Best Scandalli Piano Accordions 2025

Premium Scandalli piano accordions - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $800 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Classical For Jazz For Folk For Pop For World Music For Tango

BRANDS: Hohner Scandalli Thomann Beltuna Startone Alpengold

Scandalli Tierra 96/34 Olive Musette - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Scandalli Tierra 96/34 Olive Musette

by Scandalli

World Music Pop Classical

Key Feature:

• Full chromatic capabilities

✓ PROS

• Familiar piano keyboard layout
• Full chromatic capabilities

✗ CONS

• Heavier than button accordions
• More expensive than simple models

Scandalli Tierra 96/34 Olive MusettePiano Accordion96 basses34 treble keysFour reed ranks on the treble sideNine treble...

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 573183

$6,378

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Scandalli Polifonico IX - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Scandalli Polifonico IX

by Scandalli

World Music Tango Classical

Key Feature:

• Familiar piano keyboard layout

✓ PROS

• Rich bass section with buttons
• Professional concert capabilities

✗ CONS

• Heavier than button accordions
• More complex to master

Scandalli Polifonico IXPiano Accordion96 basses37 treble keysFour reed ranks on the treble side11 treble registersFive...

⭐ 4.4/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 417406

$5,444

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Scandalli Intense 37 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Scandalli Intense 37

by Scandalli

Folk Tango World Music

Key Feature:

• Full chromatic capabilities

✓ PROS

• Full chromatic capabilities
• Rich bass section with buttons

✗ CONS

• Heavier than button accordions
• More complex to master

Scandalli Intense 37 Air 120Piano AccordionWith casotto120 Basses37 Wooden bearings treble keysA Mano reed plates5 Reed...

⭐ 4.7/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 563432

$10,888

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Scandalli Air I Musette - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Scandalli Air I Musette

by Scandalli

World Music Pop Classical

Key Feature:

• Wide range of musical styles

✓ PROS

• Rich bass section with buttons
• Wide range of musical styles

✗ CONS

• More expensive than simple models
• Requires strong physical stamina

Scandalli Air I MusettePiano Accordion96 basses37 treble keysFour reed ranks on the treble side11 treble registersFive...

⭐ 4.9/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 417405

$5,334

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Scandalli Super VI - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Scandalli Super VI

by Scandalli

Jazz Tango World Music

Key Feature:

• Rich bass section with buttons

✓ PROS

• Professional concert capabilities
• Wide range of musical styles

✗ CONS

• More complex to master
• Requires strong physical stamina

Scandalli Super VIPiano Accordion120 basses41 treble keysFour reed ranks on the treble side11 treble registers + 1...

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 439806

$10,614

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Scandalli Air I - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Scandalli Air I

by Scandalli

Pop World Music Folk

Key Feature:

• Rich bass section with buttons

✓ PROS

• Rich bass section with buttons
• Professional concert capabilities

✗ CONS

• Higher maintenance requirements
• Heavier than button accordions

Scandalli Air IPiano Accordion96 basses37 treble keysFour reed ranks on the treble side11 treble registersFive reed...

⭐ 4.4/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 417403

$5,334

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Scandalli Air III - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Scandalli Air III

by Scandalli

Classical Jazz Folk

Key Feature:

• Familiar piano keyboard layout

✓ PROS

• Rich bass section with buttons
• Familiar piano keyboard layout

✗ CONS

• Higher maintenance requirements
• Requires strong physical stamina

Scandalli Air IIIPiano AccordionWith Cassotto120 Basses37 Wooden treble keysA mano reed platesDouble octave...

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 363179

$9,348

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Scandalli Air I S Musette - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Scandalli Air I S Musette

by Scandalli

Tango Pop Classical

Key Feature:

• Rich bass section with buttons

✓ PROS

• Wide range of musical styles
• Professional concert capabilities

✗ CONS

• Heavier than button accordions
• Requires strong physical stamina

Scandalli Air I S MusettePiano AccordionMusette tuning120 Basses41 Treble keys with wooden bearings5 Reed ranks on the...

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 439805

$6,214

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Scandalli Intense - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Scandalli Intense

by Scandalli

World Music Folk Tango

Key Feature:

• Wide range of musical styles

✓ PROS

• Rich bass section with buttons
• Full chromatic capabilities

✗ CONS

• Higher maintenance requirements
• More expensive than simple models

Scandalli Intense AirPiano AccordionWith Cassotto120 Basses41 Wood-bearing treble keysArtisan Scandalli reed plates5...

⭐ 4.7/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 363182

$14,289

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Scandalli Air I S - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Scandalli Air I S

by Scandalli

World Music Folk Pop

Key Feature:

• Full chromatic capabilities

✓ PROS

• Professional concert capabilities
• Rich bass section with buttons

✗ CONS

• Requires strong physical stamina
• Heavier than button accordions

Scandalli Air I SPiano AccordionDouble octave tuning120 Basses41 Wooden bearings treble keys5 Reed ranks on the bass...

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 439804

$6,214

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Scandalli Air Mini - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Scandalli Air Mini

by Scandalli

Tango Folk Classical

Key Feature:

• Rich bass section with buttons

✓ PROS

• Wide range of musical styles
• Familiar piano keyboard layout

✗ CONS

• More complex to master
• Heavier than button accordions

Scandalli Air MiniPiano Accordion72 basses34 treble keysThree reed ranks on the treble sideFive treble registersFour...

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 614388

$3,848

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Scandalli Air VI Allblack - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Scandalli Air VI Allblack

by Scandalli

Folk Classical Pop

Key Feature:

• Familiar piano keyboard layout

✓ PROS

• Familiar piano keyboard layout
• Full chromatic capabilities

✗ CONS

• More expensive than simple models
• Heavier than button accordions

Scandalli Air VI AllblackPiano AccordionWith Cassotto120 Basses41 Treble keys with wooden bearings4 Courses in the...

⭐ 4.5/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 564928

$14,298

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Scandalli Tierra 96/37 Olive - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Scandalli Tierra 96/37 Olive

by Scandalli

Folk World Music Tango

Key Feature:

• Familiar piano keyboard layout

✓ PROS

• Familiar piano keyboard layout
• Professional concert capabilities

✗ CONS

• Heavier than button accordions
• More expensive than simple models

Scandalli Tierra 96/37 OlivePiano Accordion96 Basses37 Treble keys with wooden bearings4 Reed ranks on the treble side5...

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 493091

$6,874

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Scandalli Super L - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.4/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Scandalli Super L

by Scandalli

Folk World Music Jazz

Key Feature:

• Rich bass section with buttons

✓ PROS

• Rich bass section with buttons
• Full chromatic capabilities

✗ CONS

• More complex to master
• More expensive than simple models

Scandalli Super LPiano Accordion120 basses41 treble keysFour reed ranks on the treble side13 treble registers and 1...

⭐ 4.4/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 363170

$8,964

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Scandalli Air VI - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Scandalli Air VI

by Scandalli

Tango Classical Pop

Key Feature:

• Wide range of musical styles

✓ PROS

• Professional concert capabilities
• Wide range of musical styles

✗ CONS

• More expensive than simple models
• More complex to master

Scandalli Air VIPiano AccordionWith cassotto120 Basses41 Treble keysArtisan Scandalli reed plates5 Courses in the bass4...

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 363184

$13,088

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How to Choose the Best Piano Accordions

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced piano accordions typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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