Hi everyone,
In todays post I will be talking about the piccolo that I currently own.
I purchased my piccolo back in August 2020, and I decided on the Pearl 105/OM Piccolo as it came highly recommend to buy as a first piccolo.
Piccolo Specifications
- 'Grenaditte' head joint and body
- Omnipad Pads
- Silver-plated mechanism
- Split E mechanism
- Thick wall high-wave headjoint
- French-style Pointed key-arms
- Pinless mechanism
The Pearl 105/OM features a Grenaditte head joint and body, and this is a composite that has the tonal qualities of grenadilla wood. With it being a composite material it also won't crack when temperatures vary, which also makes ideal for playing performances outdoors.
Omnipads
The 'Omnipads' have a unique three layer structure, which is made up of a plastic backing, a harder foam middle layer and the playing surface foam. The 'Omnipads' help the piccolo to produce a warmer sound, which is ideal for the piccolo.
It's also a nice option if you want the feeling of a Grenadilla wood, but with something more durable to withstand playing outdoors.
This is a fun piccolo to play, and it suits me as I prefer a slightly darker tone. Also, due to the piccolo having a wave head joint; it makes it easier to direct the airflow.
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