Piccolo Trumpets
A Reference Standard in the Industry
Our line of piccolo trumpets continue to be industry leaders in design and sound. Initially designed in the early 1970’s, the P5-4 tone and unique design is the reference standard piccolo worldwide. The P5-4BG and P5-4MA are an extension of the original design and offer a few more options to further enhance that perfect performance.
Explore our wide range of features, options, and models for our Piccolo Trumpets
Standard Features
One-piece “Beryllium” Bell
Unsoldered Bead
#8 Bell Taper
.450″ Medium Bore
Lightweight Design
Available Options
Pinky ring
Amado waterkey(s)
“MA” 4th Slide
Piccolo Trumpets are covered by the Schilke Limited Lifetime Warranty.
P5-4
The definitive piccolo trumpet in construction, design and sound, the P5-4 is the reference standard for all piccolo trumpets in the world today. Characterized by its exceptional intonation and even “feel” throughout the range of the instrument, this classic model provides a superior tone quality with unmatched clarity. The P5-4 is the preferred choice for professional orchestral musicians and soloists worldwide.
P5-4BG
The P5-4BG offers a modified slide design with first slide saddle and third slide ring. This models was originally designed for acclaimed trumpet pedagogues Barbara Butler and Charles Geyer, currently on the faculty at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University.
Standard Features
1st slide saddle & 3rd slide ring
Optional 1st slide ring
P7-4
The P7-4 is an excellent choice for the musician in search of a freer, broader blowing piccolo trumpet. This model is ideal for orchestral, chamber and solo performance. Blending exceptionally well with large trumpets, the P7-4 features a full 180 degree radius bell bow and is configured with a first slide saddle, third slide ring.
Standard Features
1st slide saddle & 3rd slide ring
Optional 1st slide ring
Optional pinky ring
C5-4
The C5-4 C Piccolo Trumpet is an exciting and unique instrument to have in your collection. Boasting the same level of construction, design and sound as the renowned P5-4, the C5-4 allows for easy transposition, a robust color palette, and easy of play. This instrument is particularly well suited for Baroque repertoire.
MA 4th Slide Option
The “MA” Option allows for a removable 4th valve slide and includes a shorter slide which lowers the pitch a whole tone when the 4th valve is depressed. The “MA” option also comes standard with a 3rd slide ring.
