I have been listening to Saltarelle accordions for a long time, ever since I bought my first Sharon Shanon cassette tape as a teenager. Many great piano accordionists also play their instruments.
The first thing I noticed when I picked up the Clifden is how light it is. You hardly know it's there! 6.7Kg. The wood finished body is beautiful. Clifden is a coastal town in the region of Connemara, Ireland and referred to as the "capital" of the county of Connemara, where this accordion takes its name. It surely was designed with Traditional Irish music in mind. The sound is very distinct, and with only two reed sets, it is surprisingly loud for such a small accordion. The reeds are hand made and have a lovely dynamic to them.
The treble keyboard has 35 keys. But there is a difference here from other accordions that is worth pointing out. The lowest note on the keyboard is an extra note that is low D and it's there for an Irish musical reason. Not an F as you might assume by looking. Think of it as a 34 keyboard with a bonus note if you like.
The intricate details and quality are evident in the aesthetic of the finish. The keys are easy to play with light and fast action. The bellows move effortlessly and have subtle compression. Another striking point that is often overlooked in the accordion making business is the case. Saltarelle provides its own branded hard case at an extra cost. A quality case and worth the little bit extra.
People on the market for a lightweight accordion to play and travel will be very, very happy with this accordion.
The Clifden is available only in 60 basses.
The basses do away with the diminished row and run up to F# on the bass. There are no registers on the left hand, and the subtle arrangements of the reeds are suited to most tunes.
Visit the product Page for Saltarelle Clifden
The treble keyboard has 35 keys. But there is a difference here from other accordions that is worth pointing out. The lowest note on the keyboard is an extra note that is low D and it's there for an Irish musical reason. Not an F as you might assume by looking. Think of it as a 34 keyboard with a bonus note if you like.
The intricate details and quality are evident in the aesthetic of the finish. The keys are easy to play with light and fast action. The bellows move effortlessly and have subtle compression. Another striking point that is often overlooked in the accordion making business is the case. Saltarelle provides its own branded hard case at an extra cost. A quality case and worth the little bit extra.
People on the market for a lightweight accordion to play and travel will be very, very happy with this accordion.
The Clifden is available only in 60 basses.
The basses do away with the diminished row and run up to F# on the bass. There are no registers on the left hand, and the subtle arrangements of the reeds are suited to most tunes.
Visit the product Page for Saltarelle Clifden
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