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BOOSEY & HAWKES - (BESSON) 950 SOVEREIGN SERIES Eb TENOR (ALTO) HORN - FREE SHIP

Estimated price for orientation: 2 699 $

Category: Alto Horns
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Description
Brand: BOOSEY & HAWKES - BESSON Bell Material: Brass
MPN: Does not apply Items Included: Case, Mouthpiece
Model: 950 Skill Level: Professional
Finish: Nickel Silver Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
UPC: Does not apply


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ONE OWNER - IN EXCELLENT PLAYING AND COSMETIC CONDITION.
THE HORN IS FREE BLOWING IN ALL REGISTERS WITH EXCELLENT VALVE COMPRESSION AND QUICK TONAL RESPONSE.
THE SILVER PLATING IS 100% INTACT WITH NO MAJOR DENTS OR REPAIRS. THERE IS ONE SMALL DING (HARDLY NOTICEABLE) OTHERWISE THE HORN IS PERFECT. COMES WITH ORIGINAL HARDSHELL CASE, DENIS WICK #5 MOUTHPIECE AND LYRE.
THE HORN HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND PLAY TESTED BY OUR PROFESSIONAL INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN AND WE GUARANTEE THE HORN TO BE AS DESCRIBED AND IN GOOD PLAYING CONDITION. WE OFFER A 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH THE HORN SIMPLY PAY RETURN SHIPPING FOR A FULL REFUND. The 950 Sovereign Eb Tenor (Alto) Horn an Alto Horn so big that it's called a Tenor Horn in European markers. The Sovereign Tenor Horn has power. Not an easy task for such a small instrument, but the Sovereign Tenor Horn has a mouthpipe that gives optimum results; free blowing, a big sound and exceptional sonority. In a brass band setting, the 950 has both the capabilities to blend and have presence.The ever-popular Sovereign 950 tenor horn is the classic model that has made it the most impressive horn design for generations. It has been the mainstay of horn manufacturing for decades with its characteristic tubing configuration that gives you both tone and response in equal measure. This model too has evolved as a result of the collaboration of highly skilled specialists, both technical and musical, all contributing their know-how and artistry. The choice of the Prestige or Sovereign horns is a choice the musician must make based on what tonal colours they prefer and how the air flows though the instrument. What is guaranteed is that you are choosing an instrument constructed from the finest raw materials and assembled with scrupulous attention to detail, using cutting edge technology and extensive expertise.Key : Eb
Ø bore : .466" ( 11,84 mm )
Bell : hand-made in yellow brass
Ø bell : 8" ( 203 mm )
Weight : 4lb 6oz ( 1 980 g )
Valves : 3 monel valves with a top sprung action
Waterkeys : 2
Lyre holder
Finish : bright silverplate