This model was a follow-up to jazz accordionist Art Van Damme's ca. 1974 to '75. He was playing/performing a lot in Europe at the time. Art told me in person his AVD model never hit production since he was so stressed in promoting it; developing an ulcer over it all... Mine is overall Ex. condition - relatively well in tune -- -M2 middle RH set is tuned higher for musette EFFECT. Great accordion for polkas/waltzes and continental music, in general. Also great for swing and jazz performances! Here's a list of most of the specs./details:
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* COMPLETE WITH A STURDY AND ORG. PLUSH-LINED CARRY CASE
* INCL. THE ORIG. FOOTPEDAL/VOL. PEDAL ASSEMBLY
* 3 SETS R.H. AND 4 SETS L.H. HANDMADE REEDS ( IN SUPER CONDITION.)
* HERE'S THE GREATEST FEATURE: CAN BE USED WITH A-N-Y AMPLIFIER ( no more heavy Cord-o-vox amps./gen.)
* CONFIGURATION FOR THE R.H. SETS = L1 AND M1 AND M2 ( BASSOON / M1- CLAR. 'DRY' / M-2 FLUTE 'WET' )
* 20 TREBLE TABS ( ORGAN SECTION OF THE RIGHT HAND KEYBOARD) + 8 R.H. REGISTERS ( REEDS.)
* 3 BASS/L.H. REGISTERS - BASSO / TENOR PNO. / CLOSE ( LATTER TO SILENCE REED SETS = ORGAN ONLY!)
* INCLUDED IS: ORIG. SCHEMATICS BOOKLET & ORIG. OWNER'S MANUAL
* WEIGHT: APPROX. 33 LBS.
* NEW SET/PAIR OF ELEPHANT-SIZED LEATHER DELUXE QUALITY SHOULDER STRAPS.
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Will consider item(s) offered for trade in the 1,800.00 dollars range. Pics. on request. Thanks.