Mint Used Alexander 301 Lightweight Triple French Horn with Hand-Hammered Bell

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Mint Used Alexander 301 Lightweight Triple French Horn with Hand-Hammered Bell

Location:

Wichita, KS

Description:

WichitaBand Instrument CompanyWichita,KansasDescriptionF/Bb/High-F Triple Horn · Model 301 lightweightThe fully developed triple horn Model 301 lightweight in F/Bb/high-F closes an important loophole for demanding professionals.Many hornists have wished for a full triple horn with the sound characteristics of the famous Alexander Model 103. This goal has been achieved by a solution which is both brilliant and complex. The addition of a valve where the lead-pipe meets the bell branch has allowed the incorporation of the high F horn into the design of the Model 103.In doing so, the advantageous characteristics of the Model 103 have remained unchanged. The original dimensions have been retained, and the F/Bb change valve remains in its usual place.The high F horn has been optimised by the addition of a separate bell branch. The use of different bores has consciously been avoided to retain evenness of sound and articulation. The musician, therefore, obtains a reliable triple horn with the option of shifting to the high F horn for especially difficult passages. In this way the transition from double horn to triple horn is effortlessly achieved.Through the employment of weight-optimised parts, the overall weight of the instrument compared to its predecessor has been significantly reduced. Most of these were modifications in the valve cluster. In the 301 lightweight model, the three main valves have been manufactured in a smaller diameter. Instead of the usual 27mm for the double horn, the casings are only 25mm in size. The two change valves have also been spared unnecessary weight by the use of a special lightweight design. In addition, aluminum has been used as the material for the screw caps and rotor stops. The spun flare is manufactured with the lightest version as standard (0.5mm thickness of the original sheet). Further design modifications such as slim valve levers and stays, as well as a narrow screw ring, continue the concern with reducing weight.The tonal balance, carrying capacity and the characteristic Alexander sound remain unchanged by the weight reduction.Very clean example! Gently used, with new Protec Propac case!Weight is 3056 grams or 6.7 lbs.Features:Hand-hammered bell spoutKey: F/Bb/High-F (optionally possible in High-Eb)Bore: 12.1 mmBell flare diameter: 310 mmBell throat: MediumBody size: NormalMaterial: brassNo. of valves: 5No. of thumb valves: 2EDRWichitaBand Instrument Company is a small musical instrument emporium located in thecenter of the USA. The owners are Kansasnatives Gary L. Ray and his two sons. Foundedby a woodwind repair technician in 1953, we soon will commence ourseventy-first year in business.We're nota "back bedroom" operation but can report that we are the owners of a proper "brickand mortar" workshop.We enjoya sterling reputation for ethical business transactions and confirm to our friendsand clients the simple fact that we expect to be in business forever.Wichita Band's service warranty is the same as it's been for more than four decades:"ALL new and all used instruments sold by Wichita Band Instrument Company come with our 24 month service warranty. It's in addition to any factory guarantees. For two full years, we will repair or replace (whichever in our estimation is the more advisable), pads, corks, springs or other parts required, at no charge to the customer. In the event of cracked or damaged wood sections, we will repair at no cost to the customer or replace the section and charge the customer only for our net costs for the replacement section. Often, wood replacement parts are supplied from the manufacturer at no charge. The customer is responsible for shipping and insurance charges. Cases and plating finishes are not covered by our service warranty but are sometimes covered by factory guarantees." Wichita Band Instrument Company maintains a repair department capable of restoration work of the highest quality. Even though repairs are essentially "free" for the first two years, after that period has expired, we remain at your service to maintain and repair your musical equipment forever. It's our "service after the sale" promise and has been since 1953! In the event that a customer requires service under factory guarantees or Wichita Band?s service warranty, the item must be returned to us and not directly to the manufacturer.**** WICHITA BAND INSTRUMENT COMPANY / WICHITA, KANSAS / USA

Category:

French Horns

Posted:

February 25 on Americanlisted