McNeela
McNeela Red B/C Accordion (21 Button)
- SKU:
- ACD253100
- Weight:
- 1,600.00 Grams
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout

The McNeela 21 Button Accordion
**Reduced Priority Shipping to the USA, UK, Canada & The Rest of the World**
The McNeela 21 Button Accordion is an attractive and affordable option that’s ideal for any beginner accordion player. This lightweight beginner accordion is a 21 key, two row, diatonic button accordion in the key of B/C. It features top quality Czech reeds for great tone and volume and has large, smooth pearlescent buttons, an adjustable bass strap and a thumb grooved fingerboard for ease of play.
Is the McNeela 21 Button Accordion right for you?
- Designed for traditional Irish music
- Best value beginner accordion
- Easy to play
- Great volume
- Crisp Tone
- Lightweight
- Sturdy straps for comfortable playing
- Thumb groove fingerboard for ease of play
Listen to champion Irish button accordion player Conal Cuttle play ‘The Connaught Man's Rambles’ on the McNeela 21 Button Accordion:
Features of the McNeela 21 Button Accordion
- 2 row, 2 voice, diatonic accordion
- B/C tuning
- Wet tuned
- Features Czech reeds
- Paolo Soprani Bass Set up - perfect for playing traditional Irish music
- Adjustable bass hand strap and shoulder strap
- Celluloid Finish
- Comes with free Accordion Gig Bag
McNeela 21 Button Accordion Reviews
‘Great sound (super reeds) - well built, good finish. Would be proud to play this accordion anywhere, right up there with the "big name" instruments.’ - Charles M.
‘Excellent wee accordion. Good sound, etc. and quality build.’ - Daniel M.
Irish Button Accordion for Learners
- The McNeela 21 Button Accordion is the perfect starter instrument for any beginner, especially self-taught learners.
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If you want to learn to play the Irish button accordion but don’t have access to an accordion teacher or accordion lessons, rest assured that you’re learning to play on an instrument that’s approved by the very best Irish button accordion teachers.
- The McNeela 21 Button Accordion is carefully crafted with ease of play in mind, enabling the player to take control and play with confidence, right from the start.
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The bass is tuned for playing traditional Irish music, according to the traditional Paolo Soprani layout, so that students can learn to play the bass on the accordion from the beginning.
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Smaller accordions offer greater ease of playing. Due to their more compact size, the bellows deliver air to the reeds at a higher pressure. This makes it easier to play at a louder volume and also means you won’t have to work as hard moving the bellows.
Quality Counts
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.
‘I bought this for my spouse... He is progressing with this instrument and I’m sure will soon be up to ‘session’ capability. It has been admired by fellow muso’s in our circle…’ - Joanna G.
Why We Use Czech Reeds
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. Our accordions feature top quality Czech made reeds which provide a bright, clear tone and plenty of volume.
Learn more about the ins and outs of the Irish button accordion.
B/C Tuning
Our McNeela 21 Button Accordion features B/C tuning. Simply put, this means that the outer row of buttons is in the key of B, and the inner row is in C.
B/C tuning lends itself well to playing traditional Irish tunes and ornamentation. This setup makes all the notes of the chromatic scale available to the player, allowing you to play a wide variety of tunes on this accordion in a number of keys.
B/C tuning is the most popular accordion tuning used in traditional Irish music and allows for a smooth, flowing style of playing.
Learn more about Irish button accordion tuning.
Easy to Play
The pearlescent buttons have a smooth finish allowing your fingers to travel over them easily, allowing you to play at speed. They also offer a great response, making them easy to push, and therefore easy to play.
Note: New bellows may require a little breaking in, but once you have, they will allow for ease of movement and a fluid push/pull motion.
Sounds as Good as It Looks
With a pearlescent celluloid red finish, this is a sleek looking accordion, designed with ease of playing in mind. The Czech reeds provide a clear, crisp tone and plenty of volume. So once you’re feeling confident enough, you won’t struggle to be heard at a music session!
Keep It Safe
This lightweight button accordion comes with a free gig bag to protect your new instrument from any unwanted knocks and bumps. Our high quality gig bags make it easier to transport your accordion and will help to keep it looking like new for longer.
The McNeela Guarantee
We provide a guarantee for any material defects or dissatisfaction.
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 service your button accordion for a nominal fee.
Money Back Trial Period
Additionally, if you're unsatisfied for any reason whatsoever, we offer a full unconditional money-back guarantee for 14 days from the day you receive your McNeela Accordion.
Good to Know:
- 14 day money back guarantee from the day you receive the accordion. See our Shipping & Returns Policy.
- 1 year warranty - all our new accordions offer a one year guarantee for parts and service.
- Free backup service.
- Comes with a free gig bag.
- If purchased before 12pm (Monday-Friday), we ship it the same business day.
- Reduced Priority Shipping Worldwide.
If you have any questions at all, Paraic McNeela would be delighted to answer them. You can contact him here: Contact Paraic
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)
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