{"product_id":"smith-watkins-k2-professional-bb-cornet","title":"Smith-Watkins K2 Professional Bb Cornet","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThe Smith-Watkins K2 is a genuine all-rounder - a hand-built professional Bb cornet from the renowned English maker founded by Dr Richard Smith. It is the instrument of choice for many leading brass band players and a firm favourite with the Royal Marines Band Service and the Royal Air Force.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAt its heart is the K2 leadpipe, the most popular in the Smith-Watkins cornet range. Combined with a large .470\" bore, it delivers a rich, centred brass band sound with the freedom and projection to lead a section, while staying responsive and easy to articulate at every dynamic.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSmith-Watkins pair this with some of the lightest valves available, running on brass valve guides with corrosion-resistant Monel pistons and phosphor bronze springs, for a fast, smooth action that stays that way. 1st and 3rd slide triggers give quick, accurate tuning on the move.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge bore (.470\") - Full, powerful sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmith-Watkins K2 leadpipe - The most popular Smith-Watkins cornet leadpipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1st \u0026amp; 3rd slide triggers - For quick and accurate tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-light valves with brass valve guides - Fast, smooth action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonel pistons - Corrosion resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphor bronze valve springs - Corrosion resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass inner and outer slides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater keys with synthetic seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Silver plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with hard flight-style case (pictured)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHand-built in England by Smith-Watkins. Fully tested prior to sale and backed by a 12 month warranty against faulty manufacturing or materials.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Brass Direct","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":50673626349765,"sku":"SWPCK2SP","price":7999.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lacquer","offer_id":50673657118917,"sku":"SWPCK2GL","price":7999.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/7259\/8213\/files\/101238_fullcopy.jpg?v=1791753488","url":"https:\/\/brassdirect.co.nz\/products\/smith-watkins-k2-professional-bb-cornet","provider":"Brass Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}