Ben intonata. Meccanica da studio.

I played Eb Descant trumpet in college 50 years ago, but that's my only experience near to playing the Picc. To normal-register Bb players: don't think a piccolo is going to give you a super high register unless you already have that ability. What it provides is better selectivity, that is you are less likely to hit the wrong pitch as a regular Bb gives little selectivity in the high and super-high registers -- that's what a Picc gives you. Also, if your natural ability is to have good pitch, then remember you'll need that with the Picc because it is up to YOU to do what you need to, to center on the right pitch. It is not the instrument's fault if you can't play in tune. It is more difficult on a Picc.Now about this PT-196: It comes with a nice soft case, an extra lead tube for lengthening the pitch down to A, gloves and rag, and a generic 14A4A mouthpiece. The Schilke 14a4a had always helped me in the high register and certainly for me, is what I need to help me play in the stratosphere. But you can use any trumpet mouthpiece, just the thicker rim and shallower cup helps me a lot.If you can think in low-register-fingerings while you buzz an octave higher, you can start playing a Picc right away - but expect to train yourself. I was able to play it right away and was very pleased with the clear sound -- a professional may be able to tell you why you need to spend $1000, $2000 on up. The quality of the valves is the same as my $2000+ Callet Bb. The Lacquer and tubing-work seems great but I have never had a Picc before so I cannot compare that or the sound or the feel to another brand.Complaints? No spit key. Unload condensation like a Horn player... rotate it out of the lead pipe. I put Vaseline on the first valve slide but it still doesn't remove easily, but why does it need to? Same with 3rd and 4th slides -- I don't know if you could retrofit a trigger on a slide but for this price, if you have to have a trigger for flattening notes then get yourself a Picc that has that and keep this one for practice. I just started trumpet playing a little bit after 35 year lay-off and this "toy" is going to make it fun to play again and I don't need an expensive horn. As far as I can tell, it is not a toy but a very well made instrument that sounds wonderful. I'm on my second day and I am happy with it.

Schnelle Lieferung! Für das Geld habe ich nicht mehr erwartet!

I am a Trumpet Player and I wanted to try a Piccolo.