Powell, to today's Powell flutes, the humanity of each artisan at Powell is reflected in the character of the instrument. But, ultimately, a Powell flute or piccolo is crafted to a musical performance standard.įrom the first flute made in 1927 by Verne Q. Powell instruments are made, with care, to exacting tolerances. Handmade Genadilla piccolo, sterling silver mechanismĮach Powell flute has a unique character, yet all bear a family resemblance. All come with a cherry wood case, case cover, swab stick, and cloth. Each tone hole is undercut by hand to allow ease of playing and enhanced resonance. Signature piccolos utilize the Powell scale, Pisoni Star pads, and have A-442 pitch and a conical bore. Each instrument is made of aged grenadilla wood combined with a sterling silver mechanism. The Signature piccolo is made by Powell at Powell's workshop in Maynard, MA USA. Handmade Grenadilla piccolo,sterling silver mechanism
Artisans carefully select only the highest quality wood, and promptly discard any flawed pieces. Powell makes piccolos from grenadilla and kingwood. 8, while projecting well in the low passages of Ravel's Mother Goose Suite.Ī Powell piccolo produces a dark, lyrical tone that makes the instrument sound like an extension of the flute. The player depends on this instrument to confidently produce a strong, colorful sound that is in tune on the high notes of Shostakovich's Symphony No. The orchestral repertoire makes many demands on the piccolo.
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