{"product_id":"sandpiper-melodeon-c-f-21-button","title":"Second Hand Sandpiper C\/F Melodeon – 21 Button, 8 Bass","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSecond Hand Sandpiper C\/F Melodeon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis second-hand Sandpiper C\/F melodeon has just arrived with us at Warwick Folk Festival. It is a traditional two-row instrument with 21 treble buttons, 8 basses and two-voice tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a flat fingerboard, a bass stop for removing the thirds and a gentle swing tuning. A gig bag is included. Further photographs, condition details and information will be added after we have completed our full assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSecond-hand Sandpiper melodeon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eC\/F tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e21 treble buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 bass buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo-voice treble\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlight swing tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlat fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBass stop to remove the thirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGig bag included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSound and Tuning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe two-voice treble has been tuned with a slight swing, giving the instrument some warmth and movement without producing an excessively wet or heavily tremoloed sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts C\/F tuning places it in a lower and warmer register than the more commonly encountered D\/G melodeon, making it particularly suitable for players looking for the character and range associated with C\/F instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOur View\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt Squeezebox Marketplace, we assess every second-hand instrument individually before describing its playing condition. This Sandpiper has only just arrived, so further information will follow once our inspection has been completed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlayability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument has a traditional 21-button two-row layout and a flat fingerboard. More detailed information about the keyboard action, bellows, reeds and overall playing response will be added following assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBass and Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8-bass system provides the standard bass and chord accompaniment expected from a two-row melodeon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA stop allows the thirds to be removed from the chords. This gives the player greater flexibility, particularly when a more open chord sound is preferred or when playing music that moves between major and modal harmonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMusical Scope\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA C\/F melodeon can be used for a wide range of traditional, folk and dance music. It may particularly appeal to players interested in continental European repertoire or anyone who prefers a warmer and slightly lower-pitched alternative to a D\/G instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Melodeon For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Sandpiper could suit a player specifically looking for a practical C\/F melodeon with a conventional two-row layout, two-voice sound and the additional control provided by removable bass thirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts final suitability for a beginner, improving player or experienced musician will be considered more fully once our inspection is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTraditional two-row C\/F melodeon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact 21-button treble keyboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8-bass accompaniment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo-voice treble sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGentle swing tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlat fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStop for removing the bass thirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupplied with a gig bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandpiper\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second hand – fuller condition report to follow\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeys:\u003c\/strong\u003e C\/F\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreble buttons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBass buttons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreble voices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two voice\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slight swing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBass stop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stop to remove the thirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gig bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e To be confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes This Instrument Different?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of C\/F tuning, a straightforward 21-button keyboard and a bass-thirds stop gives this Sandpiper a useful balance of traditional simplicity and musical flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe gentle swing tuning should appeal to players who want some life and character in the sound without the stronger tremolo associated with wetter tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Does C\/F Compare with D\/G?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA C\/F melodeon uses the same basic two-row playing principles as a D\/G instrument, but its lower tuning produces a warmer overall register. Players moving from a D\/G melodeon will recognise the familiar relationship between the two rows, although the instrument naturally plays in different keys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our current selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeezeboxmarketplace.com\/collections\/melodeons\"\u003emelodeons for sale\u003c\/a\u003e to compare this instrument with other available models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNewer players may also find our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeezeboxmarketplace.com\/blogs\/buying-guides\/best-melodeon-for-beginners-uk\"\u003eguide to choosing a beginner melodeon\u003c\/a\u003e useful when comparing different keys, sizes and specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded with This Instrument\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSandpiper C\/F melodeon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGig bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis second-hand Sandpiper is a traditional 21-button, 8-bass C\/F melodeon with two-voice slight swing tuning, a flat fingerboard and a stop for removing the bass thirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt has only just arrived with us at Warwick Folk Festival. Further photographs, price information and a complete condition report will follow after inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Squeezebox Marketplace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54388460355917,"sku":"com230726RKK","price":499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/8066\/9005\/files\/IMG_5635.jpg?v=1784912531","url":"https:\/\/squeezeboxmarketplace.com\/products\/sandpiper-melodeon-c-f-21-button","provider":"Squeezebox Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}