Description In 2010 the PFP-165 was launched featuring a natural Granadilla wood headjoint, and high quality synthetic pads (which are now also available on the 105 model) gaining Pearl the enviable position of straddling the student, intermediate and professional piccolo market. As with the entire Pearl Flute range, the PFP-105 and PFP-165 are manufactured with our world-renowned Pinless Mechanism and are the only piccolos on the market to feature this innovation. Pearl researched into the creation of a totally new material – Grenaditte. has a warm sound like wood. Grenaditte is impervious to temperature and humidity fluctuations but has a warm sound like wood, ensuring Pearl’s remarkable performance anywhere. Choice of the Headjoints Pearl offers two styles of piccolo headjoints: High Wave style features the best focus and control for many players. Traditional Straight style is designed with a similar radius to the soprano flute headjoint liplate, which some players prefer. Pearl’s exclusive mechanism In 1972, Pearl’s innovative technicians created the patented One-Piece Core-Bar and Pinless Construction, and Pearl’s continually smooth key-action became a reality. Since that time, Pearl is still the only flute manufacturer to apply these features on every flute made. MATERIALS Nickel Silver Grenaditte Grenadilla Wood PFP-165 Grenadilla Headjoint and Grenaditte Body, Silver plated Machanism
