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Comparing the B-flat Cornets
| Professional | Artiste | Soloist | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bore size | .470" | .460", .464" or .470" | .460", .464" or .470" |
| Leadpipe choice | K2 | 9 | 9 interchangeable |
| Free consultation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Slide operation | 2 triggers | 2 triggers | 2 triggers |
| Waterkeys | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Piston material | Monel | Monel | Monel |
| Piston locator | Metal cross bar | Metal cross bar | Metal cross bar |
| Valve spring | Barrel - enclosed | Barrel - enclosed | Barrel - enclosed |
| Finish | Lacquer or silver | Lacquer or silver | Lacquer or silver |
Click here to read a quote by Captain Craig Burns, Royal Marines about the Smith-Watkins Fanfare Trumpets