The McNeela 3 Voice MMM C#/D Button Accordion is a beautifully crafted button accordion suitable for accordion players of all ages and ability.
For players who seek a richer, more complex accordion sound, MMM voicing is the one to go for! - Fiachra, McNeela Accordions
Here's what our founder Paraic and the legendary Benny McCarthy have to say about this wonderful accordion!
Take the next step to elevating your playing with this 23 key, 3 voice MMM accordion available in C#/D tuning or B/C tuning.
With a stylish pearlescent celluloid finish in grey, Czech-made accordion reeds for a powerful tone, this button accordion combines sleek good looks with superb sound to offer an incredibly enjoyable playing experience.
Ideal for intermediate to advanced players seeking to elevate their playing, this is a well-balanced instrument that will offer hours of enjoyment.
Features of the McNeela Premium Wooden 3 Voice Accordion
- 23 buttons
- 3 voice (MMM)
- C#/D tuning
- Stylish Grey or Red celluloid finish
- Lever air button
- Swing tuning
- Czech accordion reeds
- Wooden soundboard
- Flat fingerboard
- Adjustable bass hand strap and shoulder strap
- 8 bass buttons
- Paolo Soprani bass layout
Bonus Extras
- Aluminium alloy Hard Case
- Available in C#/D tuning or B/C tuning
With adjustable leather straps and responsive bellows The McNeela 3 Voice MMM Button Accordion offers a comfortable playing experience that will leave you feeling confident and in control right from your very first note. The sturdy polymer buttons offer strong impact resistance as well as strong abrasion and strain resistance. Their fast action and effortless response means you won't struggle to pick up the pace.
Dimensions
- Weight: 3.5kg
- Measurements: 28cm x 16.5cm
MMM Voicing
When speaking about the accordion the term voice refers to the number of metal reeds fitted to the treble/melody side of the instrument. As you know, these reeds produce the accordion sounds. When a single key is pressed on the treble end of an accordion, one or more reeds are sounded to produce the note. The number of voices which sound for each note refers to the number of reeds which are sounding at the same time. Thus, a three voice accordion sounds three individual reeds each single key time a button is pressed.
Watch Benny McCarthy Explain Different Accordion Voicings
Which Accordion Tuning Is Right For You?
The short and simple answer is that on a traditional B/C button accordion you’ll move your fingers more, but the bellows less. On a C#/D box however you’ll move your fingers less, but the bellows more.
The bellows action can affect the flow of the sound:
- B/C accordions typically have a smoother, more fluid sound - many modern button accordion players favour this flowing style, particularly for jigs and reels, and this is where the B/C accordion excels.
- C#/D accordions are associated with a much more punchy, rhythmic sound. C#/D accordions are commonly used in the dance music of the Sliabh Luachra style of playing, where the emphasis lies on punchy rhythms. Its edgy sound and rhythmic drive is perfect for playing lively slides and polkas.
Steel Accordion Reeds
The quality of the reeds is one of the factors that has the greatest impact on the sound the accordion produces. The playability, sound and quality of an accordion all depend on the reeds that it’s fitted with. We only use the best quality reeds in our instruments, including those designed for beginner musicians. We want to enable you to sound good, right from your very first note.
The McNeela Premium MMM 3 Voice Accordion features Czech Tipo a Mano dural reeds which produce a strong tone and excellent response. These high quality reeds offer a clear, bright, powerful tone and plenty of volume, yet manage to retain a sense of sweetness and softness.
A Worthy Investment
At McNeela Instruments we are committed to providing customers with the highest standard of instruments at the most accessible prices. Our low cost, high quality instruments are designed to assist our customers to achieve their goals.
The McNeela Premium MMM 3 Voice Accordion has been built with durability in mind, making it a reliable long lasting investment. As the bellows and reeds are exercised, it will continue to improve with age.
To completely put your mind at ease however, we proudly offer a one year guarantee on all new button accordions, against any material defects arising from the product. Beyond one year, we will still happily service your button accordion, should the need arise.
Additionally, if you're unsatisfied for any reason whatsoever, we offer a full unconditional money-back guarantee for 30 days from the day you receive your McNeela Accordion.
Good to Know:
- 30 day money back guarantee from the day you receive your accordion. See our Shipping & Returns Policy.
- One year warranty. All our new accordions offer a one year guarantee for parts and service.
- If purchased before 12pm (Monday-Friday), we ship it the same business day.
- Priority Shipping Worldwide.
- Option for FedEx 4-6 day shipping (enquire here)
ESTIMATED SHIPPING TIMES
All orders placed before 12pm are shipped the same day.
IRELAND (Next Day)
UK (5 - 7 days)
EUROPE (7 days)
USA and CANADA (7 - 10) days)
REST OF WORLD (10 - 14 days)
