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ALLIANCE
£250.00
'Maker': ALLIANCE
Type: F/Bb compensating double
'Alliance' is a 'stencil' name; the horn was
probably made in Italy by Kalison, Orsi or
Rampone & Cazzani.
Similar fictitious maker's names often found on this
model include: Anborg-Como, Buisson, Getzen, John
Grey and Viking; there may be others.
The general design of this model of
compensating double horn, dating back at least
65-70 years , incorporates a 4th/'change' F-Bb
valve that is notorious in its lever's rather
inconvenient placing for 'small to medium'
sized hands. However, there are some occasional
exceptions to this flaw.
Bore / Throat: medium
Alloy: lacquered yellow-brass
Bell flare: fixed
Lacquer: 95% OK
Valve compression: good
Visual / cosmetic condition: good all round. The horn ‘has seen some use’ (a few very small surface dings) but generally it is in ‘good but not outstanding' condition. This is reflected in the inexpensive price.
Weight: 2.45 kg
Case: used 'Gator', lightweight with shoulder strap, in 'almost new' condition.
Further details: A good beginner instrument; a logical upgrade from a ‘mini' / ‘kinder horn’; an ‘improver’ horn for the more advanced young player up to about Grades 6-7.
This rather compact but technically full-size horn plays with a sweet and centred tone. Its 4th / thumb valve, although not ideally placed for a small hand, is more comfortable than on some older Anborgs of this model. This can be seen in the 2nd photo.
The F horn’s ‘freedom of blow’ is slightly tighter than
that of e.g. a Paxman 'Studenti', but its Bb side is
open, clear and ringing.
The photos can be viewed in greater detail
by opening and saving them.
Halstead Music acts as an agent only,
accepting no responsibility as a principal.
Red Dragon I.T. Ltd.