The Vintage Cornet Series is based on cornet mouthpieces from the early 1900's and combines the classic look and sound of the old cornet mouthpieces in a blank that will accept the more comfortable rims of today. The blank has been slightly altered from the original so that the original "cookie-cutter" rim is not a problem. Play all day on this mouthpiece with a sound that only these classic mouthpieces had! These mouthpieces have the same deep cup and large throat (#18) the originals had. There is also the "convex glide" up to the bite the originals had. this promotes a slightly softer attack and greater comfort.