Selmer-Paris Piccolo Trumpet
For sale is a distinctive Selmer-Paris Piccolo Trumpet, serial number 52329, likely dating from the mid-to-late 20th Century (approx. 1960s-1970s). This instrument is designed to provide the brilliant, piercing sound required for advanced orchestral, baroque, and solo repertoire.
This piccolo trumpet is in good condition, showing obvious spots of lacquer wear consistent with its age and use. Despite the cosmetic signs of its journey, it remains a fully functional and playable instrument from a respected maker.
The Selmer Piccolo Trumpet: Brightness, Precision, and Upper Register Mastery
Selmer-Paris is renowned for its commitment to high-quality brass instrument manufacturing, and their piccolo trumpets are no exception. Designed for the unique demands of the upper register, a Selmer piccolo offers a specific set of characteristics:
- Distinctive Voice: Piccolo trumpets are tuned an octave higher than standard Bb trumpets, providing a brilliant, often ethereal, and commanding sound that is essential for specific repertoire, particularly Baroque music and modern orchestral works.
- Precision and Clarity: These instruments are engineered for excellent intonation and a clear, focused tone in the extreme upper register, allowing players to articulate with accuracy and confidence.
- Four-Valve Design: This model features four piston valves, a common design for piccolo trumpets. The fourth valve extends the lower range and provides crucial alternative fingerings to improve intonation, particularly for historically accurate performances.
- Agile Response: Piccolo trumpets, by nature, require a quick and precise response to navigate their typically fast and high passages. This Selmer is built to offer that agility.
This Selmer Piccolo Trumpet offers an accessible entry point to the unique world of piccolo trumpet playing, bearing the reliable craftsmanship of Henri Selmer Paris.
Specifications & Condition
- Model: Selmer-Paris Piccolo Trumpet
- Serial Number: 52329
- Approx. Year: Mid-to-Late 20th Century (approx. 1960s-1970s)
- Key: Bb/A (Standard for piccolo trumpets with multiple leadpipes or tuning slides, though only Bb is guaranteed without further info.)
- Valves: 4 Piston Valves
- Bore Size: Typically a smaller bore for focused sound (e.g., in the .450"-.453" range).
- Bell Diameter: Generally around 3.5 - 4 inches.
- Finish: Lacquer, showing obvious spots of wear and loss consistent with age.
- Condition: Ok condition. Exhibits cosmetic lacquer wear as noted, but no major structural damage or repairs. Valves are functional, and slides move.
- Our Service: Our comprehensive service included a thorough inspection, precision adjustments, and fine-tuning to ensure optimal playability for this vintage instrument.
- Included: Comes with a hard case, which shows significant external wear consistent with its age but remains fully functional for protection.
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