Pre-Owned Pearl PFP-165E Piccolo

Manufacturer's Description

Our remarkable Piccolo PFP-105 was the culmination of years of exploration and research into the creation of a truly revolutionary material – Grenaditte. Precise pitch, an exquisite tone, and a spacious dynamic range are all to be found within this truly innovative instrument. Grenaditte echoes all the positive qualities of wood in appearance, weight, density, and feel. Unlike wood, Grenaditte is impervious to shock, temperature, and moisture fluctuation. Since its launch in 2006, esteemed professional players and music industry experts the world over have greeted the Pearl Piccolo as a phenomenon. In 2010 the PFP-165 was launched featuring a natural Granadilla wood headjoint, and high quality synthetic pads (which are now also available on the 105 model) gaining Pearl the enviable position of straddling the student, intermediate and professional piccolo market. As with the entire Pearl Flute range, the PFP-105 and PFP-165 are manufactured with our world-renowned Pinless Mechanism and are the only piccolos on the market to feature this innovation.

Our Description

The Pearl PFP-165E has the same specifications as the popular PFP-105E model, with the addition of a Grenadilla-wood headjoint and Omnipads for a warmer sound.

Omnipads

Omnipads are unique in that they have a three layer stucture; a plastic backing, a harder foam middle layer, and finally the playing surface foam. This results in a warmer (less bright) sound, which is ideal for a piccolo. The plastic backing also makes the installation much more accurate.

General Condition

This piccolo has been through our workshop prior to sale and been adjsuted as needed. The head cork and tenon cork have been replaced. There is a small split in the tenon that has been glued. In good condition.

Condition Report

Condition can be highly subjective. This information is to be taken as a guide only. E&OE.

• Mechanism (1 to 10): 9
• Padding (1 to 10): 9
• Plating (1 to 10): 9

About Pearl

Pearl's handmade craftsmanship has pioneered a tradition of flute making that is totally distinctive. Many flute makers claim to be innovators, but Pearl's track record can be proven. Most of the artisans have the distinction of building flutes for their entire career only at Pearl. The apprentice program has been employed for decades, which allows the talents of master builders to be passed on to future generations. The foundation of every Pearl flute is a patented Pinless construction, which eliminates the problems of traditional flute construction - protruding needles that snag clothing and give easy entry to perspiration and body acids causing corrosion and binding keys. Besides this unique pinless construction, Pearl flutes have additional bridge mechanisms that add strength to the entire mechanism. The goal of handmade creativity united with meticulous assembly is consequently realised. Pearl has a revered commitment to accuracy of pitch, flexible articulation, and a beautiful and projecting sound.

Specifications

What's Included

• Faux leather bound wood case
• Flock-lined case cover with carry handle and side pocket
• Microfibre polishing cloth
• Cork grease

Item Details