Saltarelle Laurentides Melodeon 3 Row 34 Button 12 Bass

Saltarelle Laurentides – 3 Row 34 Button 12 Bass Diatonic Melodeon

What is the Saltarelle Laurentides?

The Saltarelle Laurentides is a professional-level three-row diatonic melodeon designed for players who want exceptional musical flexibility, powerful projection and fast, responsive playability. Saltarelle instruments are often preferred by professional players for their immediacy, character and responsiveness, and that is very much the case here: the Laurentides is played by internationally renowned multi-instrumentalist Tim Edey.

With 34 treble buttons, 12 basses and high-quality Tipo a Mano reeds, the Laurentides gives an advanced player the range, response and versatility needed for everything from intricate cross-row playing to powerful stage performance.

Played by Tim Edey

One of the strongest recommendations for the Saltarelle Laurentides is that it is played by Tim Edey, one of the most accomplished and exciting melodeon players of his generation. Saltarelle instruments have long appealed to professional musicians who value a fast, expressive and highly responsive instrument, and Tim's choice of the Laurentides is an excellent example of that.

Tim's playing combines remarkable speed, control, dynamics and musical expression, and the Laurentides is an instrument capable of responding to all of it. For players considering a serious three-row melodeon, the fact that this model forms part of Tim's professional musical toolkit says a great deal about its capability.

The Laurentides is not simply about having more buttons. Its extended layout, responsive action and powerful voice give an experienced player considerably more freedom to explore harmony, melody and accompaniment without losing the immediacy and character associated with a Saltarelle.

Quick Overview

A 3-row, 34 button, 12 bass melodeon with extended capability, the Laurentides is designed for advanced players and serious musicians. It combines the power and responsiveness associated with Saltarelle instruments with a layout that supports more complex repertoire, cross-row playing and greater musical exploration.

Sound and Character

The Laurentides delivers a full, rich and highly responsive tone. It has the signature Saltarelle character – punchy, articulate and immediate – with the added depth that comes from a larger three-row instrument. The Tipo a Mano reeds provide clarity and projection while maintaining warmth and musical balance.

At Squeezebox Marketplace…

At Squeezebox Marketplace, every Saltarelle Laurentides is individually checked and set up by our experienced technicians. With decades of specialist knowledge, we ensure each instrument delivers the response, balance and playability expected at this level.

Playability

The Laurentides features Saltarelle’s fast-action keyboard, giving smooth, accurate response and excellent control. Despite its expanded layout, the instrument remains well balanced and comfortable to play, allowing for long sessions and demanding performance use.

Bass and Control

The 12 bass layout provides significantly greater harmonic flexibility than standard 8 bass models. This allows for more varied chord progressions, improved bass runs and greater control over accompaniment, making it ideal for more advanced playing styles and arrangements.

Instrument Scope

This is a melodeon built for serious musical use. The three-row layout opens up additional keys and fingering options, making it suitable for complex arrangements, cross-row playing and a wider repertoire than standard two-row instruments.

Who It’s For

The Laurentides is best suited to advancing, experienced and professional players who want significantly more musical freedom than a conventional two-row melodeon can offer. It is particularly attractive to players developing cross-row techniques, more adventurous bass work and complex arrangements, as well as musicians looking for an instrument capable of serious stage and recording work.

Saltarelle's combination of speed, projection and expressive response is one reason the marque is so often chosen by professional players. In the case of the Laurentides, Tim Edey's use of the instrument demonstrates just how far its extended layout and responsive action can be taken in the hands of an accomplished musician.

Key Features

• 3 row diatonic melodeon with extended layout
• 34 treble buttons for increased range
• 12 bass for enhanced harmonic control
• Tipo a Mano reeds for responsive, high-quality tone
• Fast-action Saltarelle keyboard
• Professional-level instrument played by Tim Edey

Specifications

• System: D/G with accidentals (3 row configuration)
• Treble: 34 buttons
• Bass: 12 buttons
• Reeds: Tipo a Mano
• Build: French craftsmanship

What Makes the Laurentides Different?

The Laurentides stands out because it combines the extended musical possibilities of a 34-button, 12-bass, three-row instrument with the speed, punch and responsiveness for which Saltarelle is known. It gives an advanced player considerably more harmonic and melodic freedom without turning the instrument into something slow or cumbersome.

That balance between range and responsiveness is particularly important at professional level and is one of the qualities that attracts serious players to Saltarelle instruments. The Laurentides being played by Tim Edey is a particularly strong example of the model being used at the very highest level.

Saltarelle vs Castagnari

Saltarelle instruments are often chosen for their fast response, expressive character and performance-focused feel, qualities that have made them particularly popular with professional and highly experienced players. Castagnari models, by comparison, are often associated with a more traditional feel and highly refined finish. The Laurentides is designed firmly with performance in mind, offering immediacy and flexibility for dynamic playing styles.

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What’s Included

Your Saltarelle Laurentides comes fully set up and ready to play. A gig bag is included along with straps where supplied by the manufacturer.

Buy with Confidence

We offer a 14-day approval period for mail order purchases, allowing you to try the instrument at home. With expert setup, aftercare support and decades of specialist experience, you can buy with confidence from a trusted UK melodeon specialist.