J. C. Pasold Single F with crook

The craftsmanship on the J.C. Pasold from Bohemia is gorgeous.  The clockwork spring levers are smooth and quick, the huge Garland on the flare is expertly made and the shield on the bell is quite intricate.  This horn, though well over 100 years old, has GREAT compression (0.9).  Playing it feels like you're transported back in time.  Such easy slurs....
Great as a player or as a collectible.