Pearl PFP-105E-EH Piccolo with Engraved Headjoint

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Limited edition engraving

Pearl puts a lot of thought into the design of their instruments. This is abundantly clear in the PFP-105E-EH Piccolo with its delicately engraved headjoint. Already, the Grenaditte headjoint looks sleek and the engraving takes this piccolo's looks to another level with a sophisticated design that will look the part on stage, playing in an orchestra, or when playing solo. Stand out with the Pearl 105E Piccolo.

Revolutionary Grenaditte

Enjoy an exquisite tone and play with confidence. Grenaditte allows you to do both. This material replicates the warm, rich tone of wood, allowing you to produce a traditional sound. You even get the appearance, weight, density, and feel of wood - all without the worry or panic. Wood can expand or contract in heat, causing the sound to waver and be unpredictable. With Grenaditte, however, you get a consistent, reliable tone because this material is resistant to changes in temperature, humidity, or varying moisture levels. Give your best performance in any setting.

Thoughtful design

Pearl has given careful consideration to the features that give a piccolo easy playability. The High Wave headjoint is designed to help focus air into the embouchure, significantly improving the ease of playing. This provides a feel and response more similar to that of a flute, and produces a clear and articulate sound with excellent projection.With a split E mechanism, you'll find this piccolo has a more stable response when playing a high E. You'll be able to add more punch to the notes and slur up to the third octave E more easily. What's more, the closed keys are ideal for intermediate players - and loved by professionals too - as they make it easier to get even intonation across the full range of the instrument. Thanks to the high-quality pads to protect the keys on the Pearl PFP-105E-EH Piccolo, you'll be able to fly across the keys smoothly.

An industry first

Traditionally constructed flutes and piccolos can often suffer a lot of issues due to wear and tear. To help prevent this, Pearl designed a one-piece core bar that is at the heart of all of their instruments. Having one rod that extends from the high C through to the king post results in an extremely reliable mechanism that is more comfortable to play. The one-piece core bar also stays in adjustment for longer and is much easier to service, saving you money in the future.

Every Pearl instrument is meticulously designed with a patented pinless construction which resolves many of the mechanical problems of a traditional flute or piccolo. What does this mean for you? No longer can protruding needles snag your clothing and provide an easy entry to perspiration that could potentially cause corrosion and key binding. Instead, Pearl has used underside socket-head screws preventing the entry of any perspiration into the mechanism. These inventive yet basic designs are industry firsts for student flutespiccolos and enable aspiring flute players to play with an exceptionally efficient and reliable mechanism.

Included accessories

To ensure your new piccolo stays in its best condition, it comes with everything you need to look after it. To protect your instrument while commuting, a French-style flute case is included. For added protection, the Pearl PFP-105E-EH Piccolo includes a soft carry case with a shoulder strap which makes transportation easy and comfortable.

Pearl flutes in the industry

Since 1968, Pearl Flutes have maintained a tradition of innovation. Boasting high-quality instruments, Pearl has pioneered a culture of incomparable flute making. As a result, Pearl has created a clear distinction in the woodwind market. Many of the craftsmen have had the advantage of working at Pearl for their entire careers. And thanks to the apprentice program at the Pearl Musical Instrument Company, Pearl has a great pool of home-grown talent. Pearl can leave behind a legacy of outstanding craftsmanship by raising a generation of highly skilled master builders and investing in the future.

Specifications

• Key: C
• Body: Grenaditte
• Head joint: Grenaditte with engraving
• Head style: High Wave
• E mechanism: Split E
• Keys: Closed hole
• Pads: High-quality synthetic material