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A Fabulous Entry-level Piccolo





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When it comes to woodwinds, Selmer has been a respected name for over 135 years. And with that pedigree, they’ve introduced an exceptional line of piccolos. The SPC301 student piccolo offers the best in playability for students looking to try their hand at the piccolo for the first time. For one, its hand-cut headjoint offers up an easy response with a vibrant and expressive tone. That rich tone is courtesy of Grenadite, a proprietary blend that mimics the sound qualities of wood. But what’s a great-sounding piccolo without exceptional keywork? The SPC301’s hand-assembled keys feature premium springs and Pisoni pads that are carefully adjusted for a light, fluid action that responds easily to your student’s every move. This Selmer student piccolo is durable, too ? its rugged silver-plated keywork can withstand the rigors of daily practice and performance. Plus, its Grenadite headjoint and ABS resin body eliminate atmospheric issues that normally plague wooden instruments. The SPC301 from Sweetwater sounds fabulous, is easy to play, and is sturdy, making for the perfect piccolo for any beginner!





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Hand-cut Grenadite headjoint with superior tone and durability





Brilliant piccolo tone starts with the headjoint. Selmer crafted the SPC301’s headjoint from Grenadite, a proprietary blend of six different materials, including Grenadilla wood. This unique compound retains some of the acoustic characteristics of Grenadilla, in turn helping players produce a darker, more full-bodied sound. And unlike wood, it’s resistant to atmospheric changes like temperature and humidity, which ensures this piccolo’s long-lasting life. What’s more, the SPC301’s headjoint is hand cut with a wave-style embouchure hole. This design provides an easy response and an even, expressive tone throughout every register of the instrument.





Carefully balanced key action with incredible feel





All Selmer flutes and piccolos are manufactured and assembled to the highest specifications and tolerances. For starters, the SPC301’s beautiful keywork feels incredibly fluid beneath your fingers, thanks to the premium springs. Each key and spring are carefully adjusted to ensure that the piccolo plays with fast and smooth action, ensuring that it responds to the subtle nuances of your playing. Additionally, the Selmer piccolo’s keys are all fitted with Pisoni leather pads, which seat cleanly on the piccolo’s tone holes and add to the instrument’s pleasing feel. The SPC301 piccolo is professionally set up and playtested at Conn-Selmer’s Center for Woodwind Excellence before making its way to Sweetwater, guaranteeing its ultra-reliable performance and longevity.





The Selmer legacy of quality and innovation





Conservatory-trained clarinetist Henri Selmer founded Henri Selmer Paris in 1885. Fashioning reeds and mouthpieces in his small workshop, he soon took on instrument repair and modifications, which eventually led to the design and manufacture of clarinets. In 1900, Selmer opened a retail shop in New York (the beginnings of Selmer USA). As a musician himself, Selmer understood that you cannot separate the instrument from the artist, which is why every Selmer instrument is still individually tested and certified by the company’s team of professional musicians. Delivering exceptional value at every level, from student to professional, Selmer USA and Henri Selmer Paris offer a full line of woodwind and brass instruments. Sweetwater is proud to bring you Selmer’s rich legacy of quality and innovation.





Selmer SPC301 Student Piccolo Features:


Exceptional student-grade piccolo


Grenadite headjoint produces a rich and expressive tone


Hand-cut wave embouchure hole allows for a free-blowing feel and response


ABS resin body and Grenadite headjoint are highly durable and resistant to atmospheric changes


Hand-assembled silver-plated keys with highly fluid action


Split E mechanism


Includes hard case with cover