{"product_id":"william-s-haynes-ap46-t-amadeus-intermediate-composite-piccolo-sn-a10996","title":"William S. Haynes AP46-T 'Amadeus' Intermediate Composite Piccolo","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam S. Haynes AP46-T Amadeus Piccolo Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe William S. Haynes AP46-T is the traditional-headjoint version of the Amadeus composite piccolo, offering Haynes design concepts in an instrument suited to serious ensemble playing and piccolo doubling. Its composite construction provides useful stability across changes in temperature and humidity, while the Amadeus design gives advancing players and working musicians a practical alternative to a grenadilla piccolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam S. Haynes AP46-T Amadeus Piccolo Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Piccolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: AP46-T Amadeus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody and Headjoint Material: Composite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork: Silver-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanism: Split E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadjoint Style: Traditional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Fitted hard case with zippered case cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Cork grease and wooden cleaning rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: CRA10996\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis floor model is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The composite body and headjoint have light handling marks and faint surface rubbing, while the keywork and joint rings show minor fine marks. A small abrasion is present near one joint ring. The included wooden cleaning rod has noticeable staining and surface wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the AP46-T Amadeus Piccolo Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AP46-T is well suited to advancing students, flutists adding dependable piccolo capability, teachers, and ensemble players who value the dimensional stability of composite construction. Its traditional-style headjoint offers a familiar embouchure relationship for players accustomed to conventional piccolo designs, while the split E mechanism supports upper-register security. Players specifically seeking the tonal complexity and feel of grenadilla may prefer a wood model such as the Amadeus AP86.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Haynes AP46-T\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does composite construction benefit a piccolo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComposite material is less sensitive than natural wood to changes in temperature and humidity. This makes the AP46-T practical for rehearsal rooms, outdoor performances, pit work, and doubling situations where environmental stability is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat distinguishes the AP46-T from the AP46-W?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AP46-T uses Haynes's traditional-style headjoint, while the AP46-W uses a wave-style headjoint. The traditional design provides a familiar blowing geometry, while the wave design offers a different air presentation and response that some players prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the AP46-T fit within the Amadeus piccolo line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AP46 pairs a composite body and headjoint with silver-plated keywork and a split E mechanism. The related AP86 uses grenadilla for the body and headjoint, making the AP46 the more climate-stable option within the Amadeus piccolo range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/HaynesLogo\/HaynesLogo1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/HaynesLogo\/HaynesLogo1.jpg\" alt=\"Haynes Logo\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Haynes dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastman Music Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53932121915757,"sku":"AP46T-CRA10996","price":679.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7136963.jpg?v=1788989377","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/william-s-haynes-ap46-t-amadeus-intermediate-composite-piccolo-sn-a10996","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}