Yamaha CR-Neo16E-M Cornet Mouthpiece - Medium Shank | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Yamaha CR-Neo16E-M is a professional cornet mouthpiece designed specifically for Bb short cornets and British brass band performance. Building upon the acclaimed CR-16E design, this mouthpiece features enhanced thickness in the outer shape and a redesigned backbore that produces a softer, warmer tone with exceptional stability. With its 17.05mm inner rim diameter, deep cup, and specially developed M-shank configuration, the CR-Neo16E-M delivers the ideal resistance and playability that front row cornet players need for demanding brass band repertoire and solo work.
Product Overview
Precision-crafted to Yamaha's exacting standards, the CR-Neo16E-M inherits the proven rim and cup geometry of the highly regarded CR-16E while incorporating innovative design refinements. The standard rim contour with 17.05mm inner diameter provides comfortable, secure placement for extended playing sessions while supporting precise articulation and control. This rim specification is particularly well-suited for front row cornet players who require consistent embouchure support during technically demanding passages and sustained lyrical lines.
The deep cup design produces the rich, warm tone quality that defines traditional British brass band cornet sound. This cup depth enhances harmonic complexity and tonal warmth while maintaining the focused projection necessary for cutting through dense ensemble textures. The carefully engineered cup shape allows players to achieve a singing, vocal quality in melodic passages while retaining clarity and definition for rapid technical work.
What sets the CR-Neo16E-M apart is its enhanced outer shape with additional material thickness and completely redesigned backbore. These innovations work together to create a softer, more centered tone with improved stability across all registers. The specially developed M-shank (medium shank) has been optimized specifically for Bb short cornets, providing ideal resistance characteristics that enhance playability and intonation accuracy for British brass band performance styles and traditional cornet repertoire.
Ideal For
- British brass band front row cornet players seeking authentic warm tone and stable intonation
- Professional cornetists performing traditional brass band repertoire and solo literature
- Advanced students transitioning to professional-level equipment for competitions and auditions
- Church musicians and community band cornet players requiring versatile, reliable performance
- Music educators demonstrating proper cornet tone production and technique in ensemble settings
Key Features
Enhanced Outer Shape Design
Additional material thickness in the outer mold provides increased mass distribution that dampens unwanted overtones and produces a more refined, controlled sound. This design enhancement results in noticeably warmer tone quality with improved focus and stability, particularly beneficial for achieving the traditional brass band cornet sound.
Proven CR-16E Heritage
Inherits the highly regarded rim and cup geometry of the CR-16E, a mouthpiece trusted by professional cornet players worldwide. This proven design foundation ensures familiar feel and response while the Neo series innovations add enhanced tonal warmth and playability characteristics.
Optimized M-Shank Configuration
The specially developed M-shank (medium shank) is engineered specifically for Bb short cornets, providing ideal resistance and taper for optimal coupling with the instrument. This shank design ensures accurate intonation, consistent slotting, and the balanced blowing resistance that cornet players need for expressive control.
Deep Cup for Rich Tone
The deep cup produces the warm, singing tone quality essential for cornet performance in brass bands and solo settings. This cup depth enhances the instrument's natural warmth and allows players to achieve a full, resonant sound with excellent projection and harmonic richness across all dynamic levels.
Redesigned Backbore System
The completely new backbore design works in conjunction with the enhanced outer shape to create improved airflow characteristics. This innovation results in more stable playability with easier response in all registers while contributing to the mouthpiece's softer, more centered tonal quality.
What's Included
- Yamaha CR-Neo16E-M Cornet Mouthpiece
- Protective storage pouch
- Manufacturer's warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | CR-Neo16E-M |
| Inner Rim Diameter | 17.05 mm (0.671") |
| Rim Contour | Standard |
| Cup Depth | Deep |
| Throat Diameter | 3.98 mm (0.157") |
| Backbore | Standard (newly redesigned) |
| Shank Size | Medium (M-shank) |
| Optimized For | Bb Short Cornets, British Brass Bands |
| Design Heritage | Based on CR-16E with Neo enhancements |
| Outer Shape | Enhanced thickness for warmer tone |
| Suited For | Front row cornet players |
Experience This Cornet Mouthpiece Today
Discover how the Yamaha CR-Neo16E-M can transform your cornet tone and playability at Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls, where our brass specialists can help you find the perfect mouthpiece match for your instrument and musical style. Visit our Idaho Falls location to test the CR-Neo16E-M on your Bb cornet and experience the difference that professional-grade equipment makes, or contact us to learn more about optimizing your brass band or solo performance setup.
