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VERY RARE ALEXANDER MAINZ FRENCH HORN 101 N MODEL NICKEL-SILVER FAMOUS ORIGINE

Estimated price for orientation: 4 890 $

Category: French Horns
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Description
Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Alexander
Finish: Nickel-silver Plated Type: Double Horns
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany MPN: Does Not Apply
Skill Level: Professional Model: 101N-(similar 103)
Bell Material: Nickel Silver


VERY RARE ALEXANDER MAINZ FRENCH HORN 101 N MODEL NICKEL-SILVERDETACHABLE SCREW BELL FAMOUS ORIGINE*Serial Number: 1196Period : 70' s*Bore size:0.468 inch/11.89 mmBell diameter:12 inch/305 mmLarge Throat detachable bellThis Alexander French Horn was personally owned by Georges Suc who was the super first soloist of the"Orchestre de Paris" during 60's and 70's.He played this favorite Alexander during the 70's as super soloist at the"Orchestre de Paris" *The 101 N (N for nickel-silver)model is considered by Alexander Mainz as "similar to the 103 model" with a difference : the 101N use a large bell identical to the original Kruspe horner bell and the design is also a slight different.This French Horn was built in Nickel silver.That is a specific aspect of this French Horn always manufacture on special order by Alexander Mainz today.It is one of the most expensive french Horn made by Alexander because of the employed Nickel silver metal, high quality metal difficult to work.*This French Horn has some patches on three slides.It has some cracks on the larger third slide but it is superficial with no air leaks.Otherwise the nickel silver metal is in a very good shape everywhere on the french horn.*The French Horn has some rare dents, dings, some scratches and use tracks.Some screws have been replaced on the rotary valves.The rotary valves are functionning perfectly.The instrument can be adjusted to stand in F or Bb.The compression is very good The instrument was revised and it is ready to play.The Horn is in an excellent playing order.The sound is homogeneous from low to high notes.The sound is rich, full, deep and round.The sound warms up to a brassy tone at full volumebut never too bright or heavy.This is a unique wonderful Alexander sound.The Horn is very enjoy to play.It is extremely precise and tone is accurate.It is not an Alexander model among so many others Alexander: It was the Georges Suc's wonderful choice to play as the first soloist at the "Orchestre de Paris" !* It is supplied with a solid used "Protect" bag + a Schilke 31 used mouthpiece.***FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING*Parcel will be carefully packed - Sent promptly Registered with Insurance and Track Number with Colissimo International Nota : plse consider if any Custom Fees to add to the Price.**** IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING !  Return within 14 days is accepted only  if the instrument is absolutely not conformed to its description, as per the Professional Sales Terms. *As we are used to communicate clearly and fairly, so we asked you to do the same, to expose your point of view, in order we may settle together the problem, if any.  before receiving surprisingly any negative or neutral feed-back !  People not sharing this "courtesy philosophy" are requested not to bid. ***