Yamaha YPC-32 Student Piccolo

Yamaha YPC-32 Student Piccolo is the piccolo flute players reach for when they first get asked to double in band or pit. The ABS resin body is stable and low-maintenance, and the silver-plated keys with a split E mechanism make the top notes easier to hit cleanly. Pitch is accurate, which on a piccolo is most of the battle.

ABS resin body

ABS resin gives the YPC-32 a sound close to a wooden piccolo without the oiling routine or the worry about the weather. It stays stable outdoors, on a marching field or in an air-conditioned hall, and it is light enough to be held out for a long concert without the arms complaining.

Split E mechanism

The split E closes the lower G key when you finger high E, which makes that note speak cleanly instead of cracking. On a piccolo, where the third octave is used constantly, that one mechanism saves a lot of frustration. The keys are nickel silver, silver-plated for a smooth feel.

Straight tone holes, traditional pads

Straight tone holes help each note centre reliably and make the instrument easier to keep in adjustment. The pads are traditional, so any woodwind technician can service them with standard parts, which matters for an instrument that will do years of school work.

Stainless steel springs

Stainless steel springs keep the key action light and consistent and do not rust in a humid Queensland band room or in a case that has sat in a car. Combined with the silver-plated nickel silver keywork, the action stays crisp for a long time.

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