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We carry French horns and Wagner tuben from the
world's premiere horn makers. You'll only find the best here.
Meister Hans
Hoyer - Engelbert Schmid -
Alexander -
Atkinson -
Jiracek
Engelbert Schmid
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Model |
Description |
Price |
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ES4 triple |
This is the famous Engelbert Schmid triple that everyone
wants. Phil Meyers and most of the New York Philharmonic horn
section plays on this model. F/Bb/F triple with a hand
hammered bell. It is lacquered to protect against wear. Three
water keys have also been added. The water keys can be strung
together so as to be able to empty your horn in one fell swoop.
What a wonderful horn. There is a great evenness between all
the sides and the high f side makes the upper register respond
with the greatest of ease. This a must try for anyone in the
market for a triple. The high f side possess a light
characteristic where the notes just seem to fall out of the
horn. The main tuning slide is also changeable to make the horn
in E. This makes transposition in hard keys relatively easy. No
more transposing and augmented fourth for horn in H. With the
horn being in E instead of F all you have to do to play the
Brahms symphony #2 is transpose in C which is much easier.
Usually in stock.
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yellow brass, lacquer, hand hammered bell flare
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often in stock |
| ES1 |
Engelbert Schmid made this double horn just for us and we
customized it for the west coast. This horn features a
detachable, hand hammered, large throat bell, two water keys,
and is lacquered. Oh, did I mention it is nickel silver.
That's right, all of the sweet playing characteristics of a
Schmid that is able to hit the back of the hall with a punch.
As with all Schmid's this one is also tunable by a half step
from F to E. This takes a lot of the tricky fingering out of
some hard passages. The intonation and resonance of this horn
are great. You must play it!
We can also order this model in yellow or gold brass for a
lower cost, or to whatever specifications or material you want.
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As shown:
nickel silver, lacquered, hand hammered bell flare
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often in stock |
Meister Hans Hoyer
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Model |
Description |
Price |
| Hoyer Heritage
model 7801
model 7802 |
Meister Hans Hoyer
Heritage model 7801 or 7802. Constructed from unlacquered
pre-aged metal and features a gold brass leadpipe. This horn is
the ultimate modern French horn, it was based on the famous
Kruspe Horner and Elkhart Conn 8D's of much popularity. This
model is sweeping the professional horn world by storm, many of
the top players are using this model French horn. It slots
terrifically, has a large full sound, string linkages and the
fastest set of valves around. The precision rotary valves are
made in house and hand fit to each instrument. The metal is
pre-aged and unlacquered which gives it that vintage look and a
rich color in the sound. The valves are engineered to simulate
the feel and blow of the vintage Elkhart 8D's giving the player
beautiful and easy slurs. This model was designed with influence
from Vince DeRosa and Myron Bloom. This horn plays wonderfully
and has a full rich sound that will fill a large seat auditorium.
Available in the following configurations:
| 7801 |
mechanical linkages, unlacquered yellow brass,
fixed bell |
| 7801A |
mechanical linkages, unlacquered yellow brass,
cut bell |
| 7801NS |
mechanical linkages, unlacquered
nickel silver, fixed bell |
| 7801NSA |
mechanical linkages, unlacquered nickel silver,
cut bell |
| 7802 (7802MS) |
string linkages, unlacquered yellow brass, fixed
bell |
| 7802A |
string linkages, unlacquered yellow brass, cut
bell |
| 7802NS |
string linkages, unlacquered nickel silver,
fixed bell |
| 7802NSA |
string linkages, unlacquered nickel silver, cut
bell |
as shown: 7801NS
as shown: 7801A |
7801 (7802)- $6222 7801A (7802A)- $6522
7801NS (7802NS)- $6747
7801NSA (7802NSA)- $7047 |
| Meister Hans Hoyer
model 6801
model 6802 |
Based on the
design of the vintage Conn 8D, this Kruspe wrap French horn is
one of the best professional horns around. This model is perfect
for professionals and students alike. If you attend a
university music school, this is a great horn to purchase that
will take you through your studies and start your professional
career. Using many of the same parts from the Heritage 7800
series, the 6800 series is on par with the best horns in the
world. The main difference between the heritage series is the
metal used in construction of the 6800 is not pre-aged (similar
to buying a non broken in baseball glove) and that the 6800
horns are lacquered. The 6800 series also features an adjustable
finger hook and thumb lever. The rotary valves are precision
made to tight tolerances. Some musicians prefer the blow
of the 6800 to the 7800. Many of the Los Angeles studio hornists
are using the Hoyer 6800, most notably Rick Todd. This model is
the new standard for Kruspe wrap French horns. Available in
several options and configurations:
| 6801 |
mechanical linkage, lacquered yellow brass,
fixed bell |
| 6801A |
mechanical linkage, lacquered yellow brass, cut
bell |
| 6801NS |
mechanical linkage, lacquered nickel silver,
fixed bell |
| 6801NSA |
mechanical linkage, lacquered nickel silver, cut
bell |
| 6802 |
string linkage, lacquered yellow brass, fixed
bell |
| 6802A |
string linkage, lacquered yellow brass, cut bell |
| 6802NS |
string linkage, lacquered nickel silver, fixed
bell |
| 6802NSA |
string linkage, lacquered nickel silver, cut
bell |
| 6801PML |
mechanical linkage. lacquered yellow brass,
medium bell, "Pandolphi" model |
as shown: 6801
as shown: 6802NSA |
6801 (6802)- $3897 6801A (6802A)- $4272
6801NS (6802NS)- $4047
6801NSA (6802NSA)- $4384 6801PML - $4684 |
| Meister Hans Hoyer
model 5801PMA |
Medium Throat bell model, Kruspe wrap, smaller
instrument with a compact sound, modeled after the Alexander
style horns. All brass, mechanical linkage, detachable
bell, adjustable finger hook, lacquered, includes case |
$5738 |
| Meister Hans Hoyer
model 5802CKA |
Bb/F double horn with medium throat bell, Geyer style, with Geyer style
valve wrap, all brass, string linkage, detachable bell, adjustable
finger hook, lacquered, includes case |
$5997 |
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NEW
Meister Hans Hoyer
model RT91 |
New Bb/F full double descant horn has been perfected
on the askance of LA recording player Rick Todd.
1/22/09: In stock, TR92AL
Available in four versions. All are lacquered, and
include case:
RT91L - fixed bell, mechanical linkage
RT91AL- screw bell, mechanical linkage
RT92L - fixed bell, string linkage
RT92AL - screw bell, string linkage
We sell most Hoyer horns with their mechanical rotor linkages,
which are completely silent and nearly maintenance-free.
String linkages are also available for those players who prefer
the traditional style. String also allows some adjustment of
the finger paddle position. Here
are some details about the mechanical linkages. |
$8097 fixed bell
$8322 screw bell
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Gebr. Alexander
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Model |
Description |
Price |
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103 |
Alexander's famous model 103. Beautiful handmade
French horn from Alexander's factory in Mainz, Germany. The
model 103 is known for its beautiful sound and easy playing
characteristics. The 103 features Alexander's signature "six
port" precision rotary valve, easing much of the turbulence
found in standard rotary design. It is similar to a Kruspe wrap,
but it's easier to call this an Alex 103 valve wrap. Usually in
stock in yellow brass. Alexander will build you a custom horn,
call us and we'll help you with your options.
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By special order, call for price |
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110 double Bb/F Wagner Tuba |
Complete double tuba in Bb/F with four rotary
valves, left hand valves, upright bell. This Wagner tuba plays like a
dream. The valves are in a cluster position but that does not
increase resistance when blowing through them. The intonation
is excellent, much better than similar models from other makers. It
stands in Bb with a trigger to F for the low concert F-B, but it
can be adjusted to stand in F if you prefer. Includes hard case.
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By special order, call for price |
Mark Atkinson
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Model |
Description |
Price |
| Atkinson A502 |
Professional double horn, Erfurt model with screw bell,
Kruspe wrap, nickel silver slides with yellow brass or nickel
body and brass, nickel, or ambronze brass bell, .468" bore,
12.2" bell, similar in design to the 8D and Hoyer 7801,
handmade in Mark's Burbank, CA shop, new lightweight version
with .020" first branch, very lightweight instrument, warm sound
with great projection and open high range. Our shop is located
close to Mark's factory. We occasionally have one in all nickel,
with an ambronze bell flare and first branch, with gold plated
valve caps. You have to see this horn. There is no more
beautiful French horn out there
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call for price often in stock |
| Geyer Model |
Beautiful custom Geyer horn in brass or nickel, with
proprietary valves. Stay tuned for more info. As of 12/1/07,
we do have one in stock in all nickel, unlacquered |
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Jiracek
| Model |
Description |
Price |
| 110 |
Model 110, “Bohemia”, is a copy of an old
historical instrument, which was found in the Kutna Hora monastery,
and represents a typical instrument played in Bohemia during the
late 18th and early 19th centuries. The instrument is made by using
the original technology, constructed by bending separate components
while filled with lead. The original design and look of the historic
instrument is maintained, with respect to modern requirements for
perfect sound and intonation. The bell diameter is 305 mm. A
beautifully crafted instrument. Includes all crooks and extensions,
as well as a crook carrying case and hard case for the instrument.
All raw brass parts. Specifications:
Pitch: 440-443 Hz,430 with baroque adapter,
Bore:11.7mm (0.460“), Material: Ms 80, Crooks: C-alto, Bb, A, G, F, E,
Eb, D, C basso, Bb basso adapter supplement for C- basso, Baroque
adapter , Material thickness: 0.40mm (0.0157“)
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| 510 |
Model 510 has the same look and design as
the model 110 except, it is made with a smaller bell (copy after
Franz Weckert), and the sound of this instrument is closer to a
French type of horn. The bell diameter is 280 mm (11.024“) -
different is possible. Both models have the same set of 10 crooks
plus a baroque adaptor.
Specifications: Pitch: 440-443 Hz,430
with baroque adapter, Bore:11.7mm (0.460“), Material: Ms 80,
Crooks: C-alto,
Bb, A, G, F, E, Eb, D, C basso, Bb basso adapter supplement for C-
basso, Baroque adapter , Material thickness: 0.40mm (0.0157“)
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