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Soprano cornet. Nominal pitch: E♭.

Technical description: Silver-plated brass; 3-valve double principle. Windway runs mouthpipe - 1 - 3 - 2 - 1 - bell, with alternative path through valves 1 - 3 - 2 - 1, or 1 - 2 - 3 - 1 when the 1st valve is operated; when it is operated the path runs through passages in the lower parts of valves 2 and 3 which have longer valve tuning-slides than the passages in the upper parts. With tuning mouthpipe, restrained by ligature screw. With hook for R4, water key and fitting for music card-holder. Valve type: 3 Périnet valves, top-sprung, alignment by key on piston.

  • Measurements:from plane of bell to bow proximal 276; bell 116.