sonare piccolo

[kokopiccolo99]

hi, i would say i am an intermediate to advanced flutist, i am looking for a specific piccolo if any of you can please help me out.i am trying to find a sonare sp 500 piccolo for sale.i can't find any thing over the internet.so i was wondering if any of you have any advice of where i can get one.or if you know anyone or any other connection.

[pied_piper]

That model was discontinued a year or so ago and it is very unlikely that you will find a new one. It has been replaced by the PS-750. You might find a used SP-500 on eBay, Craigslist, or usedflutes.com, but repairs may be needed. You could also try contacting the major online flute stores (See the FAQ for a list) and ask them to let you know if they get one for sale or on a trade-in.

Good luck...

[fluteguy18]

The new model (750) is a wood/resin composite (though they won't openly divulge this information). It's basically sawdust with acrylic. I personally haven't tried this model. I just wanted to clear up a point of confusion in their marketing in the even that you wonder which 'American Hardwood' they use to make it. It's advertised as American Hardwood that is stabilized with acrylic resin.

Sawdust and plastic basically.

That isn't to discount the instrument however. There are many wonderful composite piccolos on the market (Pearl and Sonare being two examples). I just wanted to clarify that they aren't solid wood in the event that there is confusion as you search the market.

[Zevang]

I had decided to purchase a Sonare early this year. However, when I was in N.Y. (Flute Center) last february I tried two different Sonares (one new and another used). Both all wooden. Didn't really like them.
Then they showed me a Zentner (used) and I liked even less...
Well, things turned just after. When I was presented to two brand new Pearls. They were identical, wooden headjoint with this sintetic material body you referred here. But when I tryed they just seemed soo different! And one of them really catched me!
Model name is PFP-165.
I was not a "Pearl" person. Never had any contact with the brand, except by the postings here. I was surprised that, as I had my lips so dry (not accustomed to a winter so cold...), I could go from the lowest to the highest register just like that!
As a principal, I rarely have to play piccolo at the orchestra. I wanted an instrument that was not expensive and that could tolerate my lack in practice. I found it!
The best of it is that the Sonare was priced US$ 2000, and I payed US$ 1500 for the Pearl and was very happy!
Lesson learned: if you have a brand or model in mind, don't buy it without trying it and also others!

P.S. I think this topic might be located in another folder...

[trumpettech]

Sonare is a made in China copy of a Powell authorized by Powell.