About Us

Acorn Instruments is an independent family business started by Jill and Pete Ward in 2009 which expanded in 2014 when they were appointed an official retailer of Castagnari instruments (Italy), one of, if not the foremost manufacturer of free reed instruments in the world. Their instruments are played and preferred by many professional musicions worldwide.
Pete is continuing to run and expand the business with family help after Jill sadly passed away in 2016.

We have the largest stock and model range in the UK of Castagnari melodeons and accordions in stock but can order others from their catalogue to your requirements.

We buy Castagnari Melodeons for cash - see our Pre-loved Instruments page to check our current stock. If you have an instrument to sell please contact us, we would be pleased to make you an offer.

We do our best to provide an exceptional service and advice and supply quality instruments for you to enjoy playing for many years.

If you would like information on Castagnari melodeons and Accordions or general instrument advice please contact me.
I'm available by phone most days till 9pm. If there's no reply please leave message and I will call you back.

Card payments can be made over the phone supported by Tyl from Natwest.