Piccolo trumpets are a really fun instrument to play once you get a high enough range to use them well. There are basically two types of piccolo trumpets – long models and short models. At one time, the short models were the only ones available, but when Schilke brought out the P5-4, things changed. It became the standard piccolo trumpet to get for awhile. It’s still available with a long waiting period, but we have some other great choices today. Piccolo trumpets are one place you can’t just buy a cheap one and expect good results. Bad ones play REALLY bad. I’ve listed several below that I consider to be good ones.
Yamaha has a great copy of the Schilke, the YTR-9835. It’s a great horn, and it’s cheaper than the Schilke. If I was looking for a piccolo trumpet, this would top out my choices. Click the picture below for more information:
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Stomvi also has a great piccolo trumpet in it’s Elite Series. Maurice Andre was endorsing their piccolo trumpets at the time. I bought this horn before they were popular, and I’ve never regretted it. It’s a great horn at a great price. Plus, it always brings great comments because it looks fantastic. Mine also has an additional fourth valve slide for some unique trill combinations. That was something Maurice Andre wanted. It’s usually considered one of the best deals out there for a piccolo trumpet.
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If you want something unique, Stomvi also has their Master Model with detachable bells. It’s a unique arrangement. Click below for more information.
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Bach’s orginal piccolo trumpet, the 196, was my least favorite piccolo trumpet. They’ve brought out a good one now in the Vbs 196. It’s a good horn also. Click the picture below for more information.
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Kanstul also has a nice piccolo trumpet on the market. It’s the 920 Custom Class Bb/A Piccolo Trumpet. Click below for more information:
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Finally, Getzen has a newer long model piccolo trumpet out called the model 3916. It’s a good horn with great valves, like all Getzens. Click below for more details:
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That pretty much rounds out my preferences in piccolo trumpets. Have fun looking!