Benge 4V Piccolo Trumpet Overview

The Benge 4V is a four-valve piccolo trumpet intended for the focused upper-register work encountered in orchestral, chamber, solo, and Baroque repertoire. Benge earned a respected place among American trumpet makers, and this compact piston-valve design offers a familiar layout for trumpet players adding a dedicated piccolo instrument to their setup.

Benge 4V Piccolo Trumpet Specifications

• Model: 4V / 4PSP (silver-plated version)
• Instrument Type: Professional Piccolo Trumpet
• Key: Bb / A
• Bore Size: .421" (10.69 mm)
• Bell Diameter: 3.5" (88.9 mm)
• Bell Material: Yellow brass
• Bell Design: Short-model bell
• Overall Length: Approximately 10"
• Valves: 4 piston valves
• Fourth Valve: Offset to the right
• Leadpipes: Interchangeable B♭ and A
• Mouthpiece Receiver: Standard trumpet shank
• Finish: Silver plated
• Country of Manufacture: USA
• Case: Fitted black hard case
• Accessories: 7E mouthpiece
• Serial Number: 635417

Condition & Setup

This pre-owned instrument is in excellent playing order. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play tested. Cosmetic wear includes fine surface scratches, light scuffs and handling marks, localized tarnish and discoloration, and minor finish wear. The fitted hard case shows scuffs, edge wear, and spotting on its metal hardware.

Who the 4V Piccolo Trumpet Is For

This piccolo trumpet is best suited to advanced and professional players who need a dedicated instrument for high-register orchestral, chamber, solo, Baroque, and commercial repertoire. Its fourth piston supports the extended fingering options used in piccolo trumpet playing, while the trumpet-shank receiver accommodates trumpet-shank piccolo mouthpieces. It is a specialized addition to a trumpet setup rather than a substitute for a standard Bb trumpet.

Common Questions About the Benge 4V

What does the fourth valve add to a piccolo trumpet?

The fourth valve extends the available low register and provides alternate fingering options that can assist with intonation and technical passages.

What does a trumpet-shank receiver mean for mouthpiece selection?

A trumpet-shank receiver accepts piccolo trumpet mouthpieces made with a trumpet-size shank. Cup, rim, and backbore choices can then be selected according to the player's response and tonal preferences.

Where is a piccolo trumpet commonly used?

Piccolo trumpet is commonly used for demanding upper-register parts in Baroque repertoire, orchestral works, chamber music, solo literature, and selected commercial settings.