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HAWKES & Son hand horn conversion
£385.00
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MAKER: HAWKES & Son
MODEL: Class A 'Excelsior Sonorous',
converted from a piston horn whose valves had
worn out beyond practical, affordable repair.
AGE: 1927-1928
• Silver plated F crook whose angle is rather acute.
• Silver plated Eb crook (not shown in the photo).
• The internal taper of the horn's crook receiver is
compatible with old-style Paxman crooks and Webb-
Halstead crooks and/or couplers.
A good, inexpensive converted hand horn suitable for learning
the basics of classical right hand technique.
Its French-style bell throat allows for subtle, mellow stopping
as well as forceful, brazen sounds.
As can be seen in the photo, the instrument is not very 'pretty'...!
What is seen represents at least 2 hours of hard work with
brass and silver polish. However, 'looks' are not too important
in this instance, since it plays very well!
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.