Button Accordions
The Button Box carries accordions from many makers, such as Hohner, Castagnari, Saltarelle, Serenellini, and Weltmeister. Although here in the United States the button accordion has often been thought of as the "poor cousin" to the more well-known piano accordion, it has always been a very popular type of accordion in the rest of the world. Often called the "button box", "squeezebox", or "melodeon", it is the direct descendant of the original accordions first developed in the early 19th century; each treble button gives a different note on the push and pull and follows a major scale pattern.
The page below gives details on the button accordion models that are available to order.
- Makers' Information: Castagnari, Hohner, Saltarelle, Others.
- One-Row Button Accordions
- Two-Row Button Accordions
- Two-Row Irish Style Button Accordions
- Two-Plus Row Button Accordions
- Three-Row Button Accordions
The Castagnari Accordion Co. (Est. 1914) is located in Recanati, Italy. It is a small, family-run business that specializes in top quality, custom-made button accordions. Their instruments are fitted with handmade-type reeds (unless otherwise noted) and are available in a choice of naturally finished hardwoods. They are made to order in any key combination and with the amount of tremolo desired.
The following options are also available:
- Stop to remove a treble reed set,
- Stop to remove a third in the bass,
- Amplification installed,
HOHNER
Hohner is the world's leader when it comes to button accordions, and
the standard by which all other instruments are judged. These
instruments
are durably made from quality materials and have a bright, clear treble
forte sound with deep basses. They are used in all types of music and
are
played by beginners through professionals. Our prices (shown) are 25%
off
Hohner's list prices.
SERENELLINI
Serenellini offers excellent workmanship and materials, reasonable
prices and short delivery times. Their instruments are made to
order
in any key combination and with the choice of flat or stepped keyboard.
All accordions come complete with case and straps.
SALTARELLE
Saltarelle offers a full line of fine handcrafted button accordions.
Available with either flat or stepped keyboards, they have widespread popularity, particularly in Ireland and England. They are
made
to order in any key combination and factory tuned with the desired
amount
of tremolo. All accordions come complete with case and straps.
WELTMEISTER
Located in Klingenthal, Germany, Weltmeister is a source for well made,
reasonably priced accordions. They offer a full line of one-,
two-
and three-row models and a variety of reed configurations.

Ariette Cajun style accordion. Recommended for the beginning player. 10 treble buttons, 4 reeds with 4 stops, 2 bass buttons. Key of C. Light or dark natural finish. Hard case included.Shop Now on Amazon

Solidly built with a strong, bright tone. 10 treble buttons with 4 stops controlling 4 sets of reeds, 2 "spoon" basses. Gold designs on black body, gold bellows. Key of CShop Now on Amazon
A well-built 1-row with a traditional open-style keyboard. 10 treble and 2 bass buttons. 4 sets of reeds with 4 stops; 2 bass buttons. Available in black or light finish. Available in the keys of C, G, D and A. With case.Shop Now on Amazon
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Great for Irish, Cajun or Quebecois. 10 treble and 2 bass buttons. 4 reeds per note with 4 stops. 5 pounds. Black finish. With case and strap. Shop Now on Amazon

Our most popular Hohner and the standard Morris box. 2 treble rows, 21 buttons with 2 reeds per treble note, 8 basses. Gold designs on black. Keys of A/D, D/G, G/C, C/F.
We currently have the Pokerwork in D/G. Shop Now on Amazon

Made for the French market and now available in the United States. Slightly stepped keyboard, with 21 treble and 8 bass buttons. 2 reeds per note. Approximately 7-¼ pounds. Natural finish. Keys of G/C, A/D, and D/G. Comes with straps and a hard case Shop Now on Amazon

Similar to the Pokerwork, but with rounded body covered with red celluloid. Weighs approximately 6 pounds. Keys of A/D, G/C, C/F, D/GShop Now on Amazon.
Perfect for travel. 12 treble (6+6) and 8 bass. 1 reed per note. 5-½" x 3-¾", 2.2 lbs. Natural finish maple, walnut, padouk, walnut, or cherry. With straps. Shop Now on Amazon.

An excellent value for the beginning to intermediate player. 21 treble buttons with 2 sets of reeds, 8 basses. Black with gold design. Keys of G/C, A/D, C/F, D/G and B/C. With soft case.
Current stock is in D/G and a case is not included Shop Now on Amazon

An excellent value for the beginning to intermediate player. 21 treble buttons with 2 sets of reeds, 8 basses. Natural finish Alder. Keys of G/C, A/D, C/F, D/G and B/C. With soft case.
Current stock is in D/G and a case is not included Shop Now on Amazon
An excellent value for the beginning to intermediate player. 21 treble buttons with 2 sets of reeds, 8 basses. Rounded corners and curved grille. Available in various finishes. Keys of G/C, A/D, C/F, D/G and B/C. With shoulder straps and a soft case.
We have a limited quantity of brand new first quality overstock of this instrument in G/C. Available in gold sparkle or turquoise sparkle. All come with straps and a soft case. Shop Now on Amazon

Hohner's full-size 2-row melodeon. Similar to the Erica, but with 3 reeds per treble note and 4 reeds in the bass. Red celluloid finish. Keys of A/D, G/C, C/FShop Now on Amazon.

Solid walnut construction. 21 treble buttons with 2 sets of reeds, 8 basses. Slightly stepped keyboard. Shop Now on Amazon.

A full-sized 2-row model with a rounded body style, curved grille and celluloid covering. 21 treble buttons with 3 sets of reeds (all in the same octave). 8 basses. Available in several colors and finishes, including black, red pearl, gray pearl and white pearl.
Current stock is brand new first quality overstock available in G/C and blue pearl finish. Shop Now on Amazon

A beautiful, natural-finish accordion at a modest price. Stepped keyboard with 21 treble buttons, 2 reeds per treble note, 8 basses with stop to remove thirds. Available with dry or swing tuning. With case and straps.
Current stock is D/G with swing tuning and is available Shop Now on Amazon

A popular model. Only 8-½" x 4-¾". 2 rows with 21 treble and 8 bass buttons. 1 reed per note mounted flat to the sound board for a bright, powerful tone. Natural finish maple, walnut, or cherry. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.

Compact 2-row with 21 treble and 8 bass buttons. 1 reed per treble note. Natural finish. With case and strapsShop Now on Amazon.

Similar to the 516 model, but with 3 sets of treble reeds (all in the same octave) and 1 stop. Shop Now on Amazon.


High quality, no frills. 2 rows with 21 treble and 8 bass buttons. 2 reeds per treble note, 3 reeds per bass button. Super durall reeds. Natural finish cherry. 7½ pounds. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.

An attractive, full-size 2-row. 21 treble and 8 bass buttons. 2 reeds per treble note. Super durall reeds. Natural finish walnut or cherry. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.

A stepped keyboard of 23 treble buttons in 2 + rows (11+10+2), with 2 reeds per note. The bass side has 8 buttons with 1 stop. Natural finish. With case and strapsShop Now on Amazon
Similar to the Nik model, but with 3 reeds per note with one stop. Super durall reeds. Natural finish walnut or cherry. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.

21 treble and 8 bass buttons, with stepped keyboard. 2 reeds per treble note. Natural finish walnut or cherry. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.

Compact accordion with 21 treble keys, 3 reeds per treble note with one stop. 8 basses, natural finish. With case and strapsShop Now on Amazon.

Similar to the Jean Pierre model, but with 3 reeds per note with one stop. Super durall reeds. Natural finish walnut or cherry. 11" x 6-5/8", 8.6 lbs. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.
A mid-sized 2-row. 21 treble and 8 bass buttons. 3 reeds per treble note, musette tuned. Natural finish walnut or cherry. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.

Similar to the Laura model (see above), but with 2 alternate accidental buttons positioned in the center of the treble keyboard to alleviate long stretches in chromatic passages. Natural finish walnut or cherry. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.

A popular choice. Full-sized 2-row with 21 treble and 8 bass buttons. 3 reeds per note with one stop. Walnut or cherry. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.

Our best-selling Castagnari. At only 9" x 5-½", it is powerful, bright, and responsive. 21 treble and 8 bass buttons. 3 reeds per note with one stop. Natural finish walnut or cherry. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.
Similar to the Hascy, but with 12 bass buttons which can be set up to your specifications. Walnut or cherry. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.
A traditional Basque 2-row button accordion with a 23-button treble keyboard and 12 bass buttons. 3 reeds per treble note (no switches). Full-length air release bar. Natural finish walnut or red oak. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.

A stepped keyboard of 23 treble buttons in 2 + rows (11+10+2), with 3 reeds per note and 3 stops. The bass side has 8 buttons with 2 stops. Choice of walnut, red or black finish. With case and strapsShop Now on Amazon.
Similar to the Hascy, but with 2 added alternate accidental buttons in the center of the keyboard to eliminate awkward fingerings. Natural finish walnut or cherry. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.

As above, but with 12 bass buttons. Natural finish walnut or cherry. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.

A full-size 2-row with 21 treble and 8 bass buttons. 4 sets of reeds per treble note with 7 switches mounted on the grille. Natural finish cherry. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.
As above, but with the addition of 4 switches in the bass. Natural finish padouk. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.

An inlaid model with an ornate curved grille. 2-rows with 21 treble and 8 bass buttons. 3 sets of reeds per treble note with 7 switches. 4 bass switches to remove low bass and thirds. Natural finish padouk or maple. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.


A popular beginner's model. 21 treble buttons and 8 basses. 2 voice. Paolo Soprani bass arrangement. Red pearloidShop Now on Amazon
Made for the French market and now available in the United States. Slightly stepped keyboard, with 21 treble and 8 bass buttons. Mechanism has a smooth feel and buttons have a positive "stop." 2 reeds per note. Drier tuning than the Double Ray. Approximately 7¼ pounds. Natural finish. Key of B/C. Comes with straps and a hard case Shop Now on Amazon.

An excellent value for the beginning to intermediate player. 21 treble buttons with 2 sets of reeds, 8 basses. Black with gold design. Keys of G/C, A/D, C/F, D/G and B/C. With soft caseShop Now on Amazon.

An excellent value for the beginning to intermediate player. 21 treble buttons with 2 sets of reeds, 8 basses. Natural finish alder. Keys of G/C, A/D, C/F, D/G and B/C. With soft caseShop Now on Amazon
Rounded body style with a curved grille and celluloid covering. 21 treble buttons with 2 sets of reeds, 8 basses. Available in several colors and finishes, including black, red pearl, gray pearl and white pearl. Keys of G/C, A/D, C/F, D/G, B/C and C#/D. With soft case and strapsShop Now on Amazon.
Solid walnut construction. 21 treble buttons with 2 sets of reeds, 8 basses. Slightly stepped keyboard. Shop Now on Amazon.
A full-sized 2-row model with a rounded body style, curved grille and celluloid covering. 21 treble buttons with 3 sets of reeds (all in the same octave). 8 basses. Available in several colors and finishes, including black, red pearl, gray pearl and white pearl. Shop Now on Amazon

A popular model. Only 8-½" x 4-¾". 2 rows with 21 treble and 8 bass buttons. 1 reed per note mounted flat to the sound board for a bright, powerful tone. Natural finish maple, walnut, or cherry. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.

Similar to the 516 model, but with 3 sets of treble reeds (all in the same octave) and 1 stop.
Current stock is brand new first quality overstock available in C#/D and walnut finish. Shop Now on Amazon
Flat keyboard with 23 treble and 8 bass buttons. 2 voice with dry or swing tuning.Shop Now on Amazon

A full-size 2-row with a flat keyboard. 23 treble and 8 bass buttons. 2 reeds per treble note. Super durall reeds. Natural finish cherry or walnut. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon

An attractive accordion, similar to the Irish Bouëbe above. Flat keyboard with 23 treble (11+10+2), 2 reeds per note, 8 bass with 1 stop to remove thirds. Key of B/C or C#/D. Natural finish, with case and strapsShop Now on Amazon
A compact (9-½" x 6"), light (6 lb) box with a flat keyboard. 23 treble buttons and 8 basses. 2 voice. Natural finish walnut or cherry. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon


A compact, powerful box; the "Tommy" model, but with a flat keyboard. 23 treble buttons and 8 basses. 3 voice with 1 stop. Natural finish walnut or cherry. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.

A full-size 2-row with 21 treble and 8 bass buttons. 4 sets of reeds per treble note with 7 switches mounted on the grille. Natural finish cherry. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.
A full-featured 2 row accordion. Flat keyboard with 23 treble and 8 bass buttons. 3 voice with 3 stops. 2 bass stops to remove low bass and thirds. Black, walnut, or blue finish. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.

A flat keyboard button accordion with 23 treble buttons (11+10+2) and 8 bass buttons with 2 stops. The treble side has 3 reeds per note with 3 stops. Choice of walnut or black finish. With case and strapsShop Now on Amazon.
A full-size, 3-voice button accordion with a flat keyboard, 23 treble and 8 bass buttons. One stop on the treble side. 11-¼" x 6-7/8", 9 lbs. Natural finish walnut or cherry. With case and straps. Current stock is in B/C and walnut finish. Shop Now on Amazon.

A new Irish offering from Saltarelle. 25 treble (12 + 13) and 14 bass buttons. The basses consist of 6 chords with no thirds and 8 bass notes. 3 sets of reeds per treble note with 3 stops, natural finish walnut. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.
Similar to the Nuage, but with 4 sets of treble reeds and 4 stops. 23 treble and 8 bass buttons. 2 bass stops. Available in black, blue or walnut finish. Shop Now on Amazon.


Flat keyboard with 23+4 treble and 12 bass buttons. 2 reeds per treble note. 1 bass stop to remove third from chords. Black finish. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.

A top quality club-style melodeon. Enclosed, stepped keyboard. 21+5 treble buttons with 2 reeds per note and 12 bass buttons. Natural finish cherry or walnut. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.

Stepped keyboard with 21+5 treble and 12 bass buttons. 3 reeds per treble note with 3 stops. 2 bass stops to remove low bass and thirds. Natural finish. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.

Similar to the Pastourelle III, but with a flat keyboard. Black finish. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.
Saltarelles top-of-the-line, 2-½ -row model. Stepped keyboard with 21+5 treble and 12 bass buttons. 3 reeds per treble note with 5 switches positioned behind the fingerboard. 3 bass switches to remove low bass and thirds. Natural finish. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.

Similar to the Neuilly, but with a flat keyboard and chrome grille. Available in black, blue or walnut finish. Shop Now on Amazon.

This melodeon features a three-position thumb switch to change treble voicings and 4 bass switches to drop the low bass or third. 21+5 treble buttons with 3 reeds per treble note and 12 bass buttons. Natural finish walnut or cherry. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.


This accordion is the perfect 2-voice model for both beginning and experienced players alike. Features include an adjustable left-hand strap and redesigned wide open web grille, allowing for even greater volume while providing solid protection. 31 treble buttons with 2 reeds per treble note and 12 basses. Comes in your choice of 5 matte finish colors: red, orange, yellow, violet, and black. Weighs approximately 8.75 pounds. Weighs 8-¾ pounds. Comes with straps and a soft case. A/D/G, G/C/F, F/Bb/Eb, E/A/D, or Bb/Eb/Ab
Current stock is black and G/C/F. Shop Now on Amazon
We currently have brand new stock in A/D/G available for a special price. Click for special pricing.

This accordion expands Hohner's economy line to a 3-voice model crafted especially for the Vallenato musician. Features an adjustable bass strap and wide open bass grille for enhanced projection. 31 treble buttons with 3 reeds per treble note and 12 basses. Weighs approximately 11-½ pounds. Available in your choice of 5 matte finish colors: red, orange, yellow, violet, and black. Comes with a single strap and a soft case. A/D/G, E/A/D, G/C/F, Bb/Eb/Ab, or F/Bb/EbShop Now on Amazon.

Hohner's classic 3-row accordion. 31 treble buttons with 2 reeds per treble note and 12 basses, finished in red pearloid, comes with a single strap. Weighs approximately 9 pounds. G/C/F or F/Bb/EbShop Now on Amazon.

Hohner goes back in time to one of their most sought after models. Made in Germany, it features a celluloid covered wooden keyboard, 31 treble buttons with 2 reeds per treble note and 12 basses, improved bellows straps and an adjustable bass strap. Ideal for Tex-Mex, Norteño, Vallenato, and Zydeco players. Now comes in your choice of twelve colors: brown pearl, jet black, light blue pearl, red pearl, white pearl, green pearl, orange pearl, blue pearl, red-white-green pearl, purple pearl, fantasy (multi-colored pearloid), and white tiger. Comes complete with padded soft case, padded shoulder straps, and back strap. Weighs approximately 9 pounds. E/A/D, A/D/G, G/C/F or F/Bb/EbShop Now on Amazon.
Similar to the Corona II, but with 3 reeds per treble note, and 4 sets of bass reeds. Best suited for Vallenato, Cumbia, and Meringue styles. Comes with padded soft case. Red pearl finish. Weighs approximately 10 pounds. Keys of A/D/G, G/C/F, F/Bb/Eb, or Bb/Eb/AbShop Now on Amazon.
31 treble buttons with three reeds per note. 12 bass buttons. Shop Now on Amazon.

34 treble buttons, with 3 switches. 12 bass buttons. Pearloid buttons. Available in black, red pearl, and gray pearl. With gig bag and straps. Keys of E/A/D, A/D/G, G/C/F, or F/Bb/Eb.Shop Now on Amazon.


34 treble buttons, with 5 switches. 12 bass buttons. Pearloid buttons. Available in black, red pearl, and gray pearl. With gig bag and straps. Keys of E/A/D, A/D/G, G/C/F, or F/Bb/EbShop Now on Amazon

34 treble buttons, with 5 switches. 12 bass buttons. Pearloid buttons. Available in black, red pearl, and gray pearl. With gig bag and straps. Keys of E/A/D, A/D/G, G/C/F, Bb/Eb/Ab, or F/Bb/EbShop Now on Amazon

Weltmeister's Club model. 33 treble buttons, 8 bass buttons. 3/4 sets of reeds (LMM). 5 treble switches. 13.4" keyboard, approximately 12.3 lbs. Shop Now on Amazon.
3 short treble rows. Flat keyboard with 27 treble (10+9+8) and 12 bass buttons. 2 reeds per note. Bass stop to remove thirds. Black finish. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.

A full sized 3-row with a stepped keyboard. It has 34 treble buttons (11+12+11) and 2 reeds per note. The bass side has 12 bass buttons with 1 stop. Red or blue finish. Weighs 7 lbs. With case and strapsShop Now on Amazon.
At 9-¾'' x 6-½'', this box packs a lot of punch. 33 buttons in 3 rows with 2 reeds per treble note and 12 bass buttons. 6.8 lbs. Solid, natural finish cherry or padouk. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.

A full-size 3 row melodeon. 33 treble buttons with 2 reeds per note and 12 bass buttons. 4 bass switches to remove low bass and thirds. 9.7 lbs. Walnut or cherry. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.

Similar to the Rik model, but with extra bass buttons. 33 treble buttons with 2 reeds per note and 18 bass buttons. Walnut or cherry. 11-7/8" x 7-¼",10.1 lbs. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon

The Océan is Saltarelle's top-of-the-line, 3-row model. Stepped keyboard with 33 treble (12+11+10) and 12 bass buttons. 3 reeds per treble note with 5 switches positioned behind the fingerboard. 3 bass switches to remove low bass and thirds. Natural finish. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon.

Similar to the Océan, but with a flat keyboard. Available in black, blue or walnut finish. Shop Now on Amazon.

A full-size 3-row with a classic black finish. 33 treble buttons with 3 reeds per treble note. Three thumb switches give 5 different treble voicings. Available with either 12 or 18 bass buttons with 4 switches in the bass to cut the low bass or third. 11-¾" x 7-7/8", 12.3 lbs. With case and straps. With 12 bass buttonsShop Now on Amazon.
With 18 bass buttons.
Big on features (and weight!). 33 treble buttons with 3 reeds per treble note. Three-position thumb switch changes treble voicings. 12 or 18 bass buttons with 4 switches in the bass to cut the low bass or third. Walnut or cherry. 12.3 lbs. With case and straps. Shop Now on Amazon
With 18 bass buttons (also available in padouk).