Emil Rittershausen, Berlin. Extraordinary developer of a superb musical instrument, which has spanned the decades, and continues to be an amazing example of German engineering!
Emil Rittershausen was a masterinstrumentmaker, trained by Theobald Boehm, of Munich. The instruments they produced can trace their lineage back to the creation of the Boehm fingering system. Emil Rittershausen also trained the 4th generation flute maker, Kurt Gemeinhardt, of the renowned Gemeinhardt instruments. Carl Fisher, of New York (1849 - 1923) started as a dealer in NY, in 1872, after immigrating from Germany. He supplied sheet music, developed musical instruments, and imported quality instruments from all over the world.
This amazing piccolo is presented to you inexcellentplaying condition. It has almost new pads, and corks, and has been professionally reconditioned. As a very, very early representation of the Rittershausen masterpiece, this beautiful piccolo has no chips, scratches, dents or cracks on the body. The end cap does have some fine cracks, but none affect it\'s purpose or playing. It is in wonderful,pristinecondition, and presents a true, warm and mellow tone, with the Standard A=440. Our photos identify for you that this original instrument displays theprominent\"Rittershausen/Berlin/Carl Fisher/New-York/2913\" representation on the body of the instrument. The head joint is tightly connected, and is labeled with the \"C. Fisher/NY\" stencil.
This is a wonderful instrument, worthy to be played in a orchestra/band, or put in a place of honor by a collector. Whatever your desire, you will not be disappointed!
We included a hard case, with a tuning rod.Shipping and insurance are included with the purchase of this instrument.

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