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Frequently Asked Questions
by Nick DeCarlis

General information on Vintage Cornets, collecting, repair, displays, shipping, photography, and more.

Live Jazz! Click to download brochure in PDF format.  Arrange for the Classic American Jazz Orchestra, trio to sextet, for your next social occasion!

Nick DeCarlis: Have Cornet, will Travel.

Niles Eldredge and his "wall 'o cornets"
(photo: Greg Eldredge)

New!
The French Connection  
By Niles Eldredge

Learn about the evolution of the modern cornet from a real expert on the subject!  This article has great illustrations.
 Courtesy of the Historic Brass Society

Early American Brass Makers
(currently out of stock)
by Robert E. Eliason
More information about this wonderful book     

Twentieth Century Brass Musical Instruments
in the United States
By Richard J. Dudas

This book is a great way to get an overview of the many manufacturers who constructed these fine horns we enjoy collecting.  More Information