Used Artley 15-P Metal Piccolo - With Hardshell Case

Vintage Elkhart piccolo, shop adjusted and ready to play

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The Artley 15-P is a vintage metal piccolo dating to approximately 1956, manufactured in Elkhart, Indiana during Artley's original Elkhart production era. Serial number 292XX places this example among the earlier generation of Artley instruments, produced before the company's later acquisitions and changes in manufacturing locations.

Designed as a dependable student-to-intermediate instrument, the 15-P was built to serve as a practical ensemble workhorse. Its silver-plated metal construction provides durability and contributes to the bright, clear, projecting tone the model is known for. The traditional two-piece design pairs a separate headjoint with a body section carrying the keywork, and when properly adjusted and padded the 15-P offers solid response and projection for concert band, school ensemble, and general performance work.

This particular piccolo has been kept in reasonable shape over the many years of its existence. There are a few feather scratches, but no dings, pings, or dents, and our technician has adjusted it for general playing conditions. As with any vintage woodwind, pad condition, adjustment, and regulation remain important factors in response and performance.

Elkhart heritage, mid-century American construction, and a bright projecting voice make this a genuinely interesting choice for a player who wants a vintage instrument with a real place in the history of American band-instrument manufacturing.

  • Vintage metal transverse piccolo, approximately 1956
  • Made in Elkhart, Indiana during Artley's original Elkhart era
  • Serial number 292XX
  • Silver-plated construction with silver metal keys
  • Two-piece design: separate headjoint and keyed body
  • Bright, clear, projecting tone; student to intermediate level
  • Shop adjusted for general playing conditions
  • A few feather scratches, no dings, pings, or dents
  • Hard-shell case included

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Used Artley 15-P Metal Piccolo - With Hardshell Case

Artley 15-P piccolo

Hard-shell case

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Cuts Through The Ensemble

The silver-plated metal construction gives the 15-P a bright, clear, projecting voice that carries over a full band. It was built as an ensemble workhorse, and that's still where it shines.

Ready To Play Now

Our technician has adjusted this piccolo for general playing conditions, so it isn't a project instrument. With a few feather scratches but no dings, pings, or dents, it's in reasonable shape for its age.

Genuine Elkhart History

Built in Elkhart, Indiana around 1956, this piccolo comes from Artley's original production era, before the company's later acquisitions and moves. It's a playable piece of American band-instrument history.

Metal Transverse Piccolo

A traditional metal-bodied transverse piccolo in the classic student-to-intermediate format.

Silver-Plated Finish

The silver-plated metal body provides a durable playing platform and contributes to the instrument's bright tonal character.

Silver Metal Keywork

Silver metal keys throughout, consistent with mid-1950s American band instrument construction.

Two-Piece Construction

A separate headjoint with the mouth opening and a body section containing the keywork, for straightforward assembly and storage.

Mid-1950s Elkhart Build

Produced at Artley's original Elkhart, Indiana facility around 1956, placing it among the earlier Artley instruments.

Serial Number 292XX

The serial number identifies this example as an early-generation Artley from the original Elkhart production era.

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Specs & Support

• Brand: Artley

• Model: 15-P

• Serial Number: 292XX

• Instrument: Piccolo

• Instrument Type: Metal transverse piccolo

• Approximate Production Date: 1956

• Manufactured: Elkhart, Indiana

• Production Era: Mid-1950s

• Construction: Two-piece design

• Finish: Silver plated

• Keys: Silver metal keys

• Design: Separate headjoint and keyed body

• Intended Level: Student to intermediate

• Tonal Character: Bright, clear, and projecting

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