Pre-Owned Miles Zentner Professional Piccolo - Grenadilla Wood (Ex-USAF)
For sale is a true piece of American woodwind history: a pre-owned Miles Zentner Professional Piccolo, serial number 4665. Miles was the legendary Principal Piccolo player for the Los Angeles Philharmonic for many years before he began handcrafting his own highly sought-after instruments. What makes this specific piccolo even more 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 these rare piccolos go to serious collegiate music majors, professional orchestral players, and collectors who know the pedigree of a true handmade Zentner. Because they were designed by a principal player who was frustrated with the commercial options of his day, you are getting an instrument built specifically to eliminate the harsh, shrill tendencies of standard piccolos, offering an incredibly sweet, singing, and beautifully in-tune upper register.
- Handcrafted by a Master: Designed and built by one of the finest piccolo players in American history, these instruments were explicitly crafted to meet the exacting intonation and tonal demands of professional symphony work.
- Premium Grenadilla Wood: Crafted from select, aged African Grenadilla wood. This dense material provides a uniquely dark, resonant, and projecting tonal character that perfectly balances the piccolo's high frequencies.
- Exceptional Scale and Voicing: Zentner piccolos are famous for their evenness of tone across all registers. They speak effortlessly without requiring the player to "fight" the instrument to keep the highest notes 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 silver mechanism is incredibly fluid.
Condition Report & Shop Prep
- Finish (Cosmetics): Very Good Professional Condition. This piccolo shows honest, normal signs of professional use from its military service, but possesses a fantastic aesthetic and has clearly been well cared for.
- Wood: Structurally Excellent. The Grenadilla wood body and headjoint are fully intact with no evidence of detrimental cracks or trauma.
- Mechanics: Stage-Ready. The keywork is fast, precise, and holds perfect adjustment. It plays brilliantly right out of the box.
Specifications
- Brand: Miles Zentner
- Model: Professional Handmade Piccolo
- Serial Number: 4665
- Key: C
- Body & Headjoint: African Grenadilla Wood
- Keywork: Silver-Plated (Standard Zentner Spec)
- Provenance: Ex-United States Air Force (USAF)
- Condition: Pre-Owned / Very Good 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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