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.

Piccolo Trumpet at Schilke
P5-4 Piccolo Trumpet at Schilke
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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.

Silver plate

P5-4 – “Beryllium” bell
P5-4MA – “Beryllium” bell with MA option

Gold plate

P5-4-GP – “Beryllium” bell
P5-4MA-GP – “Beryllium” bell with MA option

P5-4BG Piccolo Trumpet at Schilke

P5-4BG

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.

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

Silver plate

P5-4BG– “Beryllium” bell
P5-4BGMA–“Beryllium” bell with MA option

Gold plate

P5-4BG-GP– “Beryllium” bell
P5-4BGMA-GP–“Beryllium” bell with MA option

P7-4 Piccolo Trumpet at Schilke
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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

Silver plate

P7-4 – “Beryllium” bell
P7-4MA – “Beryllium” bell with MA option

Gold plate

P7-4-GP – “Beryllium” bell
P7-4MA-GP – “Beryllium” bell with MA option

MA 4th Slide Option at Schilke

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.