Eterna Trumpet vs Eterna Cornet

DNMH · Veteran Member Joined: 05 Feb 2009 Posts: 130

I have a Getzen Severinsen Eterna Trumpet and am thinking of getting an Eterna Cornet. Please give your comparison of the trumpet and cornet. Thanks

James Becker · Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 4:11 am Post subject:

That's a pretty hard question to answer, it's like comparing apples to oranges. What I can tell you is if you like the valves on your Eterna trumpet you're going to be very happy with the valves on a Getzen cornet.

Getzen Eterna cornets have been a staple instrument in Salvation Army Bands and European Brass Bands for good reason, they play very well and have a great sound.

For budget minded trumpet players looking for an affordable shepherd's crook cornet that delivers quality and value we offer the Getzen 782 Eterna II cornet at a VERY REASONBLE price. We've sold the Eterna II cornets to players for use in brass bands and traditional Dixieland bands alike and they're very happy with them. Here's a link to Getzen's Eterna II cornet product page http://www.getzen.com/cornet/700/782.shtml

Give a call at 978-823-0580 during our regular store house M-F 10:00 am till 5:00 pm or Saturdays 10:00 till 2:00 Pm EST and we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have about Getzen cornets or trumpets we have available. We look forward to hearing from you!
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gbshelbymi · Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 5:21 am Post subject:

You might also look at the Getzen 3850 custom. I love mine.
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dstdenis · Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 5:37 am Post subject:

Cornet is a lot of fun to play. To me, it somehow seems easier to play than trumpet, especially if the music doesn't go way above the staff (trumpet works better for that, I think, although you can hear recordings of great cornet players playing well in the upper range.)

I've heard great things about the Eterna cornet. I saw Phil Smith perform a duet last Sunday playing on his Eterna cornet. He sounded great!

If you get a cornet, you should expect to spend some time finding a mouthpiece that works well for you, the cornet, and the way you want to sound. It might be the same rim diameter as your trumpet mpc, but you might prefer a deeper cup to get the sound you're after.
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tazy · New Member Joined: 25 Oct 2014 Posts: 1

It might be the same rim diameter as your trumpet mpc, but you might prefer a deeper cup to get the sound you're after?????
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stanton · Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 11:23 am Post subject:

I have both a Getzen Eterna (Severinsen) trumpet AND an Eterna Cornet.

The cornet is an excellent instrument, well made, sounds great. Mine is a ML bore, but were I to buy one again I would buy a large bore instead.

I also had a student Yamaha cornet for awhile. For a student instrument it was excellent, but IMO not as nice as my Getzen.

If you need a cornet and are interested in a Getzen Eterna, you won't be disappointed.

Good luck.
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Crazy Finn · Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 11:57 am Post subject:

stanton · Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 1:44 pm Post subject:

Finn...

They have a similar feel in terms of valve action but trying to compare a cornet to a trumpet other than manufacture quality and function is like trying to compare a french horn to an alto horn.

As a cornet, the Getzen is a highly regarded instrument. Because of the decline of popularity of cornets the field has become pretty narrow. A better question might be would I prefer a Getzen cornet over a Courtois? I've not play a Courtois, so I can't answer that.

Getzen, though not the most popular trumpet /cornet in the marketplace makes quality instruments. Both the cornet and trumpet are of the same quality. The rest is up to the player.
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