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King 2269 "Fidelio" Double French Horn (McCracken Designed) w/Case, Mouthpiece
Estimated price for orientation: 1 400 $
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: 42 403458 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Bell Material: Brass Skill Level: Professional
Up for auction is a vintage (serial number 42 403458) King "Fidelio" model 2269 Double French Horn. This instrument is in very good condition and plays very well. The valves move very well 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 inside of the bell throat has a few bits of lacquer remaining. 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.King started producing the "Fidelio" Model in around 1978 with the introduction of the Model 1178 "Fidelio". The Model 1178, 2269, and 2278 were all "Fidelio" models, while the 1170 and 2270 were "Eroica" models. These horns were completely redesigned by George McCracken, and they are a radical departure from the design of previous King horns. The most obvious changes are in the shape of the Bb side of the horn beneath the finger buttons, as well as the shape of the primary branch of the horn leading to the bell expansion. These pieces of tubing have been altered with gentler curves, resulting in smoother airflow. The shape of the leadpipe expansion and bell throat on Fidelio models are also very different from the older King horn, the 1159 (later renamed the 2259).How the horn plays: Big, full and warm sound. The tone is bright, colorful and smooth. The horn is responsive and fairly free-blowing. The low and high registers speak very well and are comfortable to play in. The horn also has an excellent dynamic range, capable of a very edgy, full fortissimo without blatting and a smooth, delicate pianissimo without breaking up. The Bb side timbre is a tiny amount brighter than the F side.All 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: | 42 403458 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Bell Material: | Brass |
| Skill Level: | Professional |
How the horn plays: Big, full and warm sound. The tone is bright, colorful and smooth. The horn is responsive and fairly free-blowing. The low and high registers speak very well and are comfortable to play in. The horn also has an excellent dynamic range, capable of a very edgy, full fortissimo without blatting and a smooth, delicate pianissimo without breaking up. The Bb side timbre is a tiny amount brighter than the F side.All horns are located at Silver & Brass Music Shop710 N. Curry St. Carson City, NV89703(775) 301-6289