Scandalli Air I
Piano Accordions
$5,425€4,849Check ↗
Brand profile · Italy, est. 1946
Scandalli
Scandalli is a venerable Italian accordion manufacturer renowned for its commitment to traditional craftsmanship and exceptional tonal quality. Established in the mid-20th century, the brand has cultivated a reputation for producing instruments favored by professional folk musicians and serious enthusiasts, particularly within Balkan and Italian traditional music circles. Scandalli accordions represent a pinnacle of European accordion design and construction.
Air series accordionsCromo VI modelsBalkan-tuned instrumentsHand-crafted reedsTraditional Italian design
1946founded
Italycountry
25products in stock
$3,914–$15kprice range
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Scandalli Air VI
Piano Accordions
$13,311€11,898Check ↗
Scandalli Air III
Piano Accordions
$9,508€8,498Check ↗
Scandalli Air V
Piano Accordions
$11,410€10,198Check ↗
Scandalli Air I S
Piano Accordions
$6,320€5,649Check ↗
Scandalli Cromo VI Balkan
Button Accordions
$13,759€12,298Check ↗
Scandalli Air Mini C
Button Accordions
$5,011€4,479Check ↗
Scandalli Air Mini C
Button Accordions
$5,011€4,479Check ↗
Scandalli Super VI
Piano Accordions
$10,795€9,649Check ↗
Scandalli Super L
Piano Accordions
$9,117€8,149Check ↗
Scandalli Tierra 96/34 Ziricote
Piano Accordions
$6,487€5,798Check ↗
Scandalli Air Mini
Piano Accordions
$3,914€3,498Check ↗
Scandalli Tierra 96/34 Olive Musette
Piano Accordions
$6,487€5,798Check ↗
Scandalli Tierra 96/37 Olive Musette
Piano Accordions
$6,991€6,249Check ↗
Scandalli Air VI Allblack
Piano Accordions
$14,542€12,998Check ↗
Scandalli Intense 37
Piano Accordions
$11,074€9,898Check ↗
Scandalli Tierra 96/37 Olive
Piano Accordions
$6,991€6,249Check ↗
Scandalli Tierra 96/34 Olive
Piano Accordions
$6,487€5,798Check ↗
Scandalli Air I S Musette
Piano Accordions
$6,320€5,649Check ↗
Scandalli Intense
Piano Accordions
$14,533€12,990Check ↗
Scandalli Air Junior
Piano Accordions
$5,256€4,698Check ↗
Scandalli Super VI Extreme
Piano Accordions
$13,592€12,149Check ↗
Scandalli Tierra 96/37 Ziricote
Piano Accordions
$6,880€6,149Check ↗
Scandalli Polifonico IX
Piano Accordions
$5,537€4,949Check ↗
Scandalli Air I Musette
Piano Accordions
$5,425€4,849Check ↗
Scandalli, honestly
What Scandalli does well
- Exceptional reed voicing and responsiveness
- Robust and durable construction
- Beautiful, classic Italian aesthetics
- Highly regarded by professional musicians
What to watch for
- Premium-priced, limiting accessibility
- Can be complex to maintain
- Limited availability outside Europe
- Heavier than some modern alternatives
Questions about Scandalli
Where are Scandalli instruments made?
Scandalli accordions are meticulously handcrafted in their workshops near Treviso, Italy, upholding a long tradition of Italian instrument making.
Are Scandalli accordions easy to repair?
Due to the complexity of their construction and specialized components, repairs typically require a qualified Scandalli technician or someone experienced with high-end European accordions.
What tuning options are available for Scandalli accordions?
While standard diatonic and chromatic tunings are offered, Scandalli is particularly well-known for its custom Balkan tunings, catering to specific regional musical traditions.