JWR Cornetto (available in resin and in wood):

Modeled on a 17th Century original, formerly in the possession of the late Christopher Monk and now the property of the Reid Collection in Edinburgh. This model is well proven and probably the most generally accepted cornetto of its sort today. The quality and variety of tone reflects the high esteem earned in its hey-day when the curved cornetto claimed pride of place among all wind instruments. Fingering is much like a treble recorder in G. The resin version is the best selling cornetto in the world, with hundreds of examples to be found anywhere from New Zealand to New York, Canterbury to Chile. The wooden instrument has greater subtlety of tone colour and potential in skilled hands than the resin model, and is popular amongst leading professional and amateur players alike.  Different woods produce differing tone colours and players often develop their own favorites.  Jeremy's personal choice is always boxwood.  Slow growing and producing a timber which is full of stresses, very close grained and dense, the resulting instrument is bright and uniquely responsive.  Other players differ and prefer, for example, plum wood, favouring this for its soft, warm and glowing sound.  The choice is wide and can be tricky. 

If in doubt be sure to discuss the matter; talk to friends and colleagues and / or email Jeremy West for advice.

 

Photo of the wooden instruments: coming shortly

Photo of the resin instruments:

All our resin cornetti are leather covered and come supplied with three acorn resin mouthpieces.