Trevor James 5X Piccolo

The Trevor James 5X removes the traditional barriers between flute and piccolo playing—critical for Wisconsin band directors building flexible sections and flutists expanding their orchestral capabilities. Engineered specifically to ease the transition from C flute, this composite instrument delivers the free-blowing response and resonant sound quality that helps intermediate players confidently tackle those exposed piccolo passages in Sousa, Holst, and Shostakovich.

Trevor James recognizes that switching to piccolo isn't just about smaller fingers—it's about reimagining embouchure, air speed, and tonal concept. The thin-wall composite headjoint features a carefully shaped and angled lip plate that promotes easy response across all three octaves, eliminating the notorious "break" between registers that frustrates developing players. The result: big, resonant sound from low D to high C without the pinched, shrill quality common in entry-level instruments.

Composite material offers distinct advantages for school musicians and gigging players throughout the Midwest: stable intonation regardless of temperature fluctuations (essential for outdoor performances and under-heated rehearsal spaces), durability through marching season and transport, and lower maintenance requirements than wood piccolos. The silver-plated mechanism provides smooth, precise action that matches the feel of quality concert flutes.

Specifications

• Material: Composite headjoint and body
• Headjoint: Thin-wall design with carved, angled lip plate
• Mechanism: Silver-plated keywork
• Pitch: A=442 (standard orchestral pitch)
• Case: Wooden case with protective cover included