Adams CN1 Cornet
Of the two cornets that Adams builds, the CN1 is a true wind- & fanfareband instrument adding warmth and softness to the trumpet section and expand the register's sound idiom. More and more composers are writing for trumpet / cornet. The instrument with short-action valves and shepherd's crook has a very direct articulation and responds easily in all registers.
The CN1 cornet has an easy and responsive articulation. The typical "big, round" sound, blends smoothly into any orchestral environment. The instrument has a large bore (12 mm), short stroke valves and a medium heavy valve cluster and buttons, offering a superb sound quality. The inhouse, one-piece handhammered yellow brass bell produces a beautiful warm sound with great projection, and the silver plated finish adds a touch of brilliance to the sound.
Specifications CN1
Key: Bb
Bell: 0.50 mm yellow brass, one-piece hand-hammered from sheet metal
Diameter: 126 mm
Bore: L 12 mm
Finish: Silver plated
Leadpipe: Nr. 1 yellow brass (0.55 mm), hand-hammered from sheet metal
Valve block: Yellow brass (medium heavy), extended
Valves: 3 x top center stainless steel
Trigger: On main tuning slide
Finger buttons: Yellow brass, flat
Case: Included (Adams / Gard)
Outfit: Valve oil, slide grease, trigger oil, cleaning cloth
Special features: All conical parts hand-hammered from sheet metal, wide build
Your choice of mouthpiece is extremely personal and very important for playing pleasure. That is why we do not supply a standard mouthpiece with our instruments.
You are not average
Some people like a warmer sound. Some not. Some people have huge lung capacity. Some have not. Some people like engravings. Some do not. Some people need more playing resistance. Some don't. These are extremely personal factors that can affect an instruments design.
The Adams instrument builders like to go beyond expectations. With an in-house development and production, this means that we can fully customize your instrument. Compiled according to your personal preferences.
Do you want to know more about the Adams Custom instruments? Contact us and discover the possibilities.
Available bell materials and gauges
Yellow brass in 0.45 - 0.50 - 0.55
Gold brass in 0.45 - 0.50 - 0.55
Red brass in 0.45 - 0.50 - 0.55
Available finishes
Silver plated
Lacquered (clear, satin, gold or copper)
Brushed lacquer
Antique
Gold plated
Raw brass
Extra options
Engraving
Extra set of finger buttons with choice of inlays
Download below the overview in PDF of the customization options for high brass instruments.
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