Custom Tula Russian Bayan Chromatic Button Accordion 5 Row 100 Bass Case Included

Here we have what is known as a Russian Bayan accordion. It is a 5 row, 100 bass. I believe this is a Tula Bayan made in Russia. Here are some of the differences between a Bayan and a western accordion:
are broader and (rather than ). Reeds are often attached in large groups to a common plate (rather than in pairs); the plates are to the reed block (rather than attached with ). The -side is attached near the middle of the body (rather than at the rear). Reeds are generally not tuned with . switches may be operated with the chin on some larger models. (also possible with some larger European button accordions) The diminished chord row is shifted, so that the diminished G chord is where one would expect the diminished C chord in the . Converter switches that go from standard preset chords to (individual bass notes) are common on the larger instruments. Newer instruments may feature a register where every tone played actually produces a .

The differences in internal construction give the bayan a different from Western instruments, and the has a much fuller sound. Because of their range and purity of tone, bayans are often the instrument of choice for accordion virtuosi who perform and .

Right-hand manual: The Russian bayan and have a much greater right-hand range in than accordions with a piano keyboard: five octaves, plus a minor third (written range = E2-G7, actual range = E1-C#8).