Getzen Eterna Model 800S Bb Cornet featuring a bright silver plate finish, manufactured around 1984. The instrument is complete with its original hardshell wood case and a mouthpiece
Instrument Overview & Specifications
The
Getzen Eterna 800S is a highly respected, American-made professional cornet known for its rich sound, excellent slotting, and world-class valve action.
- Type: Short-model Bb Cornet (features a traditional Shepherd’s Crook design).
- Bore Size: .460-inch large bore, which delivers a warm, broad, and flexible tone.
- Materials: Gold brass mouthpipe with hand-lapped nickel silver slide tubes and a 4¾” two-piece yellow brass bell.
- Valves: Getzen’s legendary nickel-plated nickel silver pistons, widely considered some of the fastest and most durable in the industry.
- Intonation Aids: Typically equipped with a first-valve slide saddle (or trigger) and a third-valve slide ring to easily adjust tuning on the fly. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
Production Date & History
- Serial Number: G38544 falls precisely into the 1984 production run, which spanned from serial numbers 33,389 to 45,521.
- The “G” Prefix: Used by the factory during this specific era to denote certain production series runs.
- Origin: Handcrafted in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, USA.
- Versatility: This setup is highly sought after by players in British-style brass bands, concert bands, and jazz ensembles due to its ability to easily blend or project. [1, 2]
