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King 2269 "Fidelio" Double French Horn (McCracken Designed) w/Case, Mouthpiece

Estimated price for orientation: 1 500 $

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: 100235
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Bell Material: Brass
Skill Level: Professional


Up for auction is a vintage (serial number 100235) King "Fidelio" model 2269 Double French Horn. This instrument is in very good condition and plays very well. The valves move very well with good compression and the slides all move of course. As for the aesthetic condition of the instrument, there are some small dings and pings and some light scratching and pitting throughout the instrument. The bell throat has some very light scarring as well.. 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:  Full, bright and colorful sound; the tone is variable, either smooth and rich when playing melodically or raw and edgy when desired; the horn is very responsive and free-blowing; the high and low registers speak well; the horn had a good dynamic range; Bb side a bit brighter than the F sideAll horns are located at Silver & Brass Music Shop710 N. Curry St. Carson City, NV89703(775) 301-6289