piccolo

[manuel23]

hi,i would like to buy a piccolo but my budget is too low.(500 euros).i want your help to decide which to buy.should i avoid chinese piccolos from ebay? those that are made of rosewood.
which are the differences between ABS,resin,ebonite,ebony.if you have tested any of them please let me know.check the allflutesplus and justflutes sites,also ebay and thommann.de for more specs and prices and let me know which to choose.i dont have the chance to play so it will be a blind purchase.thanks.

[zummerzet_lou]

I've advise against the cheap Chinese flutes unless you can afford to lose that money. Some have good reviews, but there is a gamble on whether you get a good one.

I have a Yamaha YPC32 ... resin body, and metal head. Does me fine for playing in orchestras etc. There are a couple 2nd hand ones on justflutes for 350 UKP ish
http://www.justflutes.com/pre-owned-yam ... 20273.html

There is the model up, which has a wooden head which gives a richer tone but that is going to be out of your budget I think

how about this one?
http://www.justflutes.com/just-flutes-j ... 02366.html

[manuel23]

well i think that also these piccolos are chinese and no-brand name.so,if somebody has experience with these chinese ones,it would be helpful to tell me which to choose,i dont have the opportunity to try various instruments,and also my budget is too low for a good piccolo.in case that i had money to spend id choose a ypc62 as my first piccolo,but i dont.so,the chinese is the only way to get a piccolo.

[fluteguy18]

I would definitely check out the Jupiter piccolos, particularly the one with the composite headjoint and body. You can get it here:

http://www.fluteworld.com/index.php?act ... t&ppk=picc

Fluteworld is a rock solid company with a great reputation as a dealer and Jupiter is a force to be reckoned with amongst the student/intermediate level instruments. It comes in at $641 USD (480 Euro), and with shipping should come out right around 500. It's within your budget and significantly better than taking a gamble on what I like to call an 'Ebay Special'.

[pied_piper]

I strongly agree with FG18's suggestion of the Jupiter piccolo. ...far less risky than some unknown brand without the backing of a reputable dealer...

[griffplus]

I am trying the GUO New wave piccolo. My flute teacher loves his and it is easy to play and super durable.

[ArtistAby]

I am also looking for a piccolo. I'm seeing many being sold without a serial number. I had one without a serial and it needs some repair and was told they will not touch it. Please advise of any good brands out there that is available. I am a member of a firemen's marching band that is very active in parades during the summer months. Any help would be appreciated.

[zummerzet_lou]

I have the cheapest Yamaha model ... YPC32. I bought it new, but you can get a good one 2nd hand for approx half the price.

As it has a metal head, it's good for marching bands as it projects quite well. I play it only occasionally in an orchestra, and it's a bit shrill for my liking, but I can't justify buying a better one as it only gets played for a few bars a week!