Maker
Welson
Italian company, musical instrument maker
Welson was an Italian maker of musical instruments based in Castelfidardo, producing accordions and electronic organs.
Models
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Welson Kinton
An early-1960s solid-body electric guitar made in Castelfidardo, Italy by Welson (the Quagliardi factory). Like other Welson electrics of the era it used multiple rocker switches reminiscent of accordion controls, reflecting the company's accordion-making roots.
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Welson Mercury
Italy
A portable transistor combo organ made by the Italian maker Welson of Castelfidardo, one of several Welson organ models (alongside the President and others) from the company's electronic-keyboard era.
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Welson President
Italy
A transistor combo organ made by the Italian company Welson, part of its range of portable organs produced after the company shifted from guitars and accordions to electronic keyboards in the early 1970s.
Sources
Representative model
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Welson Kinton
An early-1960s solid-body electric guitar made in Castelfidardo, Italy by Welson (the Quagliardi factory). Like other Welson electrics of the era it used multiple rocker switches reminiscent of accordion controls, reflecting the company's accordion-making roots.