Info on DaVinci Accordions

[Andrew Ranger]

Hi,

Does anyone know what a DaVinci MM120C is? We think it was made by Sonola
but we are not positive. Primarily, does it have handmade reeds? Any
other info would be appreciated. This particular one has 12+M on the treble
and 9 on the bass. The seller thinks it was made 1979??

Thank you,

Andrew
amra...@yahoo.com

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"Andrew Ranger" <amra...@yahoo.com> wrote:
<<<Hi,
Does anyone know what a DaVinci MM120C is? We think it was
made by Sonola but we are not positive. Primarily, does it have
handmade reeds? Any other info would be appreciated. This
particular one has 12+M on the treble and 9 on the bass. The
seller thinks it was made 1979??

Andrew>>>

Hi Andrew,

I have a DaVinci MM20 with the same switch layout as you
describe. Factory miked, hand made reeds, and a wood mute
operated by switches....They are a very nicely made accordion and
finished extremely well on the inside. They look very similar to the
Sonola 460. I was told DaVinci's were made for Milton Mann
accordion schools in Los Angeles. If so, there's a good chance
that they came through Sonola as Milton Mann (MM) brought in
Sonola's in the 60's, and you see many in the Southern California
area. I have no documentation to back up my guess. As to "hand
made reed quality" there is quite a bit of difference to be found,
much has to do with whose hands were wielding the file.

Also, my DaVinci is for sale.

Bruce (San Francisco)

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[Andrew Ranger]

Hi Bruce,

Thanks for your info. Does your accordion have a tone chamber?

Andrew,
Missoula, Montana