Schilke Handcrafted Cornets
Expert Designs from Renold O Schilke
Originally designed by Renold O. Schilke, our cornets create a warm, smooth sound which blends well in any performance venue. The A2C – C Cornet stands alone as one of the finest C cornets ever designed and the Schilke Eb cornet simply leads the field as the #1 choice of professional brass bands worldwide. Schilke cornets are expertly designed and crafted in Chicago, Illinois by our team of expert artisans designed with a focus on playability, intonation, and crystal-clear sound Schilke had always been known for.
Explore our range of features, options, and models for our Cornets
Standard Features
Unsoldered Bead
Lightweight Design
1st slide saddle & 3rd slide ring
Available Options
1st slide ring
Pinky ring
Amado waterkeys
“Beryllium” bell
Our Cornets are covered by the Schilke Limited Lifetime Warranty.
XA1
The XA1 Bb Cornet is a vintage English style design with shepherd’s crook bell. A tighter wrap allows for a dark, rich and intimate tone. This model is ideal for British brass band and jazz settings.
Standard Features
One-piece Copper Bell
#1 Bell Taper
.460″ ML Bore
Available Options
Medium bore (model XA7)
Key of A (model XA1A)
“Beryllium” Bell
Available In:
Silver plate
Gold plate
Lacquer
A1
Featuring a long bell design with shepherds crook, the A1 Bb Cornet offers a more focused sound which is ideal when maximum projection and clarity is desired. This model is versatile for all genres and is particularly well suited for orchestral or wind ensemble music.
Standard Features
One-piece Yellow Brass Bell
#1 Bell Taper
.460″ ML Bore
Available Options
.460″ ML bore w/ #2 bell taper (model A2)
.450″ Medium bore w/ #2 bell taper (model A3)
Key of A (model A1A)
Available In:
Silver plate
Gold plate
Lacquer
A2C
The unique A2C cornet in the key of C affords the flexibility and diversity in sound color required when performing the cornet parts in an orchestra or chamber music with superior intonation. It is considered one of the finest choices when a C cornet is required for that special performance.
Standard Features
One-piece Yellow Brass Bell
#2 Bell Taper
.460″ ML Bore
Available Options
.460″ ML bore w/ #1 bell taper (model A1C)
.450″ Medium bore w/ #1 bell taper (model A7C)
Available In:
Silver plate
Gold plate
Eb Soprano
The Schilke Eb Soprano Cornet is regarded as the definitive soprano in the world due to its uniformity in intonation and timbre. The Soprano Cornet allows a greater sense of security and ease in the upper register when performing the virtuosic demands in a British style brass band.
A popular option for the Eb Soprano is the “beryllium” bell, which offers quicker response and improved projection.
Standard Features
One-piece Yellow Brass Bell
#4 Bell Taper
.450″ Medium Bore
Available Options
“Beryllium” Bell
Available In:
Silver plate
Gold plate
Lacquer
