Siwa & Figli "Super Quattro Artist" Model Test

Dave Magliozzi tries out a Siwa & Figli "Super Quattro Artist" model accordion at the Accordion Gallery in New Jersey.
Sabbatini reeds with a mahogany body
Description from the Accordion Gallery Website (www.accordiongallery.com):
A classic beauty available with special hand made Binci reeds or proprietary Siwa hand made reeds. Whether you prefer the piercing Dallape sound, or the powerful Guerrini/Giulietti tone, or the smooth heart warming Excelsior/Bell sweet ringing effect we have the solution for you. You doubt it? Well, be our guest and experience the difference.
The best hand made reeds available - you will not believe this is a new accordion. You don't have to "fight" it to get the sound out. Each reed responds instantaneously in each reed combination with uniform intensity on opening and closing of the bellows. The sound is clear and rich. Every accordion is tuned to perfection and you will be amazed to experience the subtle overtones excited in the treble section as you play the bass and vice versa.
- 4/5 sets of reeds
- LMMH reed configuration
- Concert Tuning
- Double Tone Chamber (LM)
- 19.25" keyboard, ivory finished key tops with smooth edges and the feel of the 60's Scandalli Super VI
- 13 different treble switches + Palm master for distinct treble sounds
- Chin Violin switch MM
- 120 ivory finished bass buttons
- 9 bass switches providing matching bass reed combinations for each of the treble sounds
- Tone chamber in the bass with low G reed configuration
- Excellent balance and handling at 27.2 lb
- Large volume bellows
- The best quality accessories available today - bellows protector, generously padded straps, and case with wheels and a second handle
- Gold plating and rhinestone decoration (available on the Elegant model)
- Senheiser Amplification