This Eb cornet is an actual period musical instrument. It was expensive unfortunately, but worth it. I got it from a private individual who collects period instruments. This configuration (with the bell pointing backward) is called 'over the shoulder' or 'OTS'. There are also bell forward (like a modern cornet) and circular (with the bell pointing upward). I just talked to lots of people involved in historical brass until I found someone willing to sell a horn from their collection.
Alright, thank you for the response! I'm quite interested in the idea of owning a period cornet myself. Would you happen to have any contact information or know of any resources where I could find individuals who collect or sell similar instruments? I'd greatly appreciate any guidance or assistance you could provide in my search. Thank you again for your insight!
@@sp00k48 There are a number of people to contact to start asking around. For example, there is Mark Metzler of Metzler Brass in Elkhart, IN. The website is www.metzlerbrass.com/. He repairs such instruments, so he might have suggestions for you about where to find a horn to buy.
Where did you get the cornet, and where could I get one?
This Eb cornet is an actual period musical instrument. It was expensive unfortunately, but worth it. I got it from a private individual who collects period instruments. This configuration (with the bell pointing backward) is called 'over the shoulder' or 'OTS'. There are also bell forward (like a modern cornet) and circular (with the bell pointing upward). I just talked to lots of people involved in historical brass until I found someone willing to sell a horn from their collection.
Alright, thank you for the response! I'm quite interested in the idea of owning a period cornet myself. Would you happen to have any contact information or know of any resources where I could find individuals who collect or sell similar instruments? I'd greatly appreciate any guidance or assistance you could provide in my search. Thank you again for your insight!
@@sp00k48 There are a number of people to contact to start asking around. For example, there is Mark Metzler of Metzler Brass in Elkhart, IN. The website is www.metzlerbrass.com/. He repairs such instruments, so he might have suggestions for you about where to find a horn to buy.