Smith-Watkins Cornet Bb-Soloist
Bb medium-large-bore cornet · professional · current
The cornet that won UK Design Council Millennium Product status in 1999 for its interchangeable leadpipe system - several instruments in one body.
| Type | cornet |
|---|---|
| Key | Bb |
| Bore class | medium-large |
| Bore size | .460, .464 or .470″ |
| Valve type | Piston |
| Valves | 3 |
| Valve material | monel |
| Leadpipe | interchangeable; choice of 9 (G, K and T series) |
| Slide mechanism | 1st and 3rd slide triggers |
| Level | professional |
| Era | current |
| Country | England |
Features: Choice of 3 bore sizes (.460, .464, .470) and 9 interchangeable leadpipes; monel pistons; brass valve guides; phosphor bronze valve springs; brass inner and outer slides; water keys with synthetic seals; 'lightest valves available', 15% lighter again with the optional titanium piston tops; supplied with a Fully-Flight case
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