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King 2269 "Fidelio" Double French Horn (McCracken Designed) w/Case, Mouthpiece
Estimated price for orientation: 1 200 $
Category: French Horns
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Description Condition: Seller refurbished: An item that has been restored to working order by the eBay seller or a third party not approved by the manufacturer. This means the item has been inspected, cleaned, and repaired to full working order and is in excellent condition. This item may or may not be in original packaging. See the seller’s listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Type: Double Horns Finish: Brass Brand: King Model: 2269 MPN: 997559 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Bell Material: Brass Skill Level: Professional
Up for auction is a vintage (serial number 997559) King "Fidelio" model 2269 Double French Horn. This instrument is in very good condition and plays very well. The valves move very well with very good compression and the slides all move of course. As for the aesthetic condition of the instrument, there are a few small dings and pings and some light scratching and pitting throughout the instrument. The bell throat has some light scarring, and both the bell and leadpipe have some minor rippling. There are also a few patches of discoloration on the instrument. All this is visible in the pictures, and none of it affects the playability of the horn. The engraving on the bell reads "KING/ 2269/ USA". This instrument has been professionally cleaned in our shop and repaired to full playability. This horn has had the old lacquer removed to improve its tone, as well as for aesthetics. Therefore this horn is finished in pure brass, and fingerprints should be wiped off after use if the player wishes for the horn to stay as shiny as it is now; if they are not wiped off then the horn will develop a lovely patina. This instrument comes with a worn hardshell case and a mouthpiece in good condition.How the horn plays: Warm, full, and rich sound; mellow and buttery tone; very responsive and lively, but not harsh like an 1159; the horn is free-blowing; the horn is capable of a full fortissimo without breaking up or blatting; it is also capable of playing quietly and melodically without becoming thin; Bb side timbre a bit brighter than the F side; high and low registers speak very well - the high register is effortless and the low register is very full and roundAll horns are located at Silver & Brass Music Shop710 N. Curry St. Carson City, NV89703(775) 301-6289
Description
| Condition: | Seller refurbished: An item that has been restored to working order by the eBay seller or a third party not approved by the manufacturer. This means the item has been inspected, cleaned, and repaired to full working order and is in excellent condition. This item may or may not be in original packaging. See the seller’s listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Type: | Double Horns |
| Finish: | Brass | Brand: | King |
| Model: | 2269 | MPN: | 997559 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Bell Material: | Brass |
| Skill Level: | Professional |
How the horn plays: Warm, full, and rich sound; mellow and buttery tone; very responsive and lively, but not harsh like an 1159; the horn is free-blowing; the horn is capable of a full fortissimo without breaking up or blatting; it is also capable of playing quietly and melodically without becoming thin; Bb side timbre a bit brighter than the F side; high and low registers speak very well - the high register is effortless and the low register is very full and roundAll horns are located at Silver & Brass Music Shop710 N. Curry St. Carson City, NV89703(775) 301-6289