Smith Watkins Soloist Bb Cornet

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 to the solo player who may regularly use different pipes. Specification :- Bore .470" 2 waterkeys Choice of 9 interchangeable leadpipes 1st and 3rd trigger slide operation Monel Piston Features & Benefits :- Choice of 9 interchangeable leadpipes. = Enables you to match the leadpipe to the style of music and environment. 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