J.Michael piccolo J. Michael PC-400 Synthetic wooden piccolo

Wooden piccolo

Key: C

System: With E mechanism

Head tube: Western white

Tube: Synthetic wood

Key: White

Head pipe and key: Silver plated

Old part number: PC-360

This is a resin-made model that was sold under the item number PC-360 in the past, but was replaced by a synthetic wood model. This product was so popular that it was featured in a magazine.

This product is made of a new material that is different from the original wood and has the best features of both resin and wood.

It has the characteristics of resin, which are unchanging, strong, and durable, with a stable blowing feel and durability that is unaffected by the climate. Synthetic wood, which reproduces the warm sound of wood, is recommended for outdoor practice, children, and beginners. Wooden flutes are susceptible to splitting, so humidity control is important, but this concern is also alleviated.

The tone is one octave higher than that of the flute, which is a characteristic of the flute, and although it is inexpensive, it sounds very beautiful thanks to this material.

Piccolos have either a wooden or metal head tube, regardless of the material of the body, and this piccolo is made of metal. Since the fingerings are the same as those of the flute, many people start with the flute and then switch to the piccolo depending on the piece they want to play. The metal head tube is the same as that of the flute and can be played without any discomfort.

The E mechanism makes it easier to play the note E (mi) in the third octave. E is generally said to be difficult to play on piccolos and flutes, and the cheapest piccolos and flutes may not have an E mechanism.