New Button Accordions

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. Button accordions generally have 1 to 3 rows of treble buttons and 2 to 12 bass buttons. The keys of the rows are generally a fourth or a half tone apart. In the latter instance, this provides the player with a fully chromatic treble range. The treble or melody side of the button box has from 1 to 4 sets of reeds, sometimes with stops or switches to control combinations of reedsets for different tonal characteristics. Button accordions typically weigh from 4 to 12 pounds.

• 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

CASTAGNARI
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,
• Microphone installed,

All Castagnari models include case and straps. Delivery time varies from 8-12 months, depending on the model. All instruments are fully guaranteed.

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. 

ROGER
Superlative handmade Cajun button accordions by John Roger in Meraux, Louisiana. Binci "voci a mano" reeds, exotic woods, triple-plated chrome or mother-of-pearl buttons.

Hohner 3002 Ariette Cajun
Recommended for the beginning player. Made in China in the Cajun style. 10 treble buttons with exposed pallets and 2 bass buttons. 4 sets of reeds with 4 stops. Natural or dark wood finish. With case and strap. Key of C

Weltmeister "Cajun"
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.  Black.  Available in the keys of C, G, D and A .  With case.

Hohner 114 German
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 C

Castagnari Melodeon
Great for Irish, Cajun or Quebecois. 10 treble and 2 bass buttons. 4 reeds per note with 4 stops. Black finish. With case and strap.

Weltmeister 86W
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.

Castagnari Giordy
Big brother to the Mignon. 12 treble (6+6) and 8 bass. 1 reed per note. 5-1/2" x 3-3/4", 2.2 lbs. Natural finish maple, walnut, padouk or cherry. With case and straps.

Weltmeister 86M
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 straps.

Hohner 3000 Erica
Similar to the Pokerwork, but with rounded body covered with red celluloid. Keys of A/D, G/C, C/F, D/G.

Weltmeister 510
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.  Keys of G/C, A/D, C/F, D/G, B/C and C#/D.

Weltmeister 516
Solid walnut construction.  21 treble buttons with 2 sets of reeds, 8 basses.  Slightly stepped keyboard.  Keys of G/C, A/D, C/F and B/C.  With case and straps.

Weltmeister 511
Similar to the 516 model, but with 3 sets of treble reeds (all in the same octave) and 1 stop.  Keys of G/C, A/D, C/F and B/C.  With case and straps.

Hohner 1600 Corso
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/F.

Castagnari Studio
High quality, no frills. 2 rows with 21 treble and 8 bass buttons. 2 reeds per treble note. Super durall reeds. Natural finish cherry. With case and straps.

Castagnari Lilly
A popular model. Only 8 1/2" x 4 3/4". 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.

Castagnari Nik
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.

Saltarelle Parisien
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 straps.

Castagnari Jean Pierre
The same case and reeds as the Nik model (see above), but with 2 alternate accidental buttons positioned in the center of the treble keyboard to alleviate long stretches in chromatic passages. Super durall reeds. Natural finish walnut or cherry. With case and straps.

Castagnari Roma
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.

Castagnari Laura
An attractive, full-size 2-row with an inlaid grille and body. 21 treble and 8 bass buttons. 2 reeds per treble note.  Natural finish walnut or cherry. With case and straps.

Castagnari Sander
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.

Castagnari Stéphania
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.

Castagnari Hascy
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.

Castagnari Giasco III
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.

Castagnari Alain 8
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.

Castagnari Fazzy
Similar to the Hascy, but with 12 bass buttons which can be set up to your specifications. Walnut or cherry. With case and straps.

Saltarelle Lorelei
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 or black finish. With case and straps.

Castagnari Alain 12
As above, but with 12 bass buttons. Natural finish walnut or cherry. With case and straps.

Castagnari Montmarte
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.

Castagnari Wielly
As above, but with the addition of 4 switches in the bass. Natural finish padouk. With case and straps.

Castagnari Trilly
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.

Castagnari Marc 8
The Marc Peronne model. 21 treble and 8 bass buttons. 3 reeds per note with 4 stops, one of which controls a tone chamber. 4 switches in bass. Natural finish walnut. With case and straps.

Hohner 1622 Double Ray
A popular beginner's model. 21 treble buttons and 8 basses. 2 voice. Paolo Soprani bass arrangement. Red celluloid. Key of B/C.

Saltarelle Notos
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 straps.

Castagnari Ciacy
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.

Castagnari Dinn II
A compact (9-1/2"x6"), light (5-1/2 lb) box with a flat keyboard. 23 treble buttons and 8 basses. 2 voice. Natural finish walnut or cherry. With case and straps.

Castagnari Dinn III
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.

Castagnari Ilary
A full-size, 2-row button accordion with a flat keyboard, 23 treble and 8 bass buttons. 3 reeds per treble note with one stop. With case and straps.

Saltarelle Calirrhoé
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 straps.

Castagnari Montmarte
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.

Castagnari Wielly
As above, but with the addition of 4 switches in the bass. Natural finish padouk. With case and straps.

Castagnari Dony
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.

Saltarelle Connemara III
Similar to the Pastourelle III, but with a flat keyboard. Black finish. With case and straps.

Castagnari Mory
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.

Hohner Panther
A new, low-cost offering from Hohner.  31 treble buttons with 2 reeds per treble note and 12 basses. Black painted finish.  Available in the keys of G/C/F only.

Hohner 3500 Corona II
Hohner's classic 3-row accordion. 31 treble buttons with 2 reeds per treble note and 12 basses, finished in red pearloid. G/C/F or F/Bb/Eb.

Hohner Corona Classic
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.  Now comes in your choice of nine colors: jet black, white pearl, blue pearl, light blue pearl, red pearl, orange pearl, green pearl, brown pearl, and tri-color (red/white/green). Comes complete with padded soft case, padded shoulder straps and back strap. E/A/D, A/D/G, G/C/F or F/Bb/Eb.

Hohner Corona III
Similar to the Corona II, but with 3 reeds per treble note. Comes with padded soft case. Keys of A/D/G, C/G/F.

Saltarelle Duna
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 3.2 kg. With case and straps.

Saltarelle Laurentides
Same as the Duna above but with a flat keyboard.

Castagnari Benny
At 9 1/2'' x 6'', this box packs a lot of punch. 33 buttons in 3 rows with 2 reeds per treble note and 12 bass buttons. Solid, natural finish cherry. With case and straps.

Castagnari Rik
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.

Saltarelle Océan 18 Bass
As above with 18 bass buttons.

Saltarelle Solstice 18 Bass
As above with 18 bass buttons.

Evo 18
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 7-1/4",10.1 lbs. With case and straps.