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PiccolosOur staff of experienced technicians and professional flutists individually test and regulate every instrument we sell. Each Philipp Hammig piccolo is guaranteed for one year against cracking. Over 50 years of experience in importing and repair, combined with our uncompromising commitment to exceptional customer service, assures your customer satisfaction. Piccolos are available in three models. The 650/2 and 650/3 models have a mechanism constructed of nickel silver heavily coated with pure silver. The mechanism of the 650/4 is made of solid sterling silver. All models come standard with the Split E mechanism and French style pointed tonearms attaching the trill, G# and D# keys. Additionally, all models with the exception of the 650/2 model feature a High G# mechanism, enhancing the production of this note. Models | Headjoints | Specifications | Mechanisms
ModelsModel 650/2Handmade grenadilla wood piccolo with a mechanism constructed of nickel-silver heavily coated with pure silver. Available headjoint options include Hammig Cut, Modified Wave, or Modified Wave Thin.
Model 650/3Handmade grenadilla wood piccolo with a mechanism constructed of nickel-silver heavily coated with pure silver. Features the G# mechanism; enhancing the production of this note. Available headjoint options include Hammig Cut, Modified Wave, or Modified Wave Thin.
Model 650/4Handmade grenadilla wood piccolo made of solid sterling silver. Features the high G# mechanism, enhancing the production of this note. Available headjoint options include Hammig Cut, Modified Wave, or Modified Wave Thin.
Separate Piccolo Headjoints
Hammig CutProvides a dark, sweet sound with depth and projection throughout all registers. This style offers a comfortable Modified WaveAffords a great amount of stability and control with an extremely focused rich sound. A very gratifying response Modified Wave ThinThin-wall version of the modified wave style featuring SpecificationsScaleThe Hammig Scale provides an ideal balance between intonation and ease of response throughout all registers. Piccolos are offered at our standard pitch of A442. Other tunings are available by special order. PadsPhilipp Hammig piccolos come standard with Straubinger pads that can be adjusted precisely and will hold their adjustments—a choice preferred by most players. AccessoriesAll piccolos include a velvet lined leather case, fleece lined nylon case cover, cleaning swab, swab stick and cork grease. MechanismsSplit E MechanismIncluded on all Hammig Models. Effortless production of the high E is assured by the Hammig piccolo's standard split E mechanism. Ideal venting of the toneholes is achieved as the upper G remains open while the lower G closes when the high E is fingered.High G# MechanismIncluded on Models 650/3, 650/4 and 651/4. Available on the Hammig 650/3, 650/4 and 651/4, the high G# mechanism eliminates the necessity of employing an alternate fingering when playing the high G#. This innovative mechanism adjusts the venting height of both thumb keys when the G# lever is pressed, increasing the clarity and stability of high G#. |