[Dixielandjazz] cornets?

[David Livingston]

Dave, I just picked up a Benge 8Z Shepherd's crook
cornet and I love the dark, mellow sound this horn
produces. The valve action is smooth and fast. Easily
the best cornet I've ever played.

David Livingston
Dixieland Gumbo Radio
http://www.dixielandgumbo.com/

--- Dave Gravatt <dave at creolejazz.com> wrote:
> Greetings,
> 
> Our band has recently gone through a personnel
> change -  we have a new
> cornet player. However, our new cornet player plays
> trumpet. Fortunately,
> he's willing to give a cornet a try but is looking
> for advice on which
> cornet to shop for. If anyone has any ideas, advice,
> suggestions, etc. on
> how to shop for a good cornet, please reply. I'm
> interested in recommended
> brands, models, etc. as well as criteria (if any). I
> don't mean to stir up
> the ole "cornet vs trumpet" debate. Just looking for
> some help getting our
> new guy feeling comfortable with our heavily "New
> Orleans" style influenced
> group. Thanks in advance.
> 
> Dave
> ====================
> The Creole Dixieland Jazz Band
> "It's a treat to beat your feet"
> 417-581-5626
> Springfield, Missouri
> http://www.CreoleJazz.com and
> http://www.Syncopation-Enterprises.com
> 
> 
> 
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