Alfred Arnold / Custom - Bandoneon
A true traditional Bandoneon - Purchased in Buenos Aires in the February 2005 - Vintage 1960s ~ 1970s ish - Argentinean Made clone of an Alfred Arnold style Bandoneon. Potentially built using parts from an Original AA model, but this is just speculation. Plays true and has no issues with the bellows. An incredibly rare and highly sought after instrument that is core to the Argentinean Tango sound.
Originally intended as a instrument to accompany visiting missionaries from Germany, the Bandoneon was repurposed and transformed into a core component of Argentinean identity through the unique music that was made with it.
Comes with ORIGINAL sales docket from Argentina and Soft Carry Case.
Regular price
$5,000.00