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Instruments > Button Accordions > Current Inventory > One-Row

One & 1½-Row Button Accordions

Hohner #1040

Hohner 1040

Key of C. Circa 1930s, with brown burl-pattern finish. 10 treble buttons with 2 reeds per note (MM), with original Hohner tuning. 4 bass buttons. Shimmed keyboard. Attractive marbled bellows papers. No case or straps included. Video. Used

Hohner #1040

Hohner 1040

Key of D. 10 treble buttons with 2 reeds per note (MM), with swing tuning. 4 bass buttons. With single strap. Video. Used

Hohner HA-114

Hohner HA-114

Key of C. 10 treble buttons with 4 sets of reeds (LMMH) and 4 stops. Wet tuned. Made in Germany. No case or straps. Video. Used

Hohner Cajun IV button accordion

Hohner Cajun IV

Key of C. 10 treble buttons with 4 sets of reeds and 4 stops. 2 bass buttons. Natural finish, pearloid buttons, and mother of pearl inlays. Custom dry-tuned with Cajun temperament. With soft case. Video. New

We've re-tuned this box to give it the authentic Cajun sound - dry, with the 3rds, 4ths and 7ths "sweetened".

Instruments > Button Accordions > Current Inventory > Two-Row Irish Style

Irish-Style Button Accordions

New Linnet button accordion

Linnet

Key of B/C or C#/D. 21 treble buttons with 2 sets of reeds, 8 basses. B/C instruments have McComiskey layout. Italian reeds, tuned tremolo Americano. Black gloss finish with pearl white buttons. Includes soft case and straps. Optional Italian hard case for only $69 ($10 off regular price). Details here. Video for B/C or C#/D. New

Hohner Pokerwork button accordion

Hohner "Pokerwork"

Key of B/C. 21 treble and 8 bass buttons. 2 reeds per note. German tremolo. With single plain shoulder strap and hard case. Video. Used

Weltmeister James Keane button accordion

Weltmeister James Keane

Key of C#/D. Flat keyboard with 21 treble buttons. 3 sets of reeds (MMM), with 1 stop. Dry/swing tuning. 8 basses (Paolo Soprani layout, no thirds). Natural finish beech. With case and straps. Video. Used

A limited run of these were made for the well-known NYC-area musician a number of years ago. An excellent value.

Castagnari Dinn III button accordion

Castagnari Dinn III

Key of B/C. Flat keyboard with 23 treble buttons. 3 sets of handfinished reeds (MMM) with dry/swing tuning and 1 stop. McComiskey bass layout. With soft case and strap. Video. Used

Castagnari Kriss button accordion

Castagnari Kriss

Key of B/C. 23 treble buttons with a flat keyboard. 3-voice (MMM) with 1 stop. Swing tuned. 8 bass buttons (Burke layout). Hand-finished (TAM) reeds. Adjustable bass strap. Natural walnut finish. With straps and case. Used

This is a full-size box with standard button diameter and spacing. Full, smooth tone with great response.

Saltarelle Aether II button accordion

Saltarelle Aether II

Flat keyboard with 21 buttons. 2 sets of hand-finished (TAM) reeds. 8 bass buttons with a stop to remove thirds. Adjustable bass strap. Natural finish cherry. With case and straps. Videos: B/C and C#/D. New

This is Saltarelle's new, compact model, designed in collaboration with Sharon Shannon. Full-size buttons and standard spacing. Responsive, with a bright, full tone.

Paddy Clancy button accordion

Paddy Clancy

2-voice model, D/C#. Flat keyboard, 23 treble and 8 bass buttons. Handmade reeds with swing tuning. Light bass with thirds removed from chords. Natural finish walnut. Measures 10-1/2" x 5-7/8". With case and single strap. Video. Used

Handmade in Ballingarry, Co. Limerick. Light action, very fast response.

Castagnari Tommy

Castagnari Tommy

Key of C#/D. Stepped keyboard with 21 treble and 8 bass buttons (see note chart). 3 voice (LMM) with 1 stop. Americano tuning. Natural finish cherry. With hard case and straps. Made in 2009. Video. Used

This is the box Sharon Shannon made famous. This one has a smooth, mellow sound.

Castagnari Ciacy button accordion

Castagnari Ciacy

Key of B/C. Flat keyboard with 23 treble and 8 bass buttons. 2 reeds per treble note with swing tuning. Burke bass. Upgraded with hand-finished (tipo a mano) reeds. Natural finish cherry. With case and straps. Video. New

Castagnari Ciacy button accordion

Castagnari Ciacy

Key of C#/D. Flat keyboard with 23 treble and 8 bass buttons. 2 reeds per treble note with dry tuning. Upgraded with hand-finished (tipo a mano) reeds. Natural finish cherry. With case and straps. Video. New

Castagnari Dinn II button accordion

Castagnari Dinn II

Key of C#/D. Flat keyboard with 23 treble buttons and 8 basses. 2-voice, swing-tuned. 8 bass buttons. Natural finish walnut. With case and straps. Video. New

This is a compact model, with slightly smaller buttons and tighter spacing.

Saltarelle Nuage button accordion

Saltarelle Nuage

Key of B/C. 23 treble buttons with a flat keyboard. 3-voice (LMM) with 3 stops and dry tuning. 8 bass buttons (McComiskey layout) with 2 stops to remove thirds and low bass. Adjustable bass strap. Natural walnut finish. With straps and case. Video. New

Saltarelle Super Nuage button accordion

Saltarelle Super Nuage

Key of B/C. Flat keyboard with 23 treble buttons. 3-voice (MMM) with 3 stops and -5/0/+10 tuning. 12 bass buttons (see note chart) with 2 stops to remove thirds and low bass. Adjustable bass strap. Natural finish cherry. With straps and case. Video. New

This is the 12-bass version of Saltarelle's famous Nuage model. Hand-finished reeds and the MMM reed configuration give it a fast response and warm, full sound.

Instruments > Button Accordions > Current Inventory > 2 & 2½-Row

2 and 2½ Row Button Accordions

Hohner Pokerwork button accordion

Hohner "Pokerwork"

Key of G/C. 21 treble and 8 bass buttons. 2 reeds per note. Made in Germany. With padded straps and case. Used

New Linnet button accordion

Linnet

Key of D/G, A/D, or G/C. 21 treble buttons with 2 sets of reeds, 8 basses. Italian reeds, tuned tremolo Americano. Black gloss finish with pearl white buttons. Includes soft case and straps. Optional Italian hard case for only $69 ($10 off regular price). Details here. Video for D/G or G/C. New

Hohner Erica button accordion

Hohner Erica

Key of C/F. 21 treble and 8 bass buttons. 2 reeds per note, wet tuned. Red pearloid. With single plain strap. Made in Germany. Video Used

Hohner Morgane button accordion

Hohner Morgane

Key of D/G. Slightly stepped keyboard, with 21 treble and 8 bass buttons. 2 reeds per note, tremolo Americano. Approximately 7.25 pounds. Natural finish. With shoulder straps and a new Italian hard case. Video. Used

Saltarelle Piroulet button accordion

Saltarelle Piroulet

Key of B♭/E♭. 25 treble buttons (11+10+4) on a stepped keyboard (see note chart). 2 sets of hand-finished reeds (MM) with dry tuning. 12 bass buttons, with a stop to remove thirds from chords. Natural finish maple. With case and straps. Video. Used

A vintage Saltarelle model, formerly owned by Norbert Pignol.

Castagnari Studio button accordion

Castagnari Studio

Key of A/D. Stepped keyboard with 21 treble and 8 bass buttons. With 2 sets of Tipo C reeds (MM), swing tuned. Natural finish walnut. With case and straps. Video. New

Castagnari Brincu button accordion

Castagnari Brincu

Key of D/G, with 4th button start (see note chart). Enclosed, stepped keyboard with 21 treble buttons and 8 bass buttons. 2 reeds per treble note with swing tuning. Natural finish walnut. 9-3/8" x 5-7/8", 7.5 pounds. With case and straps. Video.New

Like the Lilly and Tommy models, this box has slightly smaller buttons and tighter spacing.

Castagnari Brincu button accordion

Castagnari Brincu

Key of G/C. Enclosed, stepped keyboard with 21 treble buttons and 8 bass buttons. 2 reeds per treble note with swing tuning. Natural finish cherry or walnut. 9-3/8" x 5-7/8", 7.5 pounds. With case and straps. Video. New

Like the Lilly and Tommy models, this box has slightly smaller buttons and tighter spacing.

Castagnari Laura button accordion

Castagnari Laura

Key of G/C. Stepped keyboard with 21 treble and 8 bass buttons. 2 reeds per note (MM), with Americano tuning. Hand-finished reeds. Stop to remove thirds from chords. Natural finish walnut. With soft case and straps. Video. Used

This melodeon was new in 2010. Still in excellent condition and nicely broken in.

Castagnari Benny button accordion

Castagnari Benny

Key of C/F/accidentals. Compact model with 33 treble buttons on a stepped keyboard and 12 bass buttons. 2 reeds per note (MM) with swing tuning (see note chart). No thirds in the chords. Natural finish cherry. With padded straps and hard case. Made in 2001. Video. Used

Saltarelle Elfique button accordion

Saltarelle Elfique

Key of D/G. Stepped keyboard with 19+2 treble (see note chart) and 8 bass buttons. 3 sets of hand-finished reeds (LMM) with 1 stop (bonus upgrade!). Swing tuning. 1 bass stop to remove third from chords. Natural finish cherry. With case and straps. Video. New

This is the 3-voice cousin to the Selkie. It comes standard with Super durall reeds, however this one has an upgrade to TAM at no additional cost. 3 sets of reeds for less than the cost of two!!

Castagnari Sander button accordion

Castagnari Sander

Key of G/C. 21 treble buttons on a stepped keyboard, 8 bass. 3 voice (LMM) with one stop. Super durall reeds with swing tuning, standard note layout. Natural finish walnut. With straps and hard case. Video. New

Beltuna Alex 3 button accordion

Beltuna Alex 3

Key of D/G, serial #19568. Stepped keyboard with 26 treble (11+10+5), 3 reeds per note (LMM), and swing tuning (note chart coming). 3 double-action levers on the back of the keyboard give 5 sounds. 12 bass with 4 registers to remove thirds and low bass. Hand-finished reeds (Artigiana). Natural finish cherry. With hard case and straps. Made in Dec. 2019. Slightly used

Essentially new. Beautifully made box with a solid action and excellent reeds.

Instruments > Button Accordions > Current Inventory > Three-Row

Three-Row Button Accordions

Hohner Panther button accordion

Hohner Panther

Key of G/C/F. 31 treble, 2 reeds, 12 bass. Matte black, with straps. Video. Used

Hohner Panther button accordion

Hohner Panther

Key of G/C/F. 31 treble, 2 reeds, 12 bass. Matte black, with straps. Video. New

Hohner Corona III button accordion

Hohner Corona III

Key of B♭/E♭/A♭. 31 treble buttons, 3 sets of reeds (MMM), 12 bass. Standard Hohner wet tuning. Blue pearloid finish. Adjustable bass strap. With soft case and straps. Video. Used

Castagnari Benny button accordion

Castagnari Benny

Key of C/F/accidentals. Compact model with 33 treble buttons on a stepped keyboard and 12 bass buttons. 2 reeds per note (MM) with swing tuning (see note chart). No thirds in the chords. Natural finish cherry. With padded straps and hard case. Made in 2001. Video. Used

Saltarelle Solstice button accordion

Saltarelle Solstice

Key of G/C/F. 33 treble keys (12+11+10) with 3 sets of handfinished reeds (MMM) and Italian tremolo tuning (see note chart). 5 treble switches (behind keyboard) and 3 bass switches. Blue-stained finish. With hard case and straps. Made in 2002. Video. Used

This box would be perfect for Tex-Mex, Scottish or Quebecois style. Big, full sound.

Hyde

Hyde

Key of F/B♭/accidentals. A compact and ultra-light model with 28 treble buttons on a stepped keyboard and 12 bass buttons. 2 sets of handmade reeds with octave (LM) tuning and 1 stop to remove the middle octave set (see note chart). 2 stops on the bass/chord side to remove the low bass and thirds. 9-1/2" x 6", only 7 lbs. Natural finish. With padded straps and soft case. Made circa 2005. Video. Used

Custom made by Peter "Stormy" Hyde in Aldgate, South Australia.

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