{"product_id":"s-e-shires-a16-student-bb-cornet-in-clear-lacquer-sn-a50043","title":"S.E. Shires A16 Student Bb Cornet in Clear Lacquer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires A16 Bb Cornet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S.E. Shires A16 Bb cornet is the A Series student cornet from Shires, a maker well known to brass players for refined brass design. In the student setting, the A16 gives developing cornet players a dependable Bb instrument with clear lacquer and the traditional compact cornet profile used in concert band and brass class work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires A16 Bb Cornet Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Bb cornet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore Size: 0.459 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell Diameter: 4.75 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell Material: Yellow brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Clear lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: ABS case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Long shank 7C Mouthpiece, valve oil, polish cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: A50043\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis floor model cornet is in excellent playing order and has been professionally inspected, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The lacquer presents cleanly with a glossy surface and no heavy finish wear visible. The instrument is supplied with its case and the listed care accessories, making it a practical outfit for a student moving into regular ensemble use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the A16 Bb Cornet Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A16 Bb cornet is for beginning and advancing band students who need a dependable cornet for school ensemble playing, brass class, and traditional cornet parts. Its student-level design makes it a sensible choice for school programs and families who want an instrument that supports fundamentals without moving into a professional-price cornet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the S.E. Shires A16\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat role does the A16 play in the Shires lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A16 is an A Series student Bb cornet and is listed by Shires as a featured rental model, placing it in the practical student and school-music part of the lineup rather than the custom professional cornet range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does a Bb cornet fit differently from a Bb trumpet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Bb cornet is commonly chosen when a warmer, more compact traditional cornet voice is preferred, especially in concert band, brass class, and literature written specifically for cornet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the A16 suitable for school ensemble use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The A16 is a student Bb cornet with specifications and included accessories aimed at regular school use, making it appropriate for students who need a reliable ensemble instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/ShiresLogo\/ShiresLogo1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/ShiresLogo\/ShiresLogo1.jpg\" alt=\"S.E. Shires Logo\" align=\"Middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized S.E. Shires dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastman Music Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53597137437037,"sku":"SCNA16-A50043","price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7126561.jpg?v=1784931375","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/s-e-shires-a16-student-bb-cornet-in-clear-lacquer-sn-a50043","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}