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Best Piccolo Trumpets 2025

Top-rated piccolo trumpets 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Baroque For Classical For Solo For Chamber Music For Specialized
BRANDS: Schilke
Johannes Scherzer 8111-S High Bb/A-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Johannes Scherzer 8111-S High Bb/A-Trumpet

by Johannes Scherzer
Chamber Music Classical Baroque
Key Feature:
• Brilliant, penetrating sound
✓ PROS
  • • Unique voice in trumpet family
  • • Extremely high range capability
✗ CONS
  • • Requires advanced trumpet skills
  • • Very expensive specialty instrument

Johannes Scherzer 8111-S High Bb/A-TrumpetBb / A Trumpet8111SBell Ø: 100 mmBore: 10.4 mm4 Valves3 Interchangeable B...

⭐ 4.6/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 270133
$5,718
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Schilke P5-4 Butler/Geyer Gold - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Schilke P5-4 Butler/Geyer Gold

by Schilke
Classical Specialized Chamber Music
Key Feature:
• Professional specialization instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Professional specialization instrument
  • • Extremely high range capability
✗ CONS
  • • Very loud and piercing
  • • Extremely demanding to play

Schilke P5-4 Butler/Geyer GoldPiccolo Trumpet4 ValvesGold-plated brassIdentical to the normal P 5-4but with saddle on...

⭐ 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 589989
$7,688
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Schilke P5-4 Piccolo Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Schilke P5-4 Piccolo Trumpet

by Schilke
Solo Baroque Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Brilliant, penetrating sound
✓ PROS
  • • Brilliant, penetrating sound
  • • Extremely high range capability
✗ CONS
  • • Requires advanced trumpet skills
  • • Limited repertoire applications

Schilke P5-4 Piccolo TrumpetPiccolo TrumpetTuning: Bb/A4-valveØ 11.42 mm M-bore (.450")Ø 101.60 mm copper bell...

⭐ 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 100242
$6,104
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Kühnl & Hoyer Malte Burba Piccolo Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Kühnl & Hoyer Malte Burba Piccolo Trumpet

by Kühnl & Hoyer
Classical Chamber Music Specialized
Key Feature:
• Essential for Baroque music
✓ PROS
  • • Professional specialization instrument
  • • Brilliant, penetrating sound
✗ CONS
  • • Extremely demanding to play
  • • Very loud and piercing

Kühnl & Hoyer Malte Burba Piccolo Trumpet, High Bb/A- TrumpetThe new piccolo trumpet was developed in...

⭐ 4.8/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 171072
$4,366
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Yamaha YTR-6810 Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Yamaha YTR-6810 Trumpet

by Yamaha
Chamber Music Baroque Classical
Key Feature:
• Brilliant, penetrating sound
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for Baroque music
  • • Unique voice in trumpet family
✗ CONS
  • • Requires advanced trumpet skills
  • • Limited repertoire applications

Yamaha YTR-6810, B / A Piccolo TrumpetPiccolo trumpets are primarily used to play the impressive solo parts of Baroque...

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 147672
$3,078
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Bach AP 190S Artisan Bb-/A-Piccolo - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Bach AP 190S Artisan Bb-/A-Piccolo

by Bach
Chamber Music Classical Baroque
Key Feature:
• Professional specialization instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Extremely high range capability
  • • Professional specialization instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Limited repertoire applications
  • • Requires advanced trumpet skills

Bach AP 190S Artisan Bb-/A-PiccoloBb / A Piccolo TrumpetArtisan seriesØ 11.43 mm bore (.450")One-piecehand...

⭐ 4.9/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 253292
$5,803
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Schilke P 7-4 A/Bb- Piccolo - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Schilke P 7-4 A/Bb- Piccolo

by Schilke
Specialized Classical Baroque
Key Feature:
• Unique voice in trumpet family
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for Baroque music
  • • Brilliant, penetrating sound
✗ CONS
  • • Limited repertoire applications
  • • Very expensive specialty instrument

Schilke P 7-4 A/Bb- PiccoloA/Bb Piccolo Trumpet4 ValvesBody: Silver-plated brassCopper bell diameter: 101.60 mmM-Bore...

⭐ 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 116048
$6,324
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Schagerl Berlin Piccolo Trumpet L - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Schagerl Berlin Piccolo Trumpet L

by Schagerl
Classical Solo Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Extremely high range capability
✓ PROS
  • • Brilliant, penetrating sound
  • • Professional specialization instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive specialty instrument
  • • Very loud and piercing

Schagerl Berlin Piccolo Trumpet LBb/A Piccolo Trumpet4 Rotary valves plus trigger100 mm Gold brass bellWall thickness:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 482633
$5,587
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Schilke P 7-4 GP A/Bb Piccolo Gold - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Schilke P 7-4 GP A/Bb Piccolo Gold

by Schilke
Solo Baroque Classical
Key Feature:
• Brilliant, penetrating sound
✓ PROS
  • • Brilliant, penetrating sound
  • • Professional specialization instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Very loud and piercing
  • • Extremely demanding to play

Schilke P 7-4 GP A/Bb Piccolo GoldA/Bb Piccolo Trumpet4 ValvesBrass bodyCopper bellBell diameter: 101.60 mmM-Bore...

⭐ 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 238066
$7,698
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Yamaha YTR-9835 Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Yamaha YTR-9835 Trumpet

by Yamaha
Classical Specialized Baroque
Key Feature:
• Extremely high range capability
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for Baroque music
  • • Brilliant, penetrating sound
✗ CONS
  • • Requires advanced trumpet skills
  • • Very expensive specialty instrument

Yamaha YTR-9835Piccolo TrumpetHigh Bb/A4 ValvesNew mouth pipe2 Mmouth pipes each for trumpet and cornet...

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 226976
$4,618
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Schilke P5-4 Butler/Geyer - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Schilke P5-4 Butler/Geyer

by Schilke
Orchestral Baroque Solo
Key Feature:
• Essential for Baroque music
✓ PROS
  • • Extremely high range capability
  • • Essential for Baroque music
✗ CONS
  • • Extremely demanding to play
  • • Very loud and piercing

Schilke P5-4 Butler/GeyerTrumpetModel P5-4 Butler/Geyer Piccolo trumpet4 ValvesSilver-plated brassIdentical to the...

⭐ 4.6/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 164660
$6,324
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Thomann TR-5400S Piccolo Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Thomann TR-5400S Piccolo Trumpet

by Thomann
Classical Chamber Music Solo
Key Feature:
• Extremely high range capability
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for Baroque music
  • • Professional specialization instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Very loud and piercing
  • • Extremely demanding to play

Thomann TR-5400S Piccolo TrumpetBb / A Piccolo Trumpet4-Perinet valvesLong versionCornet shankBore: Ø 11.38 mmBell: Ø...

⭐ 4.4/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 358541
$1,098
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Thomann TR-901S Piccolo Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Thomann TR-901S Piccolo Trumpet

by Thomann
Baroque Specialized Classical
Key Feature:
• Extremely high range capability
✓ PROS
  • • Brilliant, penetrating sound
  • • Professional specialization instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Limited repertoire applications
  • • Very loud and piercing

Thomann TR-901S Piccolo TrumpetBb / A Piccolo Trumpet4 - Perinet valvesTrumpet shankLong versionFully silveredIncl. Bb-...

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 241600
$505
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B&S 3131/2-L Bb-/A- Piccolo - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

B&S 3131/2-L Bb-/A- Piccolo

by B&S
Solo Baroque Chamber Music
Key Feature:
• Brilliant, penetrating sound
✓ PROS
  • • Brilliant, penetrating sound
  • • Professional specialization instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Limited repertoire applications
  • • Very expensive specialty instrument

B&S 3131/2-L Bb-/A- PiccoloHigh Bb / A TrumpetBrasslacqueredBore: 11.8 mmBell: 100 mmHand hammered from sheet...

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 152287
$4,234
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Johannes Scherzer 8111-L High Bb/A-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Johannes Scherzer 8111-L High Bb/A-Trumpet

by Johannes Scherzer
Chamber Music Solo Classical
Key Feature:
• Extremely high range capability
✓ PROS
  • • Professional specialization instrument
  • • Essential for Baroque music
✗ CONS
  • • Very loud and piercing
  • • Limited repertoire applications

Johannes Scherzer 8111-L High Bb/A-TrumpetBb/A TrumpetBell Ø 100 mmBore 10.4 mm4 Valves3 Interchangeable Bb-lead pipe...

⭐ 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 158157
$5,278
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How to Choose the Best Piccolo Trumpets

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced piccolo trumpets typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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