I bought this piccolo over 3 months ago, and I absolutely LOVE it! It is easy to play, and most importantly, it has a clear, crisp sound. The notes, including the high notes, are easy to reach. I have given this piccolo a lot of use since I bought it, and it has held up well. This piccolo not only looks great, it is also very responsive. I was concerned that it might not be made well, since it's not that expensive. However, it seems sturdy and has held up under hours of play. It's comfortable and produces good sound.

It plays well enough, but looks awful because the paint is flaking off. It was $160 - not a 'cheapie'. I don't think it should have this problem.

• How accurate was the sizing? As expected
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. The black paint is all flaking off.

Bought this last year for my daughter. It looked beautiful at first. She liked it because it was different from everyone elses. But after she used it for awhile the black covering or paint has started to come off where she holds it all the time. It plays fine and she still likes it. The price was alot better than the music stores.