Cornet

All models in the Odyssey range of high quality brass band and orchestral instruments have been meticulously designed down to the finest details by Peter Pollard. It’s hardly surprising that, with over 50 years experience and having listened to the ‘wants’ of countless high profile musicians, this master craftsman is one of the most sought after custom brass and woodwind builders in the world. The…

The E-flat Soprano Cornet is a small soprano/sopranino cornet pitched a fourth above the  Bb cornet. All models in the Odyssey range of high quality brass band and orchestral instruments have been meticulously designed down to the finest details by Peter Pollard. It’s hardly surprising that, with over 50 years experience and having listened to the ‘wants’ of countless high profile musicians, this…

The fundamental difference between the Cornet and the Trumpet is in the shape of the bore. On a  Trumpet  the bore is Cylindrical, with a consistent diameter throughout the instrument. In contrast, a  Cornet  has a Conical bore which gradually increases in size down the length of the tubing. Cornets produce a more mellow sound due to their tightly wrapped tubing and conical bore. All models in the…

All models in the Odyssey range of high quality brass band and orchestral instruments have been meticulously designed down to the finest details by Peter Pollard. It’s hardly surprising that, with over 50 years experience and having listened to the ‘wants’ of countless high profile musicians, this master craftsman is one of the most sought after custom brass and woodwind builders in the world. Wit…

The E-flat Soprano Cornet is a small soprano/sopranino cornet pitched a fourth above the  Bb cornet. The soprano cornet is a brass musical instrument, very similar to the standard Bb cornet, it too is a transposing instrument, but pitched higher, in Eb. A single soprano cornet is usually seen in brass bands and silver bands and can often be found playing lead or descant parts in ensembles. Range:…

Whilst we do hold a range of new items, some discounts may be ex demonstration stock only. Therefore, this item may have been on display in the shop and may have been on display in the shop and may feature some small imperfections due to its time out of its box. Please contact the store if you require more information on the specific product. New Design With a redesigned valve system, the pistons…

Yamaha intermediate model cornets have been designed to incorporate many of the features and characteristics of our top pro models, yet at a intermediate model price. They offer a beautiful traditional cornet sound, and have highly accurate intonation and a comfortable playability. The YCR-4330G has a 'shepherd’s crook' style bell and features a thumbhook on the 1st valve slide. The lightweight de…