Saltarelle Epsilon Melodeon – Ultra Lightweight with Hand Made Reeds

Saltarelle Epsilon Melodeon with Hand Made Reeds

Ultra Lightweight Professional Melodeon for Sessions and Travel

The Saltarelle Epsilon is a compact, lightweight melodeon designed for players who want high-quality response and tone in an exceptionally portable instrument.

Built with hand made reeds and finished in walnut, the Epsilon delivers a clear, immediate sound while remaining one of the lightest full-featured melodeons available.

At just 2.2kg, it is ideal for players looking to downsize, reduce weight, or carry an instrument comfortably through long sessions and festivals.

Quick overview

• Type: Diatonic melodeon (2 row)
• Level: Intermediate to advanced
• Keys: D/G or C/F
• Treble: 23 buttons
• Bass: 8 buttons
• Weight: Approx. 2.2kg
• Reeds: Hand made (A Mano)
• Best for: Sessions, travel, lightweight playing

Sound and character

The Epsilon has a clean, focused and highly responsive sound, shaped by its single-voice setup and high-quality hand made reeds.

It offers clarity and immediacy rather than weight or complexity, making it particularly effective in session playing where articulation and timing are key.

At Squeezebox Marketplace

At Squeezebox Marketplace, every Saltarelle Epsilon is carefully checked and prepared before sale to ensure it plays cleanly and consistently from the first note.

Playability and response

The Epsilon is exceptionally comfortable to play, with its lightweight build making it easy to handle over long periods.

The fast, responsive action supports precise playing and encourages a direct connection between player and instrument, particularly in rhythm-driven music.

Bass and control

The 8 bass layout provides a straightforward accompaniment system suited to traditional playing.

• Simple, effective bass layout
• Supports rhythm and accompaniment without unnecessary complexity
• Ideal for players prioritising lightness and responsiveness

Instrument scope and capability

The single-voice design makes the Epsilon lighter and more immediate in response, but also more focused in sound.

This makes it best suited to players who value portability, clarity and directness over the fuller sound of multi-voice instruments.

Who it’s for

• Players downsizing to a lighter instrument
• Session musicians needing portability
• Festival players wanting a comfortable all-day box
• Experienced players who value simplicity and response
• Travelling musicians needing a compact instrument

Key features

• 23 treble buttons
• 8 bass buttons
• Single-voice (1 reed) design
• Hand made reeds (A Mano)
• Walnut finish
• Extremely lightweight at approx. 2.2kg
• Fast, responsive action
• Compact and highly portable

Specifications

• Keys: D/G or C/F
• Rows: 2
• Treble buttons: 23
• Bass: 8
• Voices: 1
• Registers (RH): 0
• Registers (LH): 0
• Reeds: A Mano (hand made)
• Dimensions: 22.5 x 12.9 x 23 cm
• Weight: Approx. 2.2kg

What makes this instrument different?

The Saltarelle Epsilon stands out for its combination of extremely low weight and high-quality hand made reeds.

It is not designed to be a full, multi-voice instrument, but rather a highly playable, responsive and portable melodeon for players who prioritise ease of use and musical immediacy.

How does it compare to other melodeons?

Compared to instruments like the Dino Baffetti Black Pearl II, the Epsilon is lighter and more direct, but offers a simpler, single-voice sound.

It is best suited to players who value portability and responsiveness over tonal complexity.

If you are exploring different types of melodeon, our beginner’s guide to choosing your first melodeon is a useful place to start.

Explore more melodeons

You can also browse our full range of melodeons here to compare different models.

Included with this instrument

Please contact us to confirm included accessories such as case and straps for this model.

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Buying from Squeezebox Marketplace

The Saltarelle Epsilon is a specialist choice for players who want a lightweight, responsive and highly portable melodeon.

If you would like advice on whether this is the right instrument for you, get in touch or come and try one for yourself at one of our showrooms or events.