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Mouthpiece for cornet.

Technical description: Brass; flat rim contour; maximum bite curvature 2.5; conical cup shape.

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  • Decorative elements:simple turned undulation between cup and stem.
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  • Repository:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
  • Measurements:Overall size: length 70.6; external diameter 26.1. Sounding length: cup depth 17. Bore: cup diameter 16.25; minimum diameter 4.6.Depth of taper: stem depth 37.Diameter of taper: maximum 11.0; minimum 9.55.