--- product_id: 66402484 title: "Scarlatti Accordions SCE-30 Concertina Accordion" brand: "scarlatti accordions" price: "VT234257" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/66402484-scarlatti-accordions-sce-30-concertina-accordion store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Made in China 30 buttons Hexagonal shape Scarlatti Accordions SCE-30 Concertina Accordion **Brand:** scarlatti accordions **Price:** VT234257 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Play Your Heart Out with Scarlatti! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Scarlatti Accordions SCE-30 Concertina Accordion by scarlatti accordions - **How much does it cost?** VT234257 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/66402484-scarlatti-accordions-sce-30-concertina-accordion) ## Best For - scarlatti accordions enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted scarlatti accordions brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Versatile Range:** Play from G below middle C to C above middle C with ease. - • **Compact & Lightweight:** Easily portable at just 1.66 kg, take your music anywhere! - • **Reliable Craftsmanship:** Economical yet dependable, crafted by Scarlatti Accordions. - • **Unleash Your Inner Musician:** Perfect for beginners looking to master the art of accordion playing. - • **Elegant Design Meets Functionality:** Fretworked wooden ends add a touch of sophistication. ## Overview The Scarlatti SCE-30 Concertina Accordion is a beginner-friendly instrument featuring 30 buttons and a hexagonal shape, designed for ease of use and portability. With its elegant wooden ends and reliable craftsmanship, this accordion is perfect for aspiring musicians looking to explore the world of music. ## Description Product Description Scarlatti SCE-30 Concertina - English system, 30 button, G below middle C to 3rd C above middle C.Wooden endedScarlatti Accordions, Melodeons and Concertinas are made in China. They have good reeds, and the instruments are excellent value, although they are not finished to the standards of European makers. The Scarlatti range is ideal for beginners, and they are priced very attractively to enable you to take a chance and see if the instrument is for you. Although they are a beginner's instrument, they are of a much higher quality than the Chinese Accordions, melodeons and concertinas of the past, and will keep you going for some time!Made by Scarlatti Accordions - Economical and reliable accordions from China Box Contains Scarlatti SCE-30 Concertina English system, 30 button, G below middle C to 3rd C above middle C.Wooden ended ## Features - Scarlatti sce-30 concertina - english system, 30 button, g below middle c to 3rd c above middle c.wooden ended - Made by scarlatti accordions - economical and reliable accordions from china - Hexagonal shape - Fretworked wooden ends - English system fingering (same note push and pull) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Package Dimensions | 25.6 x 24.6 x 22.6 cm; 1.66 Kilograms | | Item model number | SCE-30 | | Colour | natural | | Material Type | Wood | | Number of Keyboard Keys | 30 | | Country Produced In | china | | Proficiency Level | Beginner | | Item Weight | 1.66 kg | ## Images ![Scarlatti Accordions SCE-30 Concertina Accordion - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71sK1NWzYFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Great for the price *by K***Y on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 November 2013* I really like this, though it isn't perfect. Some of the keys did stick at first, but it seems to be improving with use and it hasn't happened now for days. I wondered about exchanging it at first, but for all the hassle I might have ended up with one that was as bad or worse as sticky keys seem to be quite common with these cheap concertinas, and it is fixable if it doesn't go away. Bottom line is that is is about half the price of the next better one I could have bought, and there was no way I could have justified that before Christmas whereas now I will hopefully be playing simple carols round the Christmas tree!What I maybe would have considered if I had not bought this on impulse is buying the same thing from Hobgoblin - about £30 more but being a real music store I would be more confident that they would check for misaligned keys etc before sending it out. I'm rating it for what it is - a cheap but very usable concertina that I am really enjoying learning on. There are not a huge number of English concertinas out there to choose from. Could I have bought something better? Of course, but not for the price.Also wanted to add that it comes with a nice soft case, so there is no need to buy one separately - I nearly did as no case is mentioned in the description.Editing this to add - almost a month on, I have now completed 20 hours of practice (self taught) on this concertina (see my review for 'The First Twenty Hours' by Josh Kaufman to see why that number is significant!) I'm still very pleased with the purchase, though I will no doubt be looking around for a restored old concertina at some point, as they really 'don't make them like that any more' - or at least, they do, but then they have to charge 21st century prices for the labour involved, which could easily be 10-12 days on a handcrafted instrument. Playing the Scarlatti has given me a chance to convince myself that I really can do it, and that I want to continue, so I can justify spending more on one in the future. Without this beginners instrument, I wouldn't have started at all unless I could have found someone to lend me one. If you have a local concertina group this might be an option to explore. At least now, I have a lot more understanding of what I might be looking for in a more expensive instrument. Even if I don't sell this one when I eventually buy my next, I will consider that this has done the job I paid for in letting me experiment for little risk.I never had any more problem with sticking keys after the first few days; any that are obviously leaning can be gently encouraged to stand more upright by simply pushing them gently sideways. There are youtubes on how to take the end off for more significant adjustments but I didn't have to do that. Some notes at the bottom end flutter a bit occasionally when played too gently.I have small hands and my pinkie fingers got quite tired at first from the weight, so I have added a neck strap (as recommended on Pauline Snoo's website) which helps when playing standing and also sitting, as it helps to keep the bellows from rubbing on your knee and you don't need to prop one foot on a step. It also helps to keep your hands in a constant relationship to the keys when moving the bellows, so the fingering is easier. I also made a couple of new holes in the thumbstraps with a leather punch to fit my thumbs better and give a more secure hold.I also downloaded the Englitina app for iphone which is brilliant and let me continue practicing during a week away and on public transport or at night when family are asleep. ### ⭐ 1.0 out of 5 stars Shod *by D***P on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 February 2014* Wish I'd read all the reviews before I ordered. Like another reviewer, I found that many of the buttons jammed as they lean into the holes. Then one button went down and didn't come up again and finally another button popped out inside the bellows. The item was also rather dirty and the little finger rests were tarnished and dirty, although this was supposed to be a new item. All of this happened within 30 minutes of opening the box. I would suggest avoid at all costs. I went for a more expensive model from Amazon the Stagi, but that was just as bad. What a nightmare! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased with it *by C***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 November 2015* Excellent value for money. Probably doesn't have the tone quality of a more expensive one, but ideal to learn on. Perfect for someone wanting to get a feel for the instrument without spending a lot of money.A couple of keys stuck when first used but freed fairly easily and they haven't done it since.Also, it was delivered (on a Sunday!) less than 48 hours from placing the order. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/66402484-scarlatti-accordions-sce-30-concertina-accordion](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/66402484-scarlatti-accordions-sce-30-concertina-accordion) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*