Taylor Orpheus Bb Cornet

Taylor Orpheus Cornet - Traditional Shepherd’s Crook Design with Comfortable Playability

The Orpheus Cornet is a classic, Shepherd’s crook-style instrument that stays true to the traditional cornet sound. Unlike many modern cornets that can sound more like trumpets, the Orpheus delivers the warm, full tone a cornet should.

Comfort is a priority: many contemporary cornets offer limited left-hand space, making them awkward to hold. The Orpheus addresses this with extra-tall valve casings, providing more left-hand room for a secure, comfortable grip—perfect for extended playing.

Ideal for players seeking a vintage-style cornet with authentic tone, traditional design, and enhanced comfort.

Unique Benefits

• 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

Specifications

• 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

Finance available when you spend over £300

We offer a range of finance options including 24-month and 36-month. Now you can get the latest clarinet, cornet, saxophone, trumpet or tuba and not feel the burden of paying all at once, or saving for months and finding it is sold out!

About V12 Retail Finance

Band Supplies Ltd, is registered in Scotland at 13-15 Old Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G3 8QY (SC339374)

Band Supplies is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is the broker and not the lender. Our registration number is 729628. Band Supplies offers credit products from Secure Trust Bank PLC trading as V12 Retail Finance. Credit is provided subject to affordability, age and status. Minimum spend applies. Not all products offered by Secure Trust Bank PLC are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Delivery Information

- Orders Under £100 - £4.95

- Orders Over £100 - £8.95

Delivery Schedule

Orders received before 2pm are normally shipped the same day.

We have a vast selection of goods, although if your item is not in stock, we will back order it for you. You will always be emailed with the option to choose an alternative or cancel your order if you would rather not wait.

UK Mainland Shipping Guide

Orders under £20 – Royal Mail 1st Class Post - £4.95

Orders Between £20-£100 – Courier 1-2 Day - £4.95

Orders Over £100 – Courier 1-2 Day – £8.95

Returns

Should you be unhappy with your purchase goods can be returned within 14 days of receipt. This does not apply to products where hygiene is concerned and product seals have been broken. Reeds, mouthpieces, pipes & chanters are unreturnable. 

You must then return the goods at your own expense. Goods must be returned in the original packaging and condition.

If the goods are faulty or not what was ordered, please contact us within 7 days of receipt of goods and we will arrange return at our own expense.