Blackburn Bb Tight Wrap Cornet

Blackburn Bb Tight Wrap Cornet

$5,550.00
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  • Made in the USA

The cornet has a voice unlike any other brass instrument.

Warm, expressive, and lyrical, it rewards players who value musical phrasing as much as technical precision. The Blackburn Bb Tight Wrap Cornet was designed to deliver that unmistakable cornet sound while providing the efficiency and responsiveness demanded by today's professional performers.

Unlike a traditional open wrap design, the Tight Wrap configuration creates a more compact airflow through the instrument. The result is a beautifully centered feel with just the right amount of resistance—allowing the player to lean into the sound with confidence while maintaining exceptional flexibility and control. Blackburn developed this design to provide an ideal balance of efficiency and freedom, making the instrument feel connected from the first note to the last.

Whether performing a lyrical solo, leading a brass band section, or playing in chamber or orchestral settings, the Tight Wrap Cornet offers a rich, colorful sound with remarkable clarity. Its broad dynamic range allows delicate passages to speak effortlessly while still providing the projection needed for larger ensembles.

Every Blackburn cornet is handcrafted in Lexington, Kentucky using the same meticulous attention to detail found throughout the Blackburn instrument line. From the precision-fitted valve section to the carefully formed bell, each instrument is individually assembled, tested, and adjusted to deliver outstanding response, intonation, and consistency.

For players who prefer a cornet that feels secure, efficient, and naturally centered, the Blackburn Bb Tight Wrap Cornet offers a distinctive playing experience while preserving the warm, singing voice that has made the cornet a favorite of expressive musicians for generations.

Features

  • Handcrafted in Lexington, Kentucky, USA
  • Unique Blackburn Tight Wrap design for an efficient, centered feel
  • Rich, warm cornet tone with outstanding projection and flexibility
  • Available with multiple bell tapers and bell materials to suit your preferred sound
  • Precision-built for professional solo, brass band, chamber, and orchestral performance

Specifications

Cleaning & Care

To keep your Blackburn instrument in top working order:

  • Wash with warm water and soap, both inside and out, all slides and pistons.
  • Wipe gently with paper towel
  • Do not use abrasive materials like toothpaste
  • Use an instrument cleaning snake to remove debris through out the entire horn.

Use high quality valve oil on the valves before reinserting them.
Apply a light slide oil for the first and third slides.
Apply tuning slide grease to the tuning slide.

Prop 65 Warning: Risk of reproductive harm from exposure to lead. See www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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Built by Hand. Built to Last.

Every Blackburn Trumpet is meticulously handcrafted in Lexington, Kentucky. From our in-house pistons, valve blocks, bells, and tubing to assembly and finishing techniques passed down directly from Cliff Blackburn himself, each instrument is built with uncompromising attention to detail. The result is a trumpet with a feel—and a sound—unlike anything else.