View Full Version : Cornets for Brass Band: A Top Ten List?
MUSICandCHARACTER
13.02.2004, 20:50
I have been thinking about Brass Band cornets lately. Of the current cornets made today, what would be a reasonable "top ten" list?
I know many people have their favorites. But if you had to select a 2nd or 3rd choice (on down to 10th) what would it be? I would love to get a top ten list for comparison sake.
Feel free to list your favorite and with as many others as you like that you have or would consider.
M&C
MUSICandCHARACTER
15.02.2004, 02:59
Here is one list given to me:
Lawler (large bore, red brass bell)
Smith-Watkins
Besson Prestige
Besson Sovereign (large bore, especially the older models)
Yamaha Maestro (I believe only available in the U.K.)
Getzen 800 (large bore)
Getzen 3850
Kanstul (large bore/shepherd's crook)
Courtois
Thoughts?
M&C
neiltwist
15.02.2004, 03:08
can't give you much discussion, but my favourite was the besson sovereign 926, or 928-GS, but can't remember which!
jameshowell
15.02.2004, 11:50
1. Taylor Zeus (http://www.taylortrumpets.com), large bore, satin gold finish, more options than I can list (or afford! :( )
2. Taylor Orpheus (http://www.taylortrumpets.com), ML bore, satin gold finish, more options than I can list (or afford! :( )
3. Smith Watkins
4. Schilke, more so for Eb than Bb
5. Besson Prestige, large bore, bright silver plate
6. Besson Sovereign 928, large bore, bright silver plate - but an OLDER model
7. Courtois
8. Bach Stradivarius, large bore, bright silver plate w/ gold plate kit and gem finger buttons and bell engraving :wink:
9. Courtois
10. Yamaha Maestro (http://www.yamaha.co.uk)
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