC - 283085333490 - () 100. He published a tutor and tune collection for the button accordion around 1925.Īfter the Great War, in which he served in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, he took up playing mouth organ before moving up to the melodeon. A prolific recording artist and popular band leader he was a major influence on Jimmy Shand and button accordion playing in both Scotland and Ireland.
EXCELSIOR ACCORDION 1940S FULL
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A stunning Excelsior 940 Midivox II 120 Bass Accordion ideal for the discerning player.Ī 0% interest free loan is available on this Excelsior 940 Midivox II 120 Bass Accordion Accordion subject to status via the Arts Council. Finished in a very attractive high gloss black, and presented for sale in good condition for its age. This sought after model also boasts a mellow four voice double octave tuning, ideal for the classical and jazz styes of playing.
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This professional instrument is in great condition throughout, and features a double cassotto chamber and a full factory fitted Excelsior Midivox system, plus treble and bass microphones. After the Great War, in which he served in the Argyll and Sutherland. He published a tutor and tune collection for the button accordion around 1925. £3500 Sorry, this accordion has now been soldĪ top quality Excelsior 940 Midivox II 120 Bass Accordion from the highly respected Excelsior factory in Castlefidardo, Italy. A prolific recording artist and popular band leader he was a major influence on Jimmy Shand and button accordion playing in both Scotland and Ireland.
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