{"product_id":"william-s-haynes-ap86-w-amadeus-piccolo-in-grenadilla-sn-a10761","title":"William S. Haynes AP86-W 'Amadeus' Piccolo in Grenadilla","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHaynes Amadeus AP86W Piccolo Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Haynes Amadeus AP86W is a grenadilla piccolo designed for accomplished flutists seeking the tonal character of wood construction with a wave-style headjoint. Part of the established Amadeus line, it combines Haynes design concepts with a split E mechanism and an A=442 scale for orchestral, wind ensemble, chamber, and doubling applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHaynes Amadeus AP86W Piccolo Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody and Headjoint: Grenadilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadjoint Style: Wave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork: Silver-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanism: Split E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: A=442\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: French-style fitted case with ballistic nylon cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Wooden cleaning rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: A10761\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 piccolo is in excellent playing order. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. Light superficial handling marks and fine scratches are present on portions of the grenadilla and polished keywork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Amadeus AP86W Piccolo Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AP86W is suited to advanced students, professional flutists, educators, and doublers who prefer the focused, blended tonal profile associated with grenadilla piccolos. Its wave-style headjoint provides a distinct embouchure interface, while the split E mechanism supports the upper-register demands commonly encountered in orchestral and wind ensemble playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Haynes Amadeus AP86W\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat distinguishes the AP86W from the AP86T?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AP86W uses Haynes's wave-style grenadilla headjoint, while the AP86T uses the traditional-style headjoint. Both share a grenadilla body and headjoint, silver-plated keywork, a split E mechanism, and the Haynes A=442 scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the split E mechanism contribute?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA split E mechanism is designed to improve the response and stability of the third-octave E, an important consideration in exposed piccolo writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the AP86W fit within the Haynes piccolo lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AP86W belongs to the Amadeus series and provides grenadilla construction with silver-plated keywork. Haynes's separate Q Series adds features such as sterling silver keywork and a high G# mechanism for players seeking a different professional configuration.\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":67329932820845,"sku":"AP86W-CRA10761","price":1699.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7136930.jpg?v=1790378144","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/william-s-haynes-ap86-w-amadeus-piccolo-in-grenadilla-sn-a10761","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}