Used Saltarelle Nuage D/G Walnut 3 Voice Melodeon

Used Saltarelle Nuage D/G Walnut Melodeon

A superb opportunity to own one of Saltarelle’s most respected professional two-row melodeons at a considerably lower price than would normally be expected. This used Saltarelle Nuage is in D/G, with a responsive flat keyboard, three treble voices, eight basses and the rich, powerful sound that has made the Nuage a longstanding favourite among experienced players.

A clearly visible piece of wood is missing from the outer casing on the bass side. This cosmetic damage does not affect the sound, action or playability of the instrument, but it is there and can be seen in the photographs. The selling price has been reduced accordingly.

Fast, responsive and built for demanding players

The Nuage was developed as a fast and versatile professional melodeon. Its flat two-row keyboard and responsive action make it particularly well suited to players who need an instrument capable of keeping up with quick, precise playing.

This example has a traditional satin walnut finish and 23 treble buttons arranged across two rows. Its compact dimensions make it comfortable to handle while still delivering the depth and power associated with a full three-voice instrument.

Three treble voices with five sound combinations

Three treble stops control two middle-octave reed banks and one low-octave reed bank, providing five useful tonal combinations:

• Single middle voice
• Two middle voices
• Two middle voices with the low-octave reed
• Middle voice with the low-octave reed for a bandoneon-style sound
• Low-octave reed played alone

This gives the player access to everything from a lighter single-reed sound to a powerful full three-voice setting, making the Nuage suitable for solo playing, sessions, dance music and performance.

Versatile eight-bass system

The bass side has eight buttons and two useful register stops. One removes the thirds from the chords, allowing more flexible chord accompaniment, while the second removes the low reed from the bass notes for a lighter bass response.

Condition and cosmetic damage

This is a used instrument showing signs of previous ownership. Most importantly, a section of wood is missing from the bass-side outer casing.

We want to be completely transparent about this damage: it is noticeable and is shown in the product photographs. However, it does not interfere with the operation of the instrument and does not affect its sound or playability.

For a player more concerned with musical performance than cosmetic perfection, this represents an opportunity to acquire a highly regarded Saltarelle Nuage at a price below what an undamaged example would normally command.

Specification

• Make: Saltarelle
• Model: Nuage
• Key: D/G
• Two-row melodeon
• 23 treble buttons
• Flat treble keyboard
• Three treble voices
• Three treble stops
• Five treble sound combinations
• Eight bass buttons
• Two bass-side register stops
• Stop to remove the thirds from the chords
• Stop to remove the low reed from the bass notes
• Tipo a Mano reeds
• Satin walnut finish
• Approximate weight: 4.2 kg
• Approximate dimensions: 27.7 × 16.8 × 30 cm
• Condition: Used, with cosmetic wood damage to the bass-side casing

A professional instrument at a reduced price

The missing section of wood prevents us from describing this Nuage as cosmetically excellent, but it remains a highly capable, responsive and versatile three-voice D/G melodeon.

It offers the sound, speed and tonal flexibility for which the Saltarelle Nuage is known, with the cosmetic damage reflected fairly in the selling price.

Please study all the photographs carefully and contact Squeezebox Marketplace with any questions or to arrange an appointment to try the instrument.