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Vintage King H. N. White Super 20 Model Cornet The Best Jazz Cornet

Estimated price for orientation: 1 100 $

Category: Cornets
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Description
Brand: King MPN: Does Not Apply
Finish: Clear Lacquer Skill Level: Professional
Items Included: Case, Mouthpiece Model: 1066 Super 20
Bell Material: Brass Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
UPC: Does not apply


Vintage King H. N. White Super 20 Model Cornet The Best Jazz Cornet Serial Number:  354032  Crafted in 1956. Model Number:  1066 Brass Bell and Nickel Trim Bb   Bore: .458 Medium   Finish: Clear Lacquer   Diameter of the Bell: 4.625 Inches   Weight: 2 Ibs. 3.5 ozs.   Case: Yes, HN White made case   Mouthpiece: King M-21   Cornet Background:   The King Master Model Cornet has repeatedly won the endorsement of the world's foremost cornetists.  Of particular interest to the cornet virtuoso is the rich and varied tone which ranges from a velvety softness to bell-like brilliance.  The free action valves of the King cornet create an ease of execution never believed possible.  For the ultimate in musical satisfaction...White Way Catalog #20, 1958.     Cornet Condition: For sale by The H. N. White Company LLC, this magnificent Super 20 Cornet with its nickel trim is among the sexiest cornets ever made.   The engraving is crisp and clear, the way it would have looked when it left the factory. All slides and valves operate smoothly.  No deep scratches, or dents of any kind.  All parts are stamped with the appropriately matching serial numbers. The valves are fast and responsive with no apparent loss of air pressure. ·         This cornet has been re-lacquered (99% perfect). ·         The engraving is crisp and easy to see. ·         There is one small finish blemish on the leadpipe next to number three valve. ·         The cornet is in great shape and has almost no scratches.  ·         There are no dents! ·         All slides operate smoothly.  ·         The valves are super fast (like new) with no apparent loss of air pressure.  ·         All slides are stamped with the appropriately matched serial numbers. ·         The cornet comes with its original case. This cornet comes with its original Super 20 case.  The leather strips on the out side of the case are showing their age but the inside is in mint condition.  The ruby red interior is plush with very little signs fading.  It is one of the nicest cases that we have seen from the mid fifties. Often overlooked The H. N. White King Super 20 Cornet is one of the best playing cornets from the house of Kings.  The King Super 20 Cornet gives you a bright full tone you will not find from today’s cornets.  If you are looking for a Cornet consider this King Super 20 Cornet it can play like no other.