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WaveCrest Model Mancke Piccolo headjoint, made of Bocote.

Grenadilla Adaptor fits Di-Zhao tenon.

Used, in excellent like-new condition.

Di-Zhao piccolo serial 516 $1495 sold separately.

MANCKE piccolo headjoints come with the patented MANCKE Interchangeable Adaptor System. All MANCKE headjoints share a consistency of superb workmanship. MANCKE headjoints are designed to project to the fullest extent and at every dynamic with a wide range of color potential and depth of sound. Each model exemplifies the signature qualities of the MANCKE experience – unparalleled responsiveness, control, flexibility, and resonance.

The Wave Crest model is easily identified by the significantly raised sides of the embouchure hole. This model gives a quick, clean, responsive articulation. With minimal resistance and great flexibility, the player experiences secure, strong, low notes, yet can produce the highest notes with ease. The overall result is a unique combination of ease and stability – a piccolo player’s dream.

Bocote is a uniquely beautiful wood. The density of this wood supports a rich and powerful sound, without an aggressive edge, and crisp articulation. It is responsive and stable throughout all octaves, and warm overtones allow for easy exploration of tonal colors.

This exotic wood is native to Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies. It features a wide range of grain patterns from straight to wild, with curved lines and swirls. The color ranges from golden brown to tan to golden yellow.

MANCKE Interchangeable Adaptor System for Piccolos, Patented
Since the 1960s when Albert Cooper first started making custom flute headjoints, flutists have had an increasing array of headjoint choices available. The universal technical aspect that makes this possible is that flute bodies are made to accept a headjoint of specific length and diameter that is, for the most part, interchangeable between flute brands. However, this standardization does not exist with piccolos.

Until recently, piccolo players have had far fewer options, limited in large part to the headjoints produced by each maker for their own piccolos. Piccolos differ significantly in both tenon/bore size and outer circumference, making it impossible to fit the same headjoint to piccolo bodies of different makers. That is, until the invention of the revolutionary MANCKE Interchangeable Adaptor System.

The patented MANCKE Interchangeable Adaptor System allows for our headjoints to fit to any piccolo brand and model. Using an adaptor sleeve with a screw-in tenon, we have created a sizing guide to perfectly fit your specific piccolo. The interchangeable screw-in tenon is made in different sizes to perfectly fit inside the piccolo, while the adaptor sleeve comes in different sizes to fit properly on the outside of the piccolo. This system allows the player to try all of our headjoint possibilities on any piccolo.

For further information about this product, please visit the manufacturer website https://mancke.com/index.php/headjoints/piccolo/wave-crest/