Amati "Vantage" European Intermediate Bb Cornet (ex-demo, excellent condition)

Amati “Vantage” European-Made Intermediate Bb Cornet – Silver-Plated, with 1st and 3rd Triggers (ex-demonstrator instrument, excellent condition) Our showroom team is always happy to provide pre-sales advice, and to organise home trials of our instruments: Showroom line:           01494 671717 Mobile / text:                07966486304 Please note: we have multiple Vantage cornets available for sale under this listing. The photos attached to the listing depict just one of these cornets, and the instrument you receive may be slightly different from what is shown above. All of the instruments available are in excellent condition.

This particular instrument is supplied in a new Tom and Will gig bag, as seen in the photos. The gig bag may be any of the three available colours for this product (blue, grey, and burgundy).

We have a separate listing for the same instrument in an Amati hard case, of which we have only a few.

Our Comments: These Amati cornets are high-quality, European-made instruments, originally intended to retail for upwards of £1200. They have now been discontinued, and we can therefore offer them at a greatly reduced price. In our opinion, they easily out-compete all of the similarly-priced intermediate options on the market, which are all made in China to a much lower standard. Like its close cousin, the Heritage, Amati’s Vantage model is designed for players upgrading from their first instrument. Compared to a student instrument, both the Heritage and Vantage offer superior build quality and a greatly improved tone, but both are still much easier-blowing than a true “professional” instrument. The Vantage and the Heritage use two different leadpipe designs, which alter the character of the instrument: the Vantage produces a bigger sound, but it is also a little more challenging to play. Therefore, we would recommend this Vantage to a slightly more advanced player, who wants to get as close as possible to the sound of a full “professional” cornet. Product Description Please note that no mouthpiece is included in the listing; however, we usually stock a wide selection of suitable mouthpieces should you wish to purchase one. Product Specification (copied from the Amati website):

Bore:                     11.79 mm (0.464") Bell:                       125 mm (4.90"), Rose Brass Lead Pipe:            Rose Brass Slide bows:          Yellow Brass Inner Slides:         Nickel Silver Outer Slides:        Nickel Silver Valves:                 3 Stainless Steel Piston Valves (Top Sprung) Triggers:               Two, 1st and 3rd tuning slides Waterkeys:           Two, traditional style Finish:                   Silver Plated Condition Description This cornet has been fully tested and serviced as necessary by our technicians to ensure complete function and the best possible sound. The mechanical condition is excellent: The valves have been carefully prepared. This involves removing any burrs or grit from inside the casings, polishing them smooth if necessary, cleaning them out, and lubricating the mechanism. The valve action is excellent – quick, quiet, and reliable. The tuning slides have been properly fitted and greased, so they move smoothly and offer good resistance. The trigger action is also smooth and consistent. The cosmetic condition is excellent: These cornets may have been played briefly by potential customers, for testing purposes. Consequently, there may be some very minor cosmetic wear, but the overall cosmetic condition will be excellent. None of these cornets have any dents or dings whatsoever. Returns/Warranty If on initial inspection you are disappointed with the item in any way, you may return it and receive a full refund. We will offer the instrument with a mechanical warranty for 24 months, but only a limited cosmetic warranty. The cosmetic warranty is limited to significant issues. Rosehill Company Details Rosehill Instruments was founded by Trevor Austin in 1967, and it is still managed by his son Paul to this day. We have since grown to become the UK’s biggest stockist of brass band instruments, and a trusted name in the industry. We pride ourselves on the quality and scope of our customer support: our highly-skilled in-house technicians will prepare your instrument before you buy, and they’ll help you keep it in perfect shape for years to come. If you have any further questions about this item, or if you would like to test it out in our showroom, you can find us here: Rosehill Instruments Ltd   01494 671717 (main showroom line) 07966486304 (mobile)