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Old 06-30-2004, 10:16 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Re: Piccolo Trumpet Prices

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Why are piccolo trumpets so much more expensive than "regular" trumpets? I've noticed that the higher pitched the trumpet, the more expensive. This doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. Smaller horns= less material. Sure, there's a fourth valve, but that doesn't cost an extra $600. Piccolo trumpets can't be that much harder to make. Is it just a matter of supply and demand? Anyone have any ideas?
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I suspect R&D costs and build costs for a picc are about the same as a regular Bb. (picc. has 4 valves, a Bb more metal). However economy of scale will result in a lower price for the larger horn as shed loads of Bb's are produced in comparison with piccs.
Also less shops stock piccs. So a store will often be prepared to offer a better price on a horn they have in stock, than one they have to order.
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Old 06-30-2004, 11:58 AM   #12 (permalink)
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That sounds reasonable, therefore:

Fewer piccolo trumpets are made at any one time.
It takes time and labor to set up to make a piccolo
Labor cost more money
Therefore, Piccolos cost more money.

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