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Vintage H. N. White King Super 20 Model Cornet Top Player!

Estimated price for orientation: 1 025 $

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


Vintage H. N. White King Super 20 Model Cornet  Top Player! Model Number:  1066 Brass Bell and Nickel Trim.   Key:  Bb and A. Serial Number:  374972– Crafted in 1960. Bore: .458 Medium.   Finish: Clear Baked on Lacquer   Diameter of the Bell: 4.625 Inches.   Weight: 2 Ibs. 3.5 ozs.   Case: Yes, HN White made case.   Mouthpiece: Vincent Bach Corp #3.   Cornet Background:   The King Master Model (Super 20) 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 News Catalog #20, 1958.     Cornet Condition and Information: 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.   This cornet has been restored to its former glory.  The lacquer is new oven baked on just like it would have received at the factory.  The engraving is crisp and clear.  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 (99.9% perfect). ·         The engraving is crisp and easy to see. ·         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.  ·         Valve alignment is perfect. ·         Cork and felt are new. ·         The valve springs are new. ·         All slides are stamped with the appropriately matched serial numbers. ·         All slides move smoothly and “pop” when removed. ·         The cornet comes with its original case. This cornet comes with its original HN White made case.  The exterior is in good shape but not perfect.  The interior of the case is in good shape.  One of the exterior latches spring does not work. If you are looking for a Cornet put this King Super 20 on your short list, it has a smooth mellow tone that is just a little brighter than the Sterling Bell models.  This cornet plays great and is ready for another fifty-four years of service.