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Weltmeister Akkordeon Manufaktur GmbH The world’s oldest accordion manufacturer | Since 1852 Our “Weltmeister” brand is famous among accordion enthusiasts the world over. At Weltmeister Akkordeon Manufaktur GmbH, we supply the music world with Weltmeister solo, button, piano and folklore accordions, as well as diatonic button accordions. Every day, our expert craftsmen and accordion makers create accordions designed to meet musicians’ needs. And the benchmark in all areas of our shop is, of course, quality.
160 years of instrument making at Weltmeister Akkordeon Manufaktur GmbH in Klingenthal, Germany, are rooted in sound craftsmanship, experience and knowledge, passed down carefully from master to apprentice. Each new generation that learns the trade of accordion making at Weltmeister helps ensure the longevity of the company’s incomparable expertise. History
Klingenthal, a centre of music, is a small town in the Saxon Vogtland region, directly bordering on Bohemia. As early as the middle of the 17th century, instrument makers settled down here, starting with violin makers from Bohemia. Later, woodwinds and brasswinds were also made here. In the 19th century, mouth organ ma- king came to town and soon dominated the townscape with a multitude of workshops. By the year 1840 or thereabouts, this boom had turned Klingenthal into Germany’s largest centre for the manufacture of mouth organs. Production consolidation also had its benefits. More than 30 engineers and technicians worked to stre- Accordion production started in 1852, when Adolph amline the instrument making process and improve Herold brought the accordion along from Magdeburg. quality and customer service. A number of inventions At that time the accordion was a much simpler instru- also came about at that time, including the plastic key- ment, very similar to the mouth organ, and so it was board supported on two axes and the plastic and metal easily reproduced. The ensuing years saw the creation mechanism that can be fully removed with two screws. of well-known brands such as Barcarole, Contasina, Firotti, Horch and Royal Standard, as well as the esta- Outstanding artists’ instruments were developed, such blishment of accordion making as a senior branch of as the Weltmeister Supita, followed by brave innova- industry in the so-called musical corner of the Vogtland tions such as the Weltmeister Consona or the Barcarole region. Numerous patented inventions stand as a testa- Sonaphon. ment to the creativity and imagination of the engineers The breakdown of the GDR meant the breakdown and accordion makers of that time. of this industry’s market, as the introduction of the In 1948, several factories were merged into a nationally Deutsche mark quadrupled the price of East German owned enterprise, VEB Klingenthaler Harmonika- products overnight. Against this background, many werke, while other factories of the region united to operative parts of the company were hived off again. form handicraft cooperatives or partly fell under state In 1992, VEB Klingenthaler Harmonikawerke was control. Finally, in 1973, all remaining factories and transformed into Harmona Akkordeon GmbH, where workshops were incorporated into VEB Klingenthaler we continue to produce – exclusively in Klingenthal – Harmonikawerke, creating a merged workforce of over the Weltmeister accordions so popular around the 3500. world. Beginning 1 October 2017, Harmona Akkordeon GmbH is operating under a new name: Weltmeister Akkordeon Manufaktur GmbH.
Our solo instruments range from the bargain-priced instrument for first-timers, page the Weltmeister Cassotto, to the Supra for sophisticated demands. The Supita II
9 is our top of the range model. SOLO ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS SOLO
Our button accordions are available as B and C systems, in various sizes and with different features both for beginners and advanced players. Keyboards suppor- page 15 ted on five axes and smooth-running bass mechanisms as well as high-grade workmanship are attributes of our Weltmeister accordions. BUTTON ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS BUTTON
Our Weltmeister piano accordions range from small instruments for novices to page large orchestra models. Their distinguishing features are outstanding key-
21 boards, smooth-running bass mechanisms and top quality. PIANO ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS PIANO
Our folklore series is available either with standard or Helicon basses. The two reed ranks for tremolo can be switched separately, so that the you can use the page 30 different tremolos as the whim takes you. Its timeless design provides the finis- hing touch to the Weltmeister Monte. FOLKLORE ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS FOLKLORE
Our diatonic range of instruments offers a start for everyone. Whether you are looking for a Styrian accordion or the Wiener 571 popular in Mexican music, the page 35 small and light-weight 86W when you are on the move, or the Cajun accordion important in the Tex-Mex, we have a suitable instrument for everyone. DIATONIC ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS DIATONIC
Special instruments – The orchestra bass for a rich sound base and the page 45 Weltmeister Freebass for freethinkers complete Weltmeister’s product range. SPECIAL INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS SPECIAL
Solo Accordions
page Supra 96, 120
9 Cassotto 374, 414 SOLO ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS SOLO
page Button Accordions 15 BUTTON ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS BUTTON
page Piano Accordions 21 PIANO ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS PIANO
page Folklore Accordions 30 FOLKLORE ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS FOLKLORE
page Diatonic Accordions 35 DIATONIC ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS DIATONIC
page Special Instruments 45 SPECIAL INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS SPECIAL made in germany
9 ACCORDIONS SOLO BUTTON ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS BUTTON Supra 96, 120
The fascinating sound The Supra stands out by the elegant way in which it surrenders to the needs of the player. This accordion features a classic cassotto, superb special reed plates and a wood-core keyboard that is designed for rapid
and precise playing. The exquisite reed plates give the Supra a ACCORDIONS PIANO warm, rich sound that captures the finest tonal nuances. These are paired with a powerful bass that rounds off the accordion’s Supra 96 sound. 37/96/iv/11/5 The Weltmeister Supra is available with 37 keys and 96 bass buttons or with 41 keys and 120 bass buttons.
Specifications 96:
Different Specifications 120: 41/120/iv/11/5
f (F) IV chörig IV chörig IV reed IV reed ranks ranks 482 mm 19 inches a''' E–d#'' (a'''') 41 Reg. Reg. 120 11 5
12,3 kg 202 mm 27.1 lbs 7.9 inches SPECIAL INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS SPECIAL made in Cassotto 374 germany 10
Cassotto 414
Cassott0 374, 414
The intro model The Weltmeister Cassotto combines all the advantages of a cassotto accordion with the lightweight body of a standard instru- ment. At only 10.4 kg, the Cassotto is nearly as light as the comparable Topas IV, but it has the cassotto, which lends a different sound to the basic and lower reed ranks. The instrument's light weight is due to Specifications 374: the special filling cassotto, a resonance duct that is not built into the
Different Specifications 414:
f f (F) IV chörig IV chörig (F) IV chörig IV chörig IV reed IV reed IV reed IV reed 482 mm 19 inches ranks ranks 442 mm 17.4 inches ranks ranks f''' E–d#'' a''' E–d#'' (f'''') (a'''') 37 Reg. Reg. 96 41 Reg. Reg. 120 11 5 11 5
10,4 kg 192 mm 11,0 kg 192 mm 22.9 lbs 7.56 inches 24.3 lbs 7.56 inches germany made
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SPECIAL INSTRUMENTS DIATONIC ACCORDIONS FOLKLORE ACCORDIONS PIANO ACCORDIONS BUTTON ACCORDIONS SOLO ACCORDIONS
page Solo Accordions 9 SOLO ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS SOLO
Button Accordions Romance 874 page Romance 602, 603 15 Romance 703 BUTTON ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS BUTTON
page Piano Accordions 21 PIANO ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS PIANO
page Folklore Accordions 30 FOLKLORE ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS FOLKLORE
page Diatonic Accordions 35 DIATONIC ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS DIATONIC
page Special Instruments 45 SPECIAL INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS SPECIAL made in germany
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Romance 874
The flagship The Romance 874, with its 49 treble tones and 120 bass buttons, is the largest button accordion in the Weltmeister collection. Its five-layer keyboard allows for balanced, comfortable playing. The powerful bass gives the accordion a deep foun- ACCORDIONS PIANO dational sound and lends it the appropriate weight during performances. The Romance 874 is valued by professional players due to its high level of articula- tion, outstanding mechanics and excellent sound. It is as much at home on a small stage as it is in a concert hall.
Specifications:
Musette tuning by order c# (C#) IV chörig IV chörig IV reed IV reed Available with Italian or ranks ranks 482 mm 19 inches c#'''' E–d#'' Weltmeister reed plates (c#5) 87 Reg. Reg. 120 11 5
11,3 kg 192 mm 24.9 lbs 7.56 inches SPECIAL INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS SPECIAL made in romance 602 germany 16
Weltmeister button accordions are available in B-grip or C-grip.
Romance 602, 603
Small, but mighty The Weltmeister Romance 602 offers a wide tone range with 36 treble tones packed into a small box. The five-laye- red keyboard allows for comfortable and balanced playing across all buttons, and the standard Weltmeister bass mechanics (extendible to 96 bass buttons) are evidence of romance 603 the instrument’s high-quality standards. Specifications: This accordion is not only suitable for lessons, but is also per-
Romance 602 Romance 603 60/72/ii/3 60/72/iii/5
g g (G) II chörig IV chörig (G) III chörig IV chörig II reed IV reed III reed IV reed 332 mm 13,1 inches ranks ranks ranks ranks 372 mm 14.65 inches f#''' C–d#'' f#''' C–d#'' 60 Reg. Reg. 72 60 Reg. Reg. 72 3 0 5 0
6,9 kg 182 mm 7,6 kg 182 mm 15.2 lbs 7.17 inches 16.7 lbs 7.17 inches made in made in Romance 703 germany germany Small package with a lot to offer The Romance 703 is the right accordion for ambitious players that know
17 ACCORDIONS SOLO exactly what they’re looking for: low weight and high flexibility. The accordion only weighs 9.1 kg, yet with 42 tones, it boasts the range of an extended piano accordion. The three treble reed ranks offer players plenty of room for creativity, the five-layered buttons allow for balanced playing and the three bass reed ranks round out the instrument's sound. All models are delivered with straps and a case. The Romance 703 is a versatile accordion that can be taken anywhere to You may alternately play any music style. Whether you play as a soloist or in a group, you’ll request a carrying case. have everything you need at your fingertips with the Romance 703.
BUTTON ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS BUTTON PIANO ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS PIANO
Specifications:
Romance 703 70/96/iii/5/3 DIATONIC ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS DIATONIC
e (E) III chörig IV chörig III reed IV reed ranks ranks 412 mm 16.2 inches a''' G–d#'' 70 Reg. Reg. 96 5 3
9,1 kg 182 mm 20 lbs 7.17 inches SPECIAL INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS SPECIAL
page Solo Accordions 9 SOLO ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS SOLO
page Button Accordions 15 BUTTON ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS BUTTON
Piano Accordions Children’s Perle accordion Kristall page 21 Rubin Achat Juwel Topas iii, iv PIANO ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS PIANO Opal Saphir
page Folklore Accordions 30 FOLKLORE ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS FOLKLORE
page Diatonic Accordions 35 DIATONIC ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS DIATONIC
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Weltmeister Children’s Accordion
Weltmeister from the very start
We’ve collaborated with music schools to develop a new accordion ACCORDIONS PIANO that meets the needs of both early learners and their instructors. As a successor of the ‘Mini’, the children’s accordion has a pleasant rounded shape and features the same keyboard as its big sibling, the Weltmeister Rubin, ensuring a comfortable playing experience. The accordion features two tremolo-tuned treble reed ranks as well as six bass tones and six major chords. The bass buttons are now smaller and closer together, making them better suited for children’s hands. These improvements will help lay the foundation for many years of successful accordion playing. FOLKLORE ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS FOLKLORE Specifications:
c' II chörig II chörig a, d, II reed II reed g, c, ranks ranks f, b 322 mm 12.6 inches a'' 22 Reg. Reg. 12 0 0
3,5 kg 150 mm 7.6 lbs 5.91 inches SPECIAL INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS SPECIAL made in germany Rubin 30/60/ii/3 22
g II chörig III chörig II reed III reed ranks ranks 332 mm 13.1 inches c''' C–d#' 30 Reg. Reg. 60 MT 3 0
5,6 kg 182 mm 12.3 lbs 7.17 inches Rubin
Small, but mighty The Rubin combines a compact size with a large tonal range, making it easy to play most stan- dard pieces. The 18 mm keys are well suited to smaller hands, making this accordion a good choice for up-and-coming accordionists. Thanks to its small size and weight of only 5.6 kg, the Rubin is the perfect companion on the road. Whether travelling, trekking or in a session, you can always have this accordion at hand. You’ll enjoy playing this instrument thanks to its robust finish, brilliant standard Weltmeister bass mechanics and sophisticated keyboard.
Specifications:
Specifications: Medium
6,2 kg 182 mm 13.7 lbs 7.17 inches made in made in germany germany Opal
23 ACCORDIONS SOLO A great one for a small one The Weltmeister Opal is the number one choice for players with small hands who want to make big waves on the accordion. The large range of 37 keys (18 mm key width) and 96 bass buttons allows you to play just about anything and leaves little to be desired. Weighing just 8.3 kg, the accordion is light enough for smaller players to handle with ease. The three treble reed ranks are well suited for musette, waltzes and tango music. The bass complements them perfectly with its Medium keyboard three switches. Whether you play on stage or in an accordion orchestra, with 18 mm key width the Opal is at home in the hands of small players who make big sounds. BUTTON ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS BUTTON PIANO ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS PIANO
Specifications:
Opal 37/96/iii/7/3 DIATONIC ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS DIATONIC
Musette tuning f by order (F) III chörig IV chörig III reed IV reed ranks ranks 412 mm 16.2 inches f''' G–d#'' 37 Reg. Reg. 96 MT 7 3
8,3 kg 192 mm 18.3 lbs 7.56 inches SPECIAL INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS SPECIAL made in germany Perle
The lightest 24 The Weltmeister Perle is the smallest and most lightweight Weltmeister accordion, though it offers the same quality as its bigger siblings. This is the perfect choice for those who are looking for an affordable introduction to the world of accordions and those who want a light travel-size instrument. Like its siblings, the Perle has a biaxial keyboard for comfortable playing and its unique standard Weltmeister bass mechanics can be extended to 72 bass buttons if desired. Due to its compact size and weight of just 5.5 kg, the Specifications: Perle is well suited for beginners as well as travellers
Kristall
Small body, big sound The Weltmeister Kristall delights players with its compact size and versatility. With three treble reed ranks and 60 bass buttons, the Kristall enables a versatile repertoire; and yet, it only weighs 6.9 kg. The biaxial keyboard, excellent standard Weltmeister bass mechanics and the high-quality hand finishing are evidence of this accordion’s value. Whether you’re playing on stage, in an intimate session or at home, the Kristall is always ready to go.
Specifications:
Standard keyboard with 20 mm h g key width (b) II chörig III chörig (G) III chörig IV chörig II reed III reed III reed IV reed ranks ranks 332 mm 13.1 inches ranks ranks 372 mm 14.65 inches c''' C–d#' c''' C–d#'' 26 Reg. Reg. 48 30 Reg. Reg. 60 3 0 5 0
5,5 kg 182 mm 6,9 kg 182 mm 12.1 lbs 7.17 inches 15.2 lbs 7.17 inches made in made in germany germany achat 72
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achat 80 BUTTON ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS BUTTON
Achat 72, 80
The all-rounder The Weltmeister Achat is the all-rounder amongst
Weltmeister accordions. It gives players plenty of ACCORDIONS PIANO room for creativity with its large tonal range and sound variations in both treble and bass, as well as with its light weight. There’s a reason this is the most popular Weltmeister model. The Achat is available with 72 or 80 bass buttons, and is even extendible to 96 bass buttons with the unique standard Weltmeister bass system. The easy-to-play biaxial treble mechanics and outstanding articulation round off this model.
Specifications:
Achat 72 Achat 80 34/72/iii/5/3 34/80/iii/5/3 DIATONIC ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS DIATONIC
g g (G) III chörig IV chörig (G) III chörig IV chörig III reed IV reed III reed IV reed ranks ranks 412 mm 16.2 inches ranks ranks 412 mm 16.2 inches e''' G–d#'' e''' G–d#'' 34 Reg. Reg. 72 34 Reg. Reg. 80 5 3 5 3
8,1 kg 192 mm 8,1 kg 192 mm 17.9 lbs 7.56 inches 17.9 lbs 7.56 inches SPECIAL INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS SPECIAL made in germany 26
Topas IV
Topas III
Topas III, IV
The orchestra instrument The Weltmeister Topas is the big sister to the beloved Weltmeister Achat. With 37 keys and 96 bass buttons, it offers a range that is well suited for classical music. It has three treble reed ranks that lend themselves well to musette, jazz and tango music, and yet it remains relatively lightweight for an instrument its size. The Weltmeister Topas IV offers everything that a player’s heart could desire in an instrument its size. It’s small and compact yet has 37 keys and 4 treble reed ranks, leaving little to be desired in terms of sound. The treble is comple- Specifications (III): mented by a powerful bass side that lays a solid foundation
Musette tuning f f by order (F) III chörig IV chörig (F) IV chörig IV chörig III reed IV reed IV reed IV reed 442 mm 17.4 inches ranks ranks ranks ranks 442 mm 17.4 inches f''' G–d#'' f''' E–d#'' (f'''') 37 Reg. Reg. 96 37 Reg. Reg. 96 7 3 11 5
9,7 kg 192 mm 10,2 kg 192 mm 21.4 lbs 7.56 inches 22.5 lbs 7.56 inches made in made in germany germany
Saphir
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The concert instrument The Weltmeister Saphir is the largest piano accordion without a cassotto and offers professionals everything they need with its 41 keys, 11 registers and 120 bass buttons. At just 10.6 kg, the Saphir is easy to carry and handle and can blend into any music genre. BUTTON ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS BUTTON
Whether you play in a combo, with an orchestra or as a soloist on stage, the Saphir is a faithful companion for heartfelt playing thanks to its high-quality keyboard and unique standard Weltmeister bass mechanics. PIANO ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS PIANO
Specifications:
Saphir 41/120/iv/11/5 DIATONIC ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS DIATONIC
Musette tuning f by order (F) IV chörig IV chörig IV reed IV reed ranks ranks 482 mm 19 inches Available with Italian or a''' E–d#'' (a'''') Weltmeister reed plates 41 Reg. Reg. 120 11 5
10,6 kg 192 mm 23.4 lbs 7.56 inches SPECIAL INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS SPECIAL
page Solo Accordions 9 SOLO ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS SOLO
page Button Accordions 15 BUTTON ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS BUTTON
page Piano Accordions 21 PIANO ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS PIANO
Folklore Accordions page Monte Classic 34, 37, 41 30 Monte Classic Colour Line FOLKLORE ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS FOLKLORE
page Diatonic Accordions 35 DIATONIC ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS DIATONIC
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Monte Classic 37
Monte Classic 34, 37, 41
The mountains are calling The Weltmeister Monte is the top choice for those who want to play Alpine folk music. With two middle reed ranks that offer Monte Classic 34 an outstanding sound and can be tuned as you please – from mild tremolo to strong musette – the Monte leaves nothing to be desired. The wood-core keyboard with pearloid coating and the precise standard Weltmeister bass mechanics, also in an attractive mother-of-pearl look, ensure just the right feel when playing this instrument. Specifications (34): The Weltmeister Monte is available in different sizes and versi-
Monte Classic 34 34/72/iii/5/3
Standard: g Musette tuning (G) III chörig IV chörig III reed IV reed ranks ranks 412 mm 16.2 inches e''' G–d#'' 34 Reg. Reg. 72 5 3
9,3 kg 192 mm 20.5 lbs 7.56 inches germany made
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442 mm 7.56 inches 192 mm 17.4 inches
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482 mm 7.56 inches 192 mm 19 inches
SPECIAL INSTRUMENTS DIATONIC ACCORDIONS FOLKLORE ACCORDIONS PIANO ACCORDIONS BUTTON ACCORDIONS SOLO ACCORDIONS
page Solo Accordions 9 SOLO ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS SOLO
page Button Accordions 15 BUTTON ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS BUTTON
page Piano Accordions 21 PIANO ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS PIANO
page Folklore Accordions 30 FOLKLORE ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS FOLKLORE
Diatonic Accordions Wiener 86 W/405 Deutsche page Wiener 509 Harmonika 35 Wiener 520, 521 Steirische
Wiener 571 Harmonika ACCORDIONS DIATONIC
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Available in the following keys: C–F, G–C, A–D, D–G, B(H)–C BUTTON ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS BUTTON
Wiener 86 W
Wiener 86 w / Wiener 405
Small and stylish The Weltmeister Wiener 86W is characterised by its attention to detail. The black box with ornate gold embossing and curved grill give this small instrument a large amount of style. The ACCORDIONS PIANO black lacquered grip, genuine leather thumb loop and gleaming corner protectors round off the look of this elegant instrument. Its adjustable bass strap makes it suitable for hands both big and small. Like all Weltmeister instruments, our smaller accordions are finely tuned with optimised articulation. Thus, even our smallest instrument guarantees an enjoyable playing experience. The difference between the Wiener 86W and the Wiener 405 is that the 86W comes in black with elaborate gold embossing, while the 405 is available in pearloid colouring.
Specifications:
Wiener 86 w / 405 27/8/ii DIATONIC ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS DIATONIC
c' II chörig II chörig a, d, II reed II reed g, c, ranks ranks f, b 322 mm 12.6 inches a'' 22 Reg. Reg. 12 0 0
3,5 kg 150 mm 7.6 lbs 5.91 inches SPECIAL INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS SPECIAL made in germany 36
Wiener 509
Wiener 509
The Wiener 86W offers just about everything a player’s heart desires despite its compact size. Featuring a third row of but- tons, the 509 has an extended range with two additional tone types, allowing players to cover even more challenging works. The bass strap is adjustable, offering the highest level of playing comfort, as is the case with every Weltmeister accordion.
Specifications:
Wiener 509 31/12/ii
II chörig IV chörig 31 II reed IV reed 12 ranks ranks 310 mm 12.2 inches G–C–F F–B–Es(Eb) E–A–D Reg. 0
4,7 kg 20 Falten 182 mm 10.4 lbs 20 folds 7.17 inches made in made in germany germany
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Wiener 521 BUTTON ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS BUTTON
Wiener 520 PIANO ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS PIANO Wiener 520 31/12/iii/5
Wiener 520, 521
III chörig IV chörig 31 III reed IV reed 12 The Wiener 521, also known as the “Corina III”, is an adap- ranks ranks 332 mm 13.1 inches ted version of the Wiener 509 with double tremolo tuning. E–A–D G–C–F F–B–Es(Eb) Reg. In contrast, the Wiener 520, or “Corina”, is technically ACCORDIONS FOLKLORE 5 similar to a Styrian accordion. It has a stepped keyboard 5,3 kg 20 Falten 182 mm and treble switches for five different tonal colours. This 11.6 lbs 20 folds 7.17 inches instrument is available with octave or musette tuning (double tremolo), leaving little to be desired in comparison with other smaller accordions.
Wiener 521 Specifications: 31/12/iii
III chörig IV chörig 31 III reed IV reed 12 ranks ranks 332 mm 13.1 inches E–A–D G–C–F F–B–Es(Eb) Reg. 0
5,2 kg 20 Falten 182 mm 11.4 lbs 20 folds 7.17 inches SPECIAL INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS SPECIAL made in germany 38
With 34 buttons in Mexican style
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Wiener 571
The Mexican accordion The Weltmeister Wiener 571 is especially beloved in the western United States and in Mexico. It was born of the Wiener 509 and features 34, rather that 31, but- tons so the diatonic scales are extended lower. The light weight, good articulation and finely adjusted mechanics speak to the high Klingenthal Specifications: quality of this instrument, which pleases players and
Wiener 571 34/ii/12/iv
Available in the following keys: E–A–D, F–Bb–Eb, II chörig IV chörig 34 II reed IV reed 12 G–C–F, F–B–Eb ranks ranks 310 mm 12.2 inches G–C–F E–A–D F–Bb–Eb Reg. 0
4,8 kg 20 Falten 182 mm 10.6 lbs 20 folds 7.17 inches made in made in germany germany
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Deutsche Harmonika
The Cajun accordion ACCORDIONS PIANO The Weltmeister Deutsche Harmonika is characterised by its attention to detail. The classic black wooden box with gleaming hardware, red trimmings, elegant register switches, curved grips and gold embossing prove the high-quality workmanship of this instrument. Though this type of accordion has been around for ages, it contains modern elements, reed plates with low air consumption and meticulously finished mechanics, promising a pleasant playing experience. The Deutsche Harmonika is especially beloved in the USA for playing Cajun music.
Specifications:
Available in the
following keys: IV chörig II chörig 10 IV reed II reed 2
C, D, G, A, Bb 280 mm 11 inches ranks ranks C D G Reg. A 4 Bb
2,4 kg 18 Falten 150 mm 5.3 lbs 18 folds 5.91 inches SPECIAL INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS SPECIAL made in germany 40
Steirische Harmonika
The sound of the Alps The Weltmeister Steirische Harmonika is designed in the style of traditional Klingenthal instruments and stands out thanks to its light weight. The sound is just as one might wish for from a Styrian accordion with its double middle reed ranks and helikon bass. The switches allow the various tremolo tones to be combined as desired, giving the accordionist optimal means of expression. The trimmings and strap round off the overall look of the instrument. This is an accordion that you can take any where thanks to its weight – even up into the mountains.
Specifications:
Available in the following keys: III chörig I chörig G–C–F, Bb–Eb–Ab 33 III reed I reed 12 ranks ranks 352 mm 13.9 inches G–C–F F–Bb–Eb Bb–Eb–Ab Reg. 5
6,0 kg 20 Falten 182 mm 13.2 lbs 20 folds 7.17 inches germany made
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page Solo Accordions 9 SOLO ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS SOLO
page Button Accordions 15 BUTTON ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS BUTTON
page Piano Accordions 21 PIANO ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS PIANO
page Folklore Accordions 30 FOLKLORE ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS FOLKLORE
page Diatonic Accordions 35 DIATONIC ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS DIATONIC
Special Instruments page Freebass 26 45 Freebass 26 k SPECIAL INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS SPECIAL Melody bass accordion, beloved for playing single bass tones. made in germany
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Freebass 26 Freebass 26 k BUTTON ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS BUTTON
Freebass 26, 26 k
For free spirits PIANO ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS PIANO Some accordion students aren’t satisfied with the standard bass options; they want to play as freely with their left hand as they do their right. So we created the Specifications (26): Weltmeister Freebass, which allows players to freely
Freebass 26 Freebass 26 k fb 26 fb 26 k DIATONIC ACCORDIONS ACCORDIONS DIATONIC
h (b) I chörig I chörig g I chörig I chörig I reed I reed I reed I reed ranks ranks 332 mm 13.1 inches ranks ranks 332 mm 13.1 inches c''' H(B)–c'' e''' H(B)–c'' 26 Reg. Reg. 26 34 Reg. Reg. 26 0 0 0 0
4,4 kg 182 mm 4,6 kg 182 mm 9.7 lbs 7.17 inches 10.1 lbs 7.17 inches SPECIAL INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS SPECIAL made in germany 47
An accordion consists of about 2,500 individual parts, and it takes about 5,000 work steps to finally enjoy its marvel of sound. Far more than 90 per cent of all parts, whether made from wood, metal, plastic, celluloid, fabric, board or paper, are manufactured here at Weltmeister in Klingenthal. Overview made in germany 48 Treble keys/ buttons Treble registers Sets of reeds Tuning range Tone Bass keys Bass registers Bass reeds range Tone Weight (kg) Size (mm)
Children’s acc. 22 – II c'–a'' 12 – II a–b 3.5 322 × 150
Rubin 30 3 II g–c''' 60 – III C–d#' 5.6 332 × 182
Juwel 30 5 III / g–c''' 72 – III C–d#' 6.2 332 × 182
Opal 37 7 III / f–f''' 96 3 IV G–d#'' 8.3 412 × 192
Perle 26 3 II / b–c''' 48 – III C–d#' 5.5 332 × 182
Kristall 30 5 III / g–c''' 60 – IV C–d#'' 6.9 372 × 182
Achat 72 34 5 III / g–e''' 72 3 IV G–d#'' 8.1 412 × 192
Achat 80 34 5 III / g–e''' 80 3 IV G–d#'' 8.1 412 × 192
Topas III 37 7 III / f–f''' 96 3 IV G–d#'' 9.7 442 × 192
Topas IV 37 11 IV / f–f''' 96 5 IV E–d#'' 10.2 442 × 192
Saphir 41 11 IV / f–a''' 120 5 IV E–d#'' 10.6 482 × 192
Cassotto 374 37 11 IV / f–f''' 96 5 IV E–d#'' 10.4 442 × 192
Cassotto 414 41 11 IV / f–a''' 120 5 IV E–d#'' 11.0 482 × 192
Supra 96 37 11 IV / f–f''' 96 5 IV E–d#'' 11.7 442 × 202
Supra 120 41 11 IV / f–a''' 120 5 IV E–d#'' 12.3 482 × 202
Monte Classic 34 34 5 III / g–e''' 72 3 IV G–d#'' 9.3 412 × 192
Monte Classic 37 37 11 IV / f–f''' 96 3 IV E–d#'' 10.6 442 × 192
Monte Classic 41 41 11 IV / f–a''' 120 3 IV E–d#'' 11.0 482 × 192
Helikon type II sets of reeds germany made
in tuningbyrequest:BEbAb,EAD, BC,AD,BEb,FBEb germany made
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Wiener 86W/405 in 49 Romance 602 Romance 603 Freebass 26K Romance 874 Romance 703 Freebass 26 Wiener 509 Wiener 520 Wiener 521 Wiener 571 70(42) 60(36) 60(36) 87(49) 26 34 34 10 33 21 31 31 31 Treble keys/ Treble keys/ buttons buttons 11 4 – – – – – – 5 5 5 5 3 Treble registers Treble registers IV IV III III III III III II II II II I Sets of reeds I Sets of reeds / / / / Tuning / Tuning c AD, BC, CF, GC EAD, FBEb EAD, GCF GCF, FBEb EAD, GCF C, D C, GCF, FBEb ''' g–f# ''' g–f# g–e e–a ''' b–c # –c # ''' ''' Key '''' Tone range 120 96 26 26 72 72 Bass keys – – – – 5 3 Bass registers IV IV IV IV 12 12 12 12 12 8 2 I Bass keys I Bass reeds G C–d C–d E '' B–c '' B–c –d –d IV IV IV IV II II I # # # Bass reeds # Tone range '' '' '' '' 11.3 6.0 4.4 4.8 4.6 6.9 2.4 4.7 7.6 5.2 5.3 9.1 3.1 Weight (kg) Weight (kg) 280 ×150 280 ×150 482 ×192 372 ×182 412 ×182 332 ×182 332 ×182 332 ×182 332 ×182 352 ×182 332 ×182 310 ×182 310 ×182
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