Early instruments have a lion's head near the serial numbers and marked The King. Before 1918 the engraving read simply as 'H. In 1918 the company was incorporated and 'Co' was added to the engraving., In 1926-1928 the Sterling Silver bells first used. In 1948-1950 Silver Tone was changed to Silversonic. The cornet has a long, storied history. The cornet is descended from the post horn. The post horn is a valveless horn that signals the arrival or departure of a dignitary. They are still used to herald the arrival of the queen in the United Kingdom. The cornet differs from the post horn in that it has valves, like the trumpet.
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- Serial Number Ranges By Model. Full Serial Number Chart; King Serial Number Ranges By Model. Please note that there are a few stencils with the 'King' name on them that were not made by the HN White Company: Pre-1916 Kings are Kohlert or Evette & Schaeffer stencils. The King Tempo is a Keilwerth stencil.
- This King Master Model Cornet has been beautifully redone by a professional company. This includes a new lead pipe along with gold lacquer and a Bach 7A mouthpiece. The horn is tight and spotless. The horn comes from the era before the company was sold. The craft man ship is superb. The horn, slides, and valves are stamped with the same serial.
- The serial number dates this King Master Model Cornet to 1937. It has worn lacquer. But all moving parts are still functional and still move. The last time this cornet was played was during the half time peformance at an Eagle Rock High School(Los Angeles, CA) football game in 2007. It has been'dabbled' with since, but very seldom.
- KING MASTER MODEL CORNET - VINTAGE c.1919 - H.N. KEY OF Bb & A? THANKS FOR CHECKING OUT MY AUCTION. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION AND MY POLICIES BEFORE PLACING YOUR BID. Check out my other items!Be sure to add me to your favorites list This auction is for a vintage King (H.N. White Co.) 'Master model' cornet. The serial number is 43,xxx.
A cornet is what is known as an aerophone, which means it makes music through the vibration of air. Because the quality of the sound is also influenced by the player's lips, it's also called a labrosone. The cornet is found in the brass section of the orchestra along with instruments such as the trombone, trumpet, and tuba.
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There are several different kinds of cornets, and you can find them all on eBay. The instrument is usually shaped like a trumpet, but it's shorter and a bit wider. Also, its bore, or inside chamber, is more cone-shaped. This gives it a mellow tone. The cornet can also come in other shapes; for instance, there are circular cornets. The Bb cornet is probably the most popular version of the instrument. This means that the instrument is made in the key of B flat although the player can adjust the key as the horn is played. There is another instrument called the cornett, but it is not related to the modern cornet. The cornett is a wooden instrument that resembles a flute with finger holes and a cup-shaped mouthpiece. It was popular in the 16th and 17th centuries. Other types of modern cornets include the following:
- Shepherd's crook
- E-flat cornet
- C cornet
- Echo cornet
- Long cornet
The cornet is descended from the post horn. The post horn is a valveless horn that signals the arrival or departure of a dignitary. They are still used to herald the arrival of the queen in the United Kingdom. The cornet differs from the post horn in that it has valves, like the trumpet. It was first used in military bands in the 19th century, and later, it was used in orchestral music composed by Berlioz and Rossini. It is famously used in jazz bands. Louis Armstrong began his career by playing the cornet before he took up the trumpet. He probably chose the instrument because he was a child at the time, and the cornet is easier for a child to play and hold than a trumpet. This is especially true if the player is in a marching band.
Is the Bb cornet really made of brass?A traditional Bb cornet is usually made of brass, which is an alloy of copper and zinc that is polished to a high shine and then lacquered. The metal is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it also repels bacteria, mold, and mildew. Making a Bb cornet or any other brass instrument requires great skill and a fair amount of artistry. By the way, brass instruments get their name not from the metal but from their bright, bold, focused sound. Some are made of wood, plastic, or Bakelite.
Who are some famous cornet players?Besides Louis Armstrong, famous cornet players include the following:
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- Bunk Johnson: he taught Armstrong how to play the cornet
- Bix Beiderbecke: an influential jazz musician and cornet player
- W.C. Handy: the 'Father of the Blues'
- 'King' Oliver: he also taught and influenced Louis Armstrong
- Jean-Baptiste Arban: the 19th century French-born virtuoso of the valved cornet