Courtois Cornet – Brass Bell, ML Bore 11.65 Mm, Year Approx. 1970s
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Courtois cornet – brass bell, ML bore 11.65 mm, year of manufacture approx. 1970s, used
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The traditional construction ensures a soft, smooth response and a sustaining tone that fits perfectly into ensembles. The 11.65mm ML bore offers a fine balance between flexibility and tonal volume - ideal for players looking for a characterful cornet sound with French elegance. This instrument develops its strengths particularly in brass music and brass bands. Instruments from this era are characterized by a craftsmanship that gives each example an individual character - a vintage instrument with soul and history. Top features Traditional French manufacturing - classic Courtois construction from the 1970s ML bore 11.65 mm / 0.458″ - balanced playing feel with good projection Brass bell - warm, round basic sound with natural resonance Bell diameter 124 mm / 4⅞″ - classic proportions for traditional cornet sound Soft response - smooth tone across all registers Vintage character - individual instrument with history and patina Technical data Brand Antoine Courtois Type Cornet Year of manufacture approx. 1970s Bore 11.65 mm / 0.458″ (ML) Bell diameter 124 mm / 4⅞″ Bell material Yellow brass Tuning B♭ Surface Clear varnish (age-related patina) Origin France condition Used / Vintage condition & Testing This vintage cornet was carefully checked in our specialist workshop and prepared for immediate use. As an instrument from the 1970s, it shows signs of wear typical of its age, which underline its character. Lacquer - original lacquer with visible patina and age-related wear, purely visual Slides - main tuning slide and valve slides checked, common Tuning slides - movable, easy to move after care Mechanics/valves - Périnet valves functional, clean running Technically - tested and ready to play immediately Scope of delivery Courtois cornet in B♭ Case with brown cover Recommendation A real piece of French brass music history - ideal for players who appreciate the classic, warm cornet sound Are you looking for a characterful vintage instrument with personality. Perfect for brass bands, traditional brass music and anyone who wants to counteract the modern uniform sound with something special. Care & Accessories MouthpieceBach 7C or Bach 3C StandK&M 15213 Trumpet stand valve oilMeinlschmidt JM013.5 cleaningREKA trumpet/cornet care set Why ElbblechSafety & Service 30-day return policy 2-year Elbblech guarantee 1-year statutory warranty Fast shipping with DHL Personally checked by a professional musician
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Sound & character
A classic French cornet from the 1970s with the typically warm, round sound for which Courtois has been valued for generations. The traditional construction ensures a soft, smooth response and a sustaining tone that fits perfectly into ensembles.
The 11.65mm ML bore offers a fine balance between flexibility and tonal volume - ideal for players looking for a characterful cornet sound with French elegance. This instrument develops its strengths particularly in brass music and brass bands.
Instruments from this era are characterized by a craftsmanship that gives each example an individual character - a vintage instrument with soul and history.
Top features
French traditional manufacturing – classic Courtois construction from the 1970s
ML bore 11.65 mm / 0.458″ – balanced feel with good projection
Brass bell – warm, round basic sound with natural resonance
Bell diameter 124 mm / 4⅞″ – classic proportions for traditional cornet sound
Soft response – smooth tone across all registers
Vintage character – individual instrument with history and patina
Technical data
brand
Antoine Courtois
type
cornet
Year of construction
approx. 1970s
bore
11.65mm / 0.458″ (ML)
Bell diameter
124mm / 4⅞″
Bell material
Yellow brass
Mood
B♭
surface
Clear varnish (age-related patina)
Origin
France
condition
Used / Vintage
condition & Test
This vintage cornet has been carefully checked in our specialist workshop and prepared for immediate use. As an instrument from the 1970s, it shows signs of wear typical of its age, which underline its character.
paint – Original paint with visible patina and age-related wear and tear, purely visual
Trains – Main tuning slide and valve slides checked, common
Technically – checked and ready to play immediately
Scope of delivery
Courtois cornet in B♭
Suitcase with brown cover
Recommendation
A real piece of French brass music history - ideal for players who appreciate the classic, warm cornet sound and are looking for a characterful vintage instrument with personality. Perfect for brass bands, traditional brass music and anyone who wants to counteract the modern uniform sound with something special.
Care & Accessories
MouthpieceBach 7C or Bach 3C
StandK&M 15213 trumpet stand
Valve oilMeinlschmidt JM013.5
cleaningREKA trumpet/cornet care set
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Felix Eilers
Founder & Owner · Professional trombonist for 20 years
ELBBLECH is my heart project - an owner-managed specialist shop for wind and string instruments with its own workshop in Mölln (Schleswig-Holstein). As an active professional trombonist, I know exactly what is important in an instrument. Every instrument is personally checked, played and made ready to play by me - before it comes to you.
Danilo Nine
Instrument maker · 20+ years experience
Danilo is the heart of our workshop. With over 20 years of experience as an instrument maker, he knows every quirk, every mechanism and every material. Whatever passes through his hands is ready to play – guaranteed.