Shires K16
Bb medium-large-bore cornet · current
A vibrant, centered sound with a focused tonal core and excellent projection.
| Type | cornet |
|---|---|
| Key | Bb |
| Bore class | medium-large |
| Bore size | .459″ |
| Valve type | Piston |
| Valves | 3 |
| Valve material | monel |
| Bell diameter | 4.75″ |
| Bell material | yellow brass |
| Bell construction | two-piece handspun |
| Leadpipe | standard |
| Finish | lacquer or silver plate |
| Era | current |
Features: K Series. Handspun yellow brass bell with round brass bead. Yellow brass leadpipe with nickel-silver receiver. Hand-lapped monel pistons. S.E. Shires publishes no prices; instruments are ordered through its dealer network and, in the Custom Series, configured from interchangeable bells and leadpipes.
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