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 maximum musical flexibility, strong projection and fast, responsive playability. Built in France and fitted with high-quality Tipo a Mano reeds, it offers extended range and control across a wide variety of playing styles.

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 and 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 without fatigue.

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.

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 and professional players who want extended capability and flexibility. It is ideal for those moving beyond a two-row melodeon or players who require a more versatile instrument for stage performance, recording and advanced session playing.

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

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 for its combination of power, responsiveness and extended capability. It offers significantly more flexibility than standard two-row melodeons while retaining the fast, expressive feel that Saltarelle instruments are known for.

Saltarelle vs Castagnari

Saltarelle instruments are often chosen for their fast response and expressive character, while Castagnari models are known for their traditional feel and refined finish. The Laurentides is designed firmly with performance in mind, offering immediacy and flexibility for dynamic playing styles.

Read more here: Saltarelle vs Castagnari Melodeons

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What’s Included

Your Saltarelle Laurentides comes fully set up and ready to play. A hard case or gig bag is included depending on specification, 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.