{"product_id":"takezawa-piccolo-205-evr","title":"Takezawa 205 EVR Wooden Piccolo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in a small workshop in Saitama, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e: a \"Made in Japan\" piccolos that sing with a gentle tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[Overview]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTakazawa Piccolo. Body made of ebony. Keys made of nickel silver with a silver-plated finish. Accessories: Genuine hard case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[ \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCondition]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth the body and keys are in excellent condition with no noticeable scratches or deterioration of the plating. There is no history of crack repairs. The keys have been disassembled and cleaned, and the overall balance has been adjusted and re-inspected.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[ \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFeatures]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTakizawa Piccolo is one of the few Japanese handmade piccolos produced exclusively in-house, crafted over two generations by a father and son in a workshop in Saitama. As a “Made in Japan” piccolos other than Yamaha, it garnered significant attention for a time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"232\"\u003e Its greatest appeal lies in its soft, unpretentious tone. The lower-mid range, in particular, possesses a unique warmth and a somewhat singing quality that sets it apart from the more flamboyant sound of foreign-made piccolos. Rather than emphasizing sharp contours, this is a model we recommend to players who wish to carefully express “musical nuances.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"354\"\u003e Takizawa piccolos are known for having relatively significant variations in character from one instrument to another, a point that has sometimes been a topic of discussion. However, this particular instrument offers a well-balanced playing feel that responds naturally even in the high register, successfully combining the clarity expected of a piccolo with the soft, characteristic tone of Takizawa.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"452\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e Opportunities to find these instruments on the market have become scarce, and the chance to encounter one in good condition is limited. As an instrument that epitomizes the “handmade Japanese piccolos,” \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit is a truly fascinating piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*The flutes and piccolos listed under Okubo Gakki are sold after being adjusted and serviced by a flute specialist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This piccolo comes with a one-year warranty from the date of purchase. (Free inspections not involving part replacement)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TAKEZAWA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49965209387245,"sku":"104780","price":231000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/1321\/3933\/files\/A_DSC2933.jpg?v=1778576456","url":"https:\/\/tcgakki.com\/en\/products\/takezawa-takezawajpn-ns-wooden-piccolo-piccolookubo-gakki-2","provider":"TC楽器 - TCGAKKI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}