FEATURES
• Vintage metal transverse piccolo dating to approximately 1956
• Built in Elkhart, Indiana during Artley's original Elkhart production era
• Silver-plated metal construction for durability
• Silver metal keywork
• Traditional two-piece design with separate headjoint and keyed body
• Bright, clear, projecting tonal character
• Student-to-intermediate level instrument
• Serial number 292XX
• Shop adjusted by our technician for general playing conditions
• A few feather scratches, but no dings, pings or dents
• Includes hard-shell case
• Shop Adjusted & Ready to Play
DESCRIPTION
The Artley 15-P is a vintage metal piccolo dating to approximately 1956, made in Elkhart, Indiana during Artley's original Elkhart production era. Serial number 292XX places this example among the earlier generation of Artley instruments, built before the company's later acquisitions and changes in manufacturing locations.
Designed as a dependable student-to-intermediate horn, the 15-P was built to be a practical ensemble workhorse. Its silver-plated metal body is durable and contributes to the bright, clear, projecting tone the model is known for. The traditional two-piece construction pairs a separate headjoint with a keyed body section, and when properly adjusted and padded the 15-P delivers solid response and projection for concert band, school ensemble, and general performance use.
This particular piccolo has been kept in reasonable shape over the years. There are a few feather scratches, but no dings, pings, or dents, and our technician has adjusted it for general playing conditions. As with any vintage woodwind, pad condition, adjustment, and regulation all play a role in response and performance.
Whether it's headed for the concert hall or the marching field, this Elkhart-made piccolo has a distinctive place in the history of American band-instrument manufacturing and plenty of playing enjoyment left to offer its next owner.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Brand: Artley
• Model: 15-P
• Serial Number: 292XX
• Instrument: Piccolo
• Instrument Type: Metal transverse piccolo
• Approximate Production Date: 1956
• Manufactured: Elkhart, Indiana
• Production Era: Mid-1950s
• Construction: Two-piece design
• Finish: Silver plated
• Keys: Silver metal keys
• Design: Separate headjoint and keyed body
• Intended Level: Student to intermediate
• Tonal Character: Bright, clear, and projecting
• Shop Adjusted & Ready to Play
*Includes Artley 15-P piccolo, hard-shell case
Model# 15-P
