Treble
Keyboard |
1. |
Treble
keyboards are custom fabricated for maximum responsiveness, exciting
vitality and tonal performance. |
2. |
Precision-fitted
guides are surfaced with a specially formulated, lubricated material
selected for its non binding properties. |
3. |
Dual suspension
key pinning system provide the critical balance needed for "velvet"
response, swift action, and perfect alignment.
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4. |
Pin point weighting
at the front of each key assures unprecedented balance over the entire
keyboard. |
5. |
Rigid duraluminium
"L" extrusion furnishes complete dimensional stability and
absolute warp-resistance over the full length of the keyboard. |
6. |
Each key is
of hardwood covered with heavy prime celluloid, matched for uniformity
of colour and beauty. |
7. |
Resilient,
air filled felt bumpers provide a thick cushion under each key to
eliminate mechanical sounds. |
Reeds |
1. |
Reeds of vibrant
Swedish blue steel are hand-fitted, riveted on precision duraluminum
plates and individually tuned for brilliant voicings. (All Titano
reeds are either fully hand-made or carefully hand-finished, depending
on the model.) |
2. |
Seasoned kidskin
leathers, hand-cut, hand rolled, in graded thicknesses, conform exactly
to the reeds' size requirements for instant response. |
3. |
Larger leathers
are reinforced with spring steel boosters, carefully applied to eliminate
any possible sluggishness due to size of leather. |
4. |
Blocks for
the treble reeds are firmly anchored for uniform tension over their
entire length, retaining their original airtight seating for maximized
compression and thus directing more air at the specific reed in use. |
5. |
Reed blocks
are multi-coated with varnish, polished to a lustrous finish, to eliminate
warpage potential and enrich tonal quality much like a piano soundboard.
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Valves |
1. |
Three-piece
pad assembly is made of choice base material, carefully fitted with
heavy felt and fine suede. |
2. |
Valves are
individually fitted for perfect, self-gasketed seating, complete dependability,
and sound-proofed performance. |
3. |
Rods are precision
contoured and polished to resist corrosive elements and for reliable
operation. |
4. |
Plates and
slides are burnished to a chromed sleekness which permits positive
seal and surpasses self-lubrication for friction-free performance. |
Bellows |
1. |
Extra
deep fold construction provides maximum uninterrupted air swirl and
requires less exertion in playing. |
2. |
Rounded chromed
steel corners are professional-type, selected for strength and their
long-term retention of highly polished beauty. |
3. |
All folds have
a heavy, textured tape reinforcement with cross-knit process for long-wearing
quality. |
4. |
External hardwood
frames are carefully fitted and adjusted on each instrument, to assure
the absolute hermetic seal necessary for flawless compression. |
Bass
Machine |
1. |
Piston
thrust is instantaneous and set uniformly for free gliding operation,
without any sluggishness. |
2. |
Precise registration
of bass machine includes regulating of pin-play for immediate response
and uniformity in all octaves, which will require less service. |
3. |
Curvature of
upright pins is calculated to instantly activate bass response to
slightest finger pressure. |
4. |
Chrome-polished
duraluminum rods and friction free brass pins are selected for strength,
corrosion-rejecting properties, and trouble-free performance. |
5. |
Thick felt
of air-padded porosity silences all mechanical noise at contact points
within bass machine. |
6. |
Multi-ply sound-proofed
bass board is a patented formulation which permits fitting to micrometer
tolerances for efficient and silent mechanical operation. |
Materials |
1. |
The nearly
6,000 parts of a Titano are all of carefully selected materials, painstakingly
crafted to produce a superb musical instrument and provide the greatest
possible value in each model's price range. |
2. |
Fine, pre-cut
woods are patiently stored at least three years under rigid temperature,
humidity, and air current control, for full seasoning cycle. After
careful inspection prior to use, only the flawless woods are accepted
for Titano production. |
3. |
An average
of 300 square inches (750 Square cm) of prime suede and kidskin is
used for each instrument. Leathers are dated and ideally stored for
additional ageing of at least two years, before selection is made
for use. |
4. |
Chrome hardware
is all of the finest quality with heavy plating for long-lasting beauty
and durability. |
5. |
Celluloid,
specially formulated to Titano's standards for extra heavy grade with
deeper colour pigmentation permits the triple sanding and buffing
required for the rich finish of these accordions. Celluloid, too,
requires years of ageing under ideal conditions to eliminate its tendency
towards shrinkage. |
Special
Features |
1. |
Titano's gravitational
center suspension eliminates all swivel and bounce through scientific
distribution of proportioned weight. Complete bellows control, without
the handicap of weight, simplifies even intricate dynamics and makes
a Titano "feel" lighter than it is. |
2. |
Integrated
keyboard backpad of luxurious velvet is textured for slip proof comfort
against the body. |
3. |
Bellow-Guard
patented feature (included on some models, optional on others) protects
bellows completely; far superior to ordinary backpads which rub against
bellows. No other guard provides this degree of freedom in bellowing!
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Titano Accordion Co. International
reserves the right to change specifications, improve constructional
features, and/or to substitute materials of equal or better quality
in the manufacture of its accordions.
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