Technically I have to call this a used horn.....but if you were to give it a quick shine you'd not know it was used. The previous owner found it too confusing to switch among three horns and thus decided to trade it in after less than a year.
Their loss is your gain. This horn has PERFECT compression - which is quite a feat for a triple horn with 5 valves. It's made of unlacquered yellow brass with a detachable bell. Jim Patterson's horns are in use in major orchestras world wide including the MET and the NY Philharmonic. As Eric Ralkse states: “the best evolution of the Triple Horn to date… I’ve enjoyed playing it and feeling “normal” in a way I haven’t felt for 18-19 years!” Erik Ralske, NY Met
These horns are made to order and Jim has a long back order list.
Here are the specs on this one:
- F/Bb/f alto
- Bore .468 (11.9mm)
- 4 Hollow valves (1, 2, 3, F/Bb change valve)
- String linkages with articulated arm, mechanical thumb levers
- Switchable to stand in F, Bb, or high f/high Eb
- Highly adjustable thumb levers to fit any hand size (7-way adjustable high f lever, 4-way adjustable F/Bb lever)
- Detachable Bell
- F/Bb Leadpipe is the same length as a double horn – so it plays like a double horn!
- Individual tuning slides for F, Bb, and f alto (no tuning bit!)
- Yellow Brass Body: Nickel Silver slide tubes, standard configuration – Brass slide tubes and trim, optional configuration
- All tapered sections are seamed and hand hammered
- Upgraded precision LP (“P” model) standard
- Weight 2.942 kg, 6.48 lbs
MB5 case included.
