Cornet - Soloist
The Soloist cornet has been granted Millenium Product status by the U.K. Design Council after scrutiny by a panel of leading figures from business, design, science and culture.
They also contacted leading cornet players (i.e. some of our customers) for their views. This cornet, designed by Dr. Richard Smith, has a unique facility for swapping leadpipes, enabling changes in musical quality for varying playing styles and environment. This is of great advantage not only to the solo player who may regularly use different pipes, but also for the less experienced player who wishes to use the soloist instrument as a test-bed for trying out several parts before the final assembly of an Artiste Cornet.
Specification
- Bore .460", .464" or .470"
- 2 waterkeys
- Choice of 9 interchangeable leadpipes
- 1st and 3rd trigger slide operation
- Monel Piston
- Available in lacquer or silverplate
| Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Choice of 3 bore sizes |
Select a Cornet to suit your individual playing requirements. |
| Choice of 9 interchangeable leadpipes. View leadpipe technical information. | Enables you to match the leadpipe to the style of music and environment. Why choose leadpipe and bell? |
| 1st and 3rd slide triggers | Enables fine tuning adjustments |
| Lightest valves available | Quicker and more responsive action |
| Brass valve guides | Positive location of valves preferred by professional players. |
| Phosphor bronze valve springs | Corrosion resistant |
| Brass inner and outer slides | Smoothest slide action |
| Water keys with synthetic seals | For a perfect seal |
| Monel pistons | Highly resistant to corrosion for a longer life |
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