Model 650/4

This handmade 650/4 piccolo made by Philipp Hammig is made from grenadilla wood, with solid sterling silver mechanisms.
Features the high G# mechanism, enhancing the production of this note. Available headjoint options include Hammig Cut, Modified Wave, or Modified Wave Thin.(Subject to availability at time of purchase)

Piccolo Headjoints Available With This Model.

Hammig Cut

Provides a dark, sweet sound with depth and projection throughout all registers. This style offers a comfortable
amount of resistance and is very colorful and powerful.

Modified Wave

Affords a great amount of stability and control with an extremely focused rich sound. A very gratifying response
and wide dynamic range are characteristic qualities.

Modified Wave Thin

Thin-wall version of the modified wave style featuring
a hand-carved raised embouchure plate. This innovative
design combines the stability and clarity of the modified
wave style with the flexibility of thin-wall tubing.

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• Handmade piccolo
• Solid sterling silver mechanism
• Split E mechanism
• High G# mechanism
• Choice of Hammig Cut, Modified Wave, or Modified Wave Thin headjoint
• Straubinger pads

Specifications

Scale

The Hammig Scale provides an ideal balance between intonation and ease of response throughout all registers. Piccolos are offered at our standard pitch of A442. Other tunings are available by special order.

Pads

Philipp Hammig piccolos come standard with Straubinger pads that can be adjusted precisely and will hold their adjustments—a choice preferred by most players.

The Hammig Family Legacy

The Hammig family legacy of crafting woodwind instruments began around 1780, passing through eight generations and nearly 230 years.

This rich tradition started with Christian Gottlob Hammig (1759-1836), a woodwind instrument maker in Markneukirchen, Germany. According to family records, he worked as an independent maker producing transverse flutes, piccolos, clarinets, and oboes. Starting from his work through the present time, the profession of musical instrument making has been passed from son to son/sons. The business reached Philipp Hammig’s hands in the early 1900s.

During the period between 1906 to 1920, Philipp Hammig developed his skills to a high level and eventually built instruments under his own name. During this period, he started learning the profession in his father’s workshop, then went on to Berlin to the firm Rittershausen to study specialized flute making. Philipp Hammig returned to Markneukirchen upon finishing his vocational training.

In 1959, Philipp Hammig’s son, Gerhard took over the family business; however, the flutes and piccolos remained in the name of "Philipp Hammig," as they are known today, after Gerhard handed over the business to his four children in 1994.

Hammig piccolos are sought after all over the world due to the character found in their sweet, dark sound; a response found in such aged wood.

Accessories

All piccolos include a velvet lined leather case, fleece lined nylon case cover, cleaning swab, swab stick and cork grease.

Mechanisms

Split E Mechanism

Included on all Hammig Models. Effortless production of the high E is assured by the Hammig piccolo's standard split E mechanism. Ideal venting of the toneholes is achieved as the upper G remains open while the lower G closes when the high E is fingered.

We are very pleased to be able to offer a rental plan on this first class piccolo.

   There is much care to be taken when renting this instrument.

Contact us for rental price.

Care & Maintenance
of Your Piccolo

Good care and routine maintenance of your piccolo can insure a lifetime of playing enjoyment. Please carefully read the following to make sure your piccolo performs at its peak.

Assembling Your Piccolo

1. Make sure that the tenon cork is smooth and well lubricated with the cork grease that is provided. This will help to insure a smooth and easy fit.
2. Grasp the body on the wood above the mechanism, and grasp the headjoint below the embouchure hole. Put the pieces together with a twisting (not rocking) motion. Be careful not to put too much pressure on the mechanism as you put the pieces together. Never put your finger in the embouchure hole to lift the headjoint out of the case. This is a critical area and needs to be protected.

A note of caution: If it is difficult for you to put the headjoint on the body joint, your piccolo should be serviced by us or an authorized technician. If too much pressure is applied while assembling the piccolo it is possible to damage the headjoint or mechanism.

Swabbing the Inside of Your Piccolo

We recommend using a silk oboe swab with a string and weight to remove the condensation from the inside of your piccolo. You can extend the life of your pads and reduce instrument maintenance by swabbing out your piccolo after each time that you play.

Protect your piccolo from temperature extremes, especially when you are going from a warm building to cold temperatures. The quick contraction that can occur may contribute to a crack in the wood. We recommend that you insulate your piccolo case (e.g. keep it inside a lined case cover and/or gig bag) when moving between temperature extremes.

Warm up the headjoint with your hands before blowing into the embouchure hole. This also helps to prevent cracking.

Fingerprints can be removed from the mechanism by using a 100% cotton cloth very slightly dampened with water. Do not use cloths that have been infused with a silver cleaning chemical. Do not use silver polish on your piccolo. Your instrument is best stored in its case when you are not using it. Keep your case clean, and do not store accessories inside the case.