Best Piccolo Trumpets for Professional 2026
Perfect piccolo trumpets for professional - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
PRICE RANGES:
Under $5,000
GENRES & STYLES:
For Baroque
For Classical
For Solo
For Chamber Music
For Orchestral
For Specialized
BRANDS:
Schilke
#1
⭐
4.9/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Schagerl Berlin Piccolo Trumpet S
by
Schagerl
Classical
Solo
Baroque
Key Feature:
• Extremely high range capability
✓ PROS
- • Unique voice in trumpet family
- • Essential for Baroque music
✗ CONS
- • Requires advanced trumpet skills
- • Limited repertoire applications
Schagerl Berlin Piccolo Trumpet SBb/A Piccolo Trumpet4 Rotary valves plus trigger100 mm gold brass bell0.40 mm wall...
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4.9/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 482634
$5,675
#2
⭐
4.6/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
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
#3
⭐
4.5/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
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
#4
⭐
4.6/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
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
#5
⭐
4.8/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Kühnl & Hoyer Malte Burba Piccolo Trumpet
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
#6
⭐
4.6/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Cerveny TR6018TS Bb/A Piccolo Trumpet
by
Cerveny
Baroque
Orchestral
Specialized
Key Feature:
• Extremely high range capability
✓ PROS
- • Unique voice in trumpet family
- • Professional specialization instrument
✗ CONS
- • Limited repertoire applications
- • Requires advanced trumpet skills
Cerveny TR6018TS Bb/A Piccolo TrumpetBb/A Piccolo TrumpetBrass4 Perinet valvesBore: 10.6 mmBell diameter: 100 mmNickel...
⭐
4.6/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 562666
$2,638
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Johannes Scherzer 8111-S High Bb/A-Trumpet
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
#8
⭐
4.6/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Thomann TR-901S Piccolo Trumpet Set
by
Thomann
Chamber Music
Baroque
Solo
Key Feature:
• Essential for Baroque music
✓ PROS
- • Unique voice in trumpet family
- • Extremely high range capability
✗ CONS
- • Very expensive specialty instrument
- • Extremely demanding to play
Thomann TR-901S Piccolo Trumpet Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Thomann TR-901S Piccolo Trumpet*Bb / A Piccolo Trumpet*4...
⭐
4.6/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 522756
$538
#9
⭐
4.9/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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
#10
⭐
4.9/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Yamaha YTR-6810 S Trumpet
by
Yamaha
Specialized
Classical
Chamber Music
Key Feature:
• Extremely high range capability
✓ PROS
- • Essential for Baroque music
- • Unique voice in trumpet family
✗ CONS
- • Extremely demanding to play
- • Very expensive specialty instrument
Yamaha YTR-6810 SHigh-Bb / A Trumpet4-ValveSmall bore2 Mouth pipes for Bb or AMonel valvesBrassSilver-platedIncl....
⭐
4.9/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 147673
$3,188
#11
⭐
4.8/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
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...
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4.8/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 147672
$3,078
#12
⭐
4.7/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
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
#13
⭐
4.4/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
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
#14
⭐
4.6/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
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
#15
⭐
4.5/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Johannes Scherzer 8111-L High Bb/A-Trumpet
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
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.
