Di Zhao Flutes - DZP-102 Composite Plastic-Grenadilla Piccolo - Black/Silver

The Di Zhao DZP-102 is the one of the finest composite piccolos available at its price point. Designed with beginning and advancing students in mind, the DZP-102 combines Di Zhao's signature craftsmanship with thoughtful engineering that makes the notoriously challenging piccolo more accessible than ever. The fully composite body and headjoint deliver rich, focused tone with outstanding projection, while remaining immune to the warping, cracking, and tuning instability that plagues wooden piccolos in changing environments. At the heart of the DZP-102 is the raised profile headjoint. Unlike standard piccolo headjoints, the raised and shaped embouchure plate is designed to guide the player's airstream naturally, helping students achieve that bright, clear piccolo sound faster and with less fatigue. The included split E mechanism ensures cleaner articulation and a more stable high E - a note that trips up even experienced players on instruments without this feature. Combined with silver-plated keys and precise A=442 tuning, the DZP-102 plays and responds like an instrument well above its class. Whether your student is stepping onto the marching band field for the first time or preparing for their first concert band solo, the DZP-102 gives them a professional-quality foundation without the professional-level price tag. Founded in 2006 by master craftsman Di Zhao - trained at the legendary Verne Q. Powell and Wm. S. Haynes workshops in Boston - Di Zhao Flutes combines the traditions of America's finest flute makers with modern manufacturing precision. Every instrument is personally tested and adjusted before leaving the workshop.

• CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE FROM FIELD TO CONCERT HALL: The DZP-102 is crafted with a fully composite body and headjoint, delivering exceptional durability and consistent performance across all temperatures and humidity levels - perfect for outdoor marching band or indoor concert settings alike. Crafted from a plastic–grenadilla composite, the headjoint and body provide the rich, warm character of grenadilla wood with the added strength and weatherproof reliability of modern materials.
• SIGNATURE RAISED PROFILE HEADJOINT: Di Zhao's specially raised and shaped profile headjoint is engineered to make tone production effortless. Even beginning piccoloists can achieve the clear, free-flowing sound that Di Zhao flutes are world-renowned for, reducing the steep learning curve of the piccolo.
• SPLIT E MECHANISM INCLUDED: The DZP-102 comes standard with a split E mechanism, helping players produce a clean, stable high E with ease - a feature typically found on higher-priced instruments and a major advantage for students working on upper-register technique.
• PROFESSIONAL-GRADE KEY ACTION: Silver-plated keys provide comfortable, responsive key action that makes technique feel natural - even for developing players.
• PROUDLY CRAFTED BY DI ZHAO FLUTES: Inspiring the next generation of musicians since 2006 through exceptional, student focused instrument design.