Engelbert Schmid Double Horn
$10,345.00
Item Details
This is a lightweight custom built double horn built by master horn maker Engelbert Schmid in Mindelzell, Germany. It has several options including: all nickel silver construction, hand hammered removable bell flare, large throat, water keys, and clear lacquer. Interesting note: The B-flat sides of all Engelbert Schmid horns can be lowered to A or raised to B. On the B-natural horn you can play E-horn passages as if they were in E-flat (e.g. Weber Concertino, Danzi Concerto, Fidelio, Thieving Magpie Overture, Cosi fan tutte). Built in Schmid's new Mindelzell workshop. Available by special order in any configuration of brass materials, bell flares or options. Price may vary. Sold without case.
Features of the Deluxe Model:
- lacquer finish
- screw bell
- 2 water keys
- hand hammered bell flare
- nickel bell kranz
- adjustable finger hook
- flipper
Features of the Base Model:
- unlacquered, polished raw brass finish
- screw bell
- no water keys
- fixed finger hook
- standard bell flare
Additional Options Available by Quotation
- A stopping valve
- nickel or gold brass body
- different bell flares
- Sterling silver leadpipe
- additional water keys
- ball & socket linkage
