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DNMH Veteran Member
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Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 11:06 pm Post subject: Eterna Trumpet vs Eterna Cornet |
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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 |
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James Becker Heavyweight Member
Joined: 02 Sep 2005 Posts: 2827 Location: Littleton, MA
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Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 4:11 am Post subject: |
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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! _________________ James Becker
Brass Repair Specialist Since 1977
Osmun Music Inc.
77 Powdermill Road Rt.62
Acton, MA 01720
www.osmun.com
Our workshop is as close as your nearest UPS store https://www.ups.com/dropoff?loc=en_US |
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roynj Heavyweight Member
Joined: 19 Oct 2002 Posts: 2065
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Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 5:18 am Post subject: Re: Eterna Trumpet vs Eterna Cornet |
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DNMH wrote: | 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 |
Get the Eterna cornet for sure. I suggest the LB version only because that is the model that we use most frequently in brass band situations. Provides a bit more projection over the ML horn. And I would point out that the Eterna cornets are a great value as compared with a Besson Sovereign, for example. |
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gbshelbymi Heavyweight Member
Joined: 03 Jan 2013 Posts: 1032 Location: Travelers Rest, SC
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Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 5:21 am Post subject: |
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You might also look at the Getzen 3850 custom. I love mine. _________________ Greg
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Getzen 3850 Custom - Kanstul 1525 Flugelhorn - Getzen Severinsen Eterna LB - 70s Bach 180ML37 - 70s Bach CL 229 25C - CarolBrass Pocket - 40 Conn 80A etc. |
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dstdenis Heavyweight Member
Joined: 25 May 2013 Posts: 2123 Location: Atlanta GA
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Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 5:37 am Post subject: |
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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. _________________ Bb Yamaha Xeno 8335IIS
Cornet Getzen Custom 3850S
Flugelhorn Courtois 155R
Piccolo Stomvi |
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tazy New Member
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stanton Heavyweight Member
Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 726 Location: Skokie, Illinois
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Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 11:23 am Post subject: |
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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. _________________ Schilke B1, Bach 37, 1969 Getzen Severinsen Eterna
Bach C 229 w Charlie Melk custom work
Getzen Eterna Cornet, Crappy old Yamaha 3valve Eb
Stanton Kramer "Signature" Mouthpiece |
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Crazy Finn Heavyweight Member
Joined: 27 Dec 2001 Posts: 8335 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota
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Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 11:57 am Post subject: |
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stanton wrote: | I have both a Getzen Eterna (Severinsen) trumpet AND an Eterna Cornet. |
I'm not the OP, but any thoughts on the Severinsen and the Eterna cornet compared to each other? _________________ LA Benge 3X Bb Trumpet
Selmer Radial Bb Trumpet
Yamaha 6335S Bb Trumpet
Besson 709 Bb Trumpet
Bach 184L Bb Cornet
Yamaha 731 Bb Flugelhorn |
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stanton Heavyweight Member
Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 726 Location: Skokie, Illinois
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Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 1:44 pm Post subject: |
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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. _________________ Schilke B1, Bach 37, 1969 Getzen Severinsen Eterna
Bach C 229 w Charlie Melk custom work
Getzen Eterna Cornet, Crappy old Yamaha 3valve Eb
Stanton Kramer "Signature" Mouthpiece |
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