Shires 7A
Bb large-bore cornet · custom · current
Widely respected among orchestral and brass band cornet players alike.
| Type | cornet |
|---|---|
| Key | Bb |
| Bore class | large |
| Bore size | .462″ |
| Valve type | Piston |
| Valves | 3 |
| Valve material | monel |
| Bell material | yellow brass |
| Bell construction | one-piece hand-hammered |
| Leadpipe | standard |
| Finish | silver plate or lacquer |
| Level | custom |
| Era | current |
Features: Custom Series. "A" (centered) bell taper in standard-weight yellow brass, brazed seam, standard bead. C1 leadpipe. 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.
Known players
Bill Stowman, John Marchiando, Luke Spence
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