Pre-Owned Philipp Hammig 650/4 Professional Piccolo - Grenadilla Wood, Solid Silver Keys (Ex-USAF)
For sale is an absolute cornerstone of the professional woodwind world: a pre-owned Philipp Hammig 650/4 Professional Piccolo, serial number 37884. Handmade in Germany, Philipp Hammig piccolos are universally trusted by principal orchestral players and serious conservatory students for their unmatched scale, rich tonal character, and heavy-duty reliability. What makes this specific instrument truly exceptional is its history—it is an Ex-USAF instrument, meaning it was vetted and meticulously maintained by military technicians to perform at the highest national level.
We see a ton of these go to collegiate music majors and professional gigging musicians who need a rock-solid, pitch-accurate instrument that won't sound shrill in the upper register. Because this specific model is the premium "650/4," it features a body and headjoint crafted from the finest seasoned African Grenadilla wood, paired with premium solid sterling silver keywork.
The "650/4" Advantage
- Premium Grenadilla Wood: The industry standard for professional woodwinds, African Grenadilla provides a uniquely dark, dense, and highly projecting tonal character. It expertly softens the natural shrillness of the piccolo, allowing for beautifully blended, lyrical playing.
- Solid Sterling Silver Keywork: The "4" in the model number designates solid sterling silver keys. This heavier, premium metal provides a lightning-fast mechanical feel, exceptional durability, and a subtle boost to the instrument's overall resonance.
- Professional Mechanisms: Equipped with a Split E mechanism and a High G# facilitator. These mechanical additions make the notoriously difficult upper-register notes significantly easier to speak and play flawlessly in tune.
- Ex-USAF Pedigree: You are getting a top-tier professional instrument that was built, vetted, and maintained to perform flawlessly under pressure for a premier military ensemble.
- The Fleming Setup: Even world-class piccolos need a master technician's touch. Our expert in-house staff has fully inspected, cleaned, and precision-adjusted this instrument to ensure the padding seals perfectly and the mechanism is incredibly fluid.
Condition Report & Shop Prep
- Finish (Cosmetics): Excellent Professional Condition. This piccolo is in amazing shape. It has been incredibly well cared for during its military service, showing only very minor, honest signs of professional use.
- Wood: Structurally Flawless. The Grenadilla wood body and headjoint are fully intact with absolutely no cracks, damage, or history of pinning.
- Mechanics: Stage-Ready. The sterling silver keywork is fast, precise, and holds perfect adjustment. It plays brilliantly right out of the box.
- Accessories: Original case
Specifications
- Brand: Philipp Hammig
- Model: 650/4
- Serial Number: 37884
- Key: C
- Body & Headjoint: African Grenadilla Wood
- Keywork: Solid Sterling Silver
- Mechanisms: Split E, High G# Facilitator
- Provenance: Ex-United States Air Force (USAF)
- Condition: Pre-Owned / Excellent Professional Condition (Fully Shop Adjusted)
Why Choose Fleming Music? Here at Fleming Instruments, our expert on-site instrument repair workshop guarantees that each instrument we sell is meticulously inspected and accurately represented before it reaches you. We take pride in offering a 1-year warranty and 2-week return policy on all instruments, giving you peace of mind with your investment. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, so please reach out to us at the shop via phone, email, or website contact: https://flemingrepair.com/pages/contact.
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