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WELTKLANG double compensator
£545.00
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'WELTKLANG' is a traditional retail name, at
least 60 years old, used by Meister HANS
HOYER for his factory-made horns;
so, in effect, a Weltklang is a Hoyer.
made in the former GDR (East Germany).
This F/Bb compensating horn's build-quality is
good, as is its valve compression.
Cosmetically, there are several small, acoustically
non-invasive dings and surface blemishes.
In its playing qualities, this attractive, very
lightweight horn (2.2 kg), serial number 108762,
has a medium-light, ringing tone quality,
a velvety low register that speaks very clearly for a
compensator, and an impressively even response
over the whole range.
The horn has a duck's foot and a water
key (conventional type).
It is engraved, on the rear bell throat:
'Made in GDR for Rudall Carte & Co. Ltd'
Distance from finger hook to 4th valve lever: 11 cm.
NB: This is an important specification that is often
neglected or overlooked by horn sellers, makers and even
some teachers. The small hands of many young players
usually cannot cope with a left hand stretch that is too
wide (although there is some scope for a brass technician
to re-position either the finger hook, or, less easily, the 4th
valve lever)
Its very protective but heavy hard case, made by
Yamaha, is in good, functional condition.
A brand new lightweight case with side pockets
and backpack straps is available for an extra £90.
Generally, a very good and inexpensive
compensator that will take a young player
up to Grade 8.
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Halstead Music acts as an agent only,
accepting no responsibility as a principal.
Red Dragon I.T. Ltd.