The Orpheus is the more traditional take anywhere Shepherds crook instrument. A proper, how they used to be Cornet. Sounds like a cornet should, not like a trumpet (many do!). Many cornets these days have limited left hand room making them uncomfortable to hold. Not so with these two as both models feature more left hand space due to the Cornets being made around an extra tall valve casing.
- Model: Orpheus
- Key: Bb
- Leadpipe: Seamless tube, yellow brass; enlarged venturi for an open blow
- Bore: Medium-large (.460″)
- Stainless steel valves (extra tall valve casing)
- Slides: Nickel silver outer, brass inner
- Choice of 1st and 3rd slide triggers/rings
- Amado water keys
- Phat finger rings
- Custom Z braces (bell-leadpipe)
- Mouthpiece: Taylor ML, gold plated
- Model: Orpheus
- Key: Bb
- Bell Size: Choice of Red Brass, Yellow Brass or Copper
- Valves: Piston, 3
- Bore: Medium Large (.460")
- Water Key: Armado, 3
- Body: Yellow Brass
- Finish: Custom
- Lyre Box: No
- Mouthpiece: Taylor ML Mouthpiece
The Taylor Orpheus Cornet is supplied with a Taylor Pro Lightweight Double Trumpet Case and also a Taylor ML mouthpiece.
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