Cornets are the leading melodic voice in the British style Brass Band; trumpets are never used. The ensemble consists of about thirty musicians, including nine in Bb and one Soprano in Eb. In the UK, companies such as Besson and Boosey & Hawkes specialized in instrument for brass bands, although many other companies now manufacture instruments to a high specification from around the world. We typically keep a range of cornets, suitable for all levels of player, by Besson, CarolBrass and Yamaha in stock.
The first notable virtuoso player was Jean-Baptiste Arban, who studied the cornet extensively and published La grande méthode complète de cornet à piston et de saxhorn, commonly referred to as the Arban Method, in 1864. Up until the early 20th century, the trumpet and cornet coexisted in musical ensembles. Symphonic repertoire often involves separate parts for trumpet and cornet. As several instrument builders made improvements to both instruments, they started to look and sound more alike. The modern day cornet is used in brass bands, concert bands, and in specific orchestral repertoire that requires a more mellow sound.
Instruments listed as being in stock are available to try if you are able to visit us or to buy online.
Instruments listed as “to order” can be purchased online but we recommend contacting us for an estimated delivery date before ordering.
Our current stock of second hand brass can be seen here.
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Second Hand Cornets, Vintage Brass Instruments
Vintage Higham Cornet
Vintage Cornet for restoration, not currently in playing condition. Made c.1920. Valves are tight so it will play when restored.
1 in stock
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Bb Cornets, Second Hand Cornets, Vintage Brass Instruments
Second Hand Conn Director Cornet
This used cornet has had a hard life, but still plays very well
1 in stock
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Bb Cornets, Second Hand Cornets
Boosey Solbron Light Valve Cornet
This Boosey Cornet has spent most of its life in a garden shed and it shows, I guess you could call it a custom finish
1 in stock
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Bb Cornets
Festivo 1CR Bb Cornet
New to the market, the Festivo 1CR cornet is the perfect instrument for beginners and features a 0.459″ bore, 1st slide thumb hook, rose brass lead pipe, stainless steel pistons,…
6 in stock
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Bb Cornets
Festivo 1CRL Bb Cornet
The Festivo 1CRL cornet is the perfect instrument for players wanting a budget large bore cornet. It features a 0.465″ bore, 1st slide thumb hook, stainless steel pistons, clear lacquer,…
2 in stock
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Bb Cornets, Second Hand Cornets, Vintage Brass Instruments
Vintage Bb/C Cornet
Vintage Cornet with no maker’s name, marked “US”. Unusual tuning slide/shank for C. Good condition with tight valves. Nickel plated.
1 in stock
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Bb Cornets, CarolBrass Cornets
CarolBrass CCR-2000-YSS Cornet
ML .460″ bore – Yellow brass bell – 3rd valve slide adjustable finger ring with stopper screw – Lacquer finish
1 in stock .
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Bb Cornets, Second Hand Cornets, Vintage Brass Instruments
Vintage Army and Navy Pocket Cornet
This Vintage Pocket Cornet is an interestuing and rare collectable. It does play, but unforunatelly not fantastically well. Pocket trumpets are fairly commonly seen, but less so the pocket cornet.
1 in stock
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Bb Cornets, CarolBrass Cornets
CarolBrass CCR-3880-GLS-L Cornet
Equally at home in brass band, wind band or orchestral settings and is very responsive to different styles of mouthpiece. Lacquer finish. Gold brass bell with large throat. Yellow brass leadpipe. .460″…
1 in stock .
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Second Hand Cornets, Vintage Brass Instruments
Rampone & Cazzani Rotary Valve Cornet In D
Vintage rotary valve cornet in D – Silver plated – Instrument only
1 in stock
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Bb Cornets, Yamaha Cornets
Yamaha YCR-2330S Cornet
The Yamaha YCR-2330S Cornet (now YCR-2330SIII) is an excellent introductory model which features a “Shepherd’s Crook” bell style, a rounded leadpipe
1 in stock
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Bb Cornets, CarolBrass Cornets
CarolBrass CCR-3880-GSS-L Cornet
Gold brass bell
Yellow brass leadpipe
ML .460″ bore
LacquerOut of stock, Available to order
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