Which cornet would you recommend?

falc2th · 10-22-2009, 03:47 PM

Hi ladies and gentlemen.

I am a new player and have been taking lessons from a great teacher for several months now and realy love it. I'm considering purchasing a cornet . What I have in mind would be a short model with a shepards crook that is of fairly high quality and easy to play.

Any recommendations ?

Thanks.

B15M · 10-22-2009, 05:49 PM

I have a Bach. It works pretty well.

Dale Proctor · 10-22-2009, 05:50 PM

The Bach 184, Kanstul 1530, and Getzen 3850 instantly come to mind.

Palomorado · 10-22-2009, 06:52 PM

Another vote for the Getzen 3850...I love mine!!!

ComeBackKid · 10-22-2009, 07:41 PM

Are you looking for new or vintage? Are you looking for a model specifically identified as "professional" or any good player? If you are looking for a vintage, good player, I would recommend the Holton C605 Shepard's crook model. Mine is a great cornet with a classic retro look and fantastic sound. It can play just about anything with the proper mouthpiece.

possuman · 10-22-2009, 08:31 PM

Bach cornets sound like trumpets. Get a Getzen if you really want a new cornet. Otherwise, look for something vintage.

This is coming from an experienced (15 years) brass band cornetist.

Ursa · 10-23-2009, 04:48 AM

I suggest also trying out a Getzen Capri. It's a truly fine cornet that's very easy to play and an excellent value.

My main cornet is the Blessing XL-CR short-model cornet, but it's not for everyone. It has a delightful sweet tone and a very open blow for a cornet. It's got a nice heftiness to it, is very well balanced and a delight to handle. Unlike the Getzen, Holton, and Olds cornets I've sampled over the years, the slotting on the Blessing is a bit squirrely, but, perhaps as a result, it's very nimble across the partials. Working with the Clarke Studies and Arban's is great fun with the Blessing.

B15M · 10-23-2009, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by possuman

Bach cornets sound like trumpets. Get a Getzen if you really want a new cornet. Otherwise, look for something vintage.

This is coming from an experienced (15 years) brass band cornetist.

You must really believe this, you did it twice.

I don't think it's true though. Mine sounds like a cornet.

Sterling · 10-23-2009, 09:18 AM

My Bach 184L Short model cornet sounds quite cornet-like with the correct mouthpieces, a Bach 3 or a Monette Flumpet style. A Bach 3C does make it sound like a trumpet, though.

dpritchett · 10-23-2009, 03:29 PM

Check out the Courtios....I played one for years, awesome instrument.

10-22-2009, 03:47 PM	#1
falc2th New Friend Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6	Which cornet would you recommend? Hi ladies and gentlemen. I am a new player and have been taking lessons from a great teacher for several months now and realy love it. I'm considering purchasing a cornet . What I have in mind would be a short model with a shepards crook that is of fairly high quality and easy to play. Any recommendations ? Thanks.

10-22-2009, 05:49 PM	#2
B15M Forte User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Monroe Ct. Posts: 1,733	Re: Which connet would you recommend? I have a Bach. It works pretty well. __________________ "Taking plain notes on the page and bringing them to life is an art" - Tony Kadleck http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=238487314 http://webpages.charter.net/joespitzer/ http://www.trumpetwedding.com/

10-22-2009, 05:50 PM	#3
Dale Proctor Forte User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Heart of Dixie Posts: 1,125	Re: Which connet would you recommend? The Bach 184, Kanstul 1530, and Getzen 3850 instantly come to mind. __________________ Olde Towne Brass www.otbrass.com Brass Band of Huntsville www.brassbandofhuntsville.org "Hit it hard and wish it well." - Claude Gordon

10-22-2009, 06:52 PM	#4
Palomorado New Friend Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 8	Re: Which connet would you recommend? Another vote for the Getzen 3850...I love mine!!!

10-22-2009, 07:41 PM	#5
ComeBackKid Forte User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Posts: 1,005	Re: Which cornet would you recommend? Are you looking for new or vintage? Are you looking for a model specifically identified as "professional" or any good player? If you are looking for a vintage, good player, I would recommend the Holton C605 Shepard's crook model. Mine is a great cornet with a classic retro look and fantastic sound. It can play just about anything with the proper mouthpiece. __________________ Come-Back Kid - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Selmer Invicta London (T) Olds SuperStar (T) Olds Super (2T) Olds Special (2T+C) Olds Ambassador (9T+7C) Andreas Eastman (2T) Conn Director (T+C) King Cleveland Superior (T+C) Holton (T602+C605 Shep Crk) Holton Collegiate (T+C) Blessing (T+C) Yamaha (T+C) Getzen 300 Amati ATR213 (+Revelle, Bundy, Alcazar, & ?)

10-22-2009, 08:31 PM	#6
possuman New Friend Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6	Re: Which cornet would you recommend? Bach cornets sound like trumpets. Get a Getzen if you really want a new cornet. Otherwise, look for something vintage. This is coming from an experienced (15 years) brass band cornetist.

10-23-2009, 04:48 AM	#7
Ursa Pianissimo User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 184	Re: Which cornet would you recommend? I suggest also trying out a Getzen Capri. It's a truly fine cornet that's very easy to play and an excellent value. My main cornet is the Blessing XL-CR short-model cornet, but it's not for everyone. It has a delightful sweet tone and a very open blow for a cornet. It's got a nice heftiness to it, is very well balanced and a delight to handle. Unlike the Getzen, Holton, and Olds cornets I've sampled over the years, the slotting on the Blessing is a bit squirrely, but, perhaps as a result, it's very nimble across the partials. Working with the Clarke Studies and Arban's is great fun with the Blessing. __________________ Ursa's collection of fine brasswinds... Besson BE709 Trumpet Conn 20B Trumpet - small bore E. K. Blessing XL-CR Short Cornet Frank Holton Super Collegiate Trumpet, Copper/Nickel bell Frank Holton Super Collegiate Cornet, Rose Brass/Nickel bell Frank Holton Collegiate Cornet Yamaha YEP-321S Euphonium Frank Holton 6/4 EEb Tuba

10-23-2009, 09:18 AM	#9
Sterling Piano User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marcellus, NY Posts: 260	Re: Which cornet would you recommend? My Bach 184L Short model cornet sounds quite cornet-like with the correct mouthpieces, a Bach 3 or a Monette Flumpet style. A Bach 3C does make it sound like a trumpet, though.

10-23-2009, 03:29 PM	#10
dpritchett New Friend Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CANADA Posts: 18	Re: Which cornet would you recommend? Check out the Courtios....I played one for years, awesome instrument. __________________ Brass Band Nut

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