Used Alexander model 1106 Double French Horn in Yellow Brass, Lacquered, Cut Bell, Hand Hammered Bell Spout; serial #34856
- This horn was previously owned by Mark Almond, Principal Horn of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra!
- Mark Almond played this horn as principal on the latest "West Side Story" film and used it as principal with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony and Chicago Symphony. Also used in his YouTube recordings.
- This horn has no damage, no dents
- 100% original Lacquer
- Set Includes: Very Good Used Alexander Jakob Winter backpack style Case, Alexander 8M Mouthpiece
More about the Alexander 1106:
Founded in 1782 and located in Mainz, Germany; Alexander produces some of the world's finest French horns.
This one is Alexander's latest model, reminiscent of a horn they made in the 1970's and nick-named the "Heldenhorn".
It's a Knopf/Geyer-type design, but with significant differences from the well-known Alexander 1103. This special model 1106 is a yellow brass horn, with hand-hammered bell spout and detachable bell flare.
This horn shows typical Alexander superb workmanship and construction.
Features:
Key: F/Bb
Bore: 12,1 mm
Bell flare diameter: 310 mm
Bell throat: Medium Large
Body size: Large
Material: brass
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