I'm looking for a hybrid because I'll be playing both indoors and outdoors. I know people seem to be against the non-namebrand instruments, but I am on a fixed income at the moment and cannot afford anything over about $250 , maybe $300. Even used namebrands cost more than that. I take very good care of my instruments and my fiancee and I can both do a lot of repair work so wouldn't a non-namebrand be okay?
I've looked into Cecilio, Venus, and Cibaili. I know, I know, most or all of you would say none of the above, but out of those three, which would be the most likely to produce a decent piccolo? Keep in mind that I have been playing for 18 years (and ability and experience can make a difference in dealing with a less than perfect instrument) and that I maintain my instruments very very well.
Piccolo Help
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fluttiegurl
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My opinion is that if you are going to be playing it very much or for very long, it is still not a good idea. One of the things I hear about off brand piccs and flutes is that they are a tech's nightmare. It is great that you can work on your own instruments, but some of the issues that come up is keys that bend way too easily and sometimes break and poor pad jobs. Both are not easy fixes, even if you do it yourself.
As for which one, truthfully, they are all pretty much the same thing. Many of these are made in the same factory and stamped with different names. most likely, this is the case here.
with that said, I find used Gemeinhardt and Emerson piccolo for students on a regular basis for under $300 on e-bay and local sellers. I just sold one myself a few months back for $250, and I have a student who is selling her Gemeinhardt 4PMH to another student for $300, so there is hope. Patience in finding a good piccolo often outweighs the disappointment that comes with some of the stuff out there.
As for which one, truthfully, they are all pretty much the same thing. Many of these are made in the same factory and stamped with different names. most likely, this is the case here.
with that said, I find used Gemeinhardt and Emerson piccolo for students on a regular basis for under $300 on e-bay and local sellers. I just sold one myself a few months back for $250, and I have a student who is selling her Gemeinhardt 4PMH to another student for $300, so there is hope. Patience in finding a good piccolo often outweighs the disappointment that comes with some of the stuff out there.
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sarenaerin
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sarenaerin
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Success!!!
I won an ebay bid for $375! It's a little more than I intended to bid but it's a Yamaha that usually goes for $1,171.00. It was the second one I bid on. The first one I was winning for the last 2 hours and was then outbid in the last 30 seconds. I ended up getting the same instrument for $18 cheaper.
