It's an OLD Silvertone accordion. I know nothing about it other than the fact that it's awesome, and sounds really cool.
The facts I know:
- It's been in my family for more than 1/2 a century. It belonged to my great grandmother, then she gave it to my mom, who gave it to me.
- Silvertone is Sears' instrument brand, from the mid 1930's to the early 70's, so it's old either way. Despite being a retail store brand, what I found over Google is promising, value-wise. But I've found only a few hits, and none of them were my model.
- It has "447/317 Made in Italy" stamped on the back. I assume this is the model number, as my Google search turned up other models with the XXX/YYY number format listed as the model number. Unfortunately, I didn't find anything about 447/317.
- It is in amazing condition. barely a scratch on it. Sounds great too. No dead notes or leaks in the, well, whatever the extendy part in the middle is called. I'll research a little more as I learn to play it.
ANY information you guys can find on this would be TREMENDOUSLY appreciated.
And once again, my odd musical repertoire grows! I've got a Fender Telecaster, a Deering banjo, a harmonica and now this! Too bad I suck at them all so far!
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