SOLD-Hammig 650/2 Piccolo w/ Modified Thin Wave Headjoint - Excellent

This beautiful professional handmade grenadilla wood Hammig piccolo is in excellent condition, including the pads. 

Specs:
-handmade
-grenadilla wood head and body
-modified thin wave headjoint*
-split-e
-pointed key arms
-nickel silver mechanism heavily coated with pure silver
-Straubinger pads
-A442

Comes with a slimline case, outer carrying case and cleaning rod, all in excellent condition.

About the Headjoint (taken from the Hammig Site)
*Thin-wall version of the modified wave style featuring a hand-carved raised embouchure plate. This innovative design combines the stability and clarity of the modified wave style with the flexibility of thin-wall tubing.

Playability:
This instrument sings with a beautiful even tone from low to high, and is a joy to play.   All notes play easily with a light touch to the keys.  It is very well adjusted.  Over the years, I've been told by several professional players and repair techs., that one sure sign that a piccolo is well-made, is if the high A plays with ease, and if the high E play softly without a struggle.  This particular piccolo is outstanding in comparison with many other professional makes and models, as it plays not only the high A with ease, but also the notes above high A.  Also, the high E speaks immediately and easily when played softly.

Price Comparison:
The Hammig 650/2 sells new for $4595.  Asking $3495 plus reasonable shipping fee to the US or Canada.