Wichita
Band Instrument Company
Wichita,
Kansas
Description
BRAND NEW & PERFECT ALEXANDER 103MAL DOUBLE HORN.
It's Alexander's very successful "traditional" double horn that's been in production for many decades. Founded in 1782 and located in Mainz, Germany; Alexander produces some of the world's finest French horns.
The model 103 is the choice of the horn section of the Berlin Philharmonic and many of the finest players in Germany and the USA.
This one's new and perfect, and comes with full complement of the original Alexander accessories. The horn is yellow brass with a detachable bell and lacquer finish.
Available to ship within the next five days!
A word about French horns and Wichita, please…
We’re a well-established small firm in Kansas with considerable knowledge about French horns.
Founded in 1953, same owner for the past sixty years. We’ve been a Holton dealer since 1963, have imported Alexander horns for three decades and more. Today we sell new horns by Conn, Holton, Alexander and Engelbert Schmid.
From 1986 until 2011 we were owners of one-quarter of Paxman Musical Instruments in London.
We are proud to note that we count musicians of many of the finest orchestras in the USA and elsewhere, among our clients.
Bottom line? We’re here to answer ALL your questions about horns!
F/Bb Double Horn · Model 103
The double horn has established itself as the orchestral instrument of choice. The combination of full Bb and F horn offers the musician great flexibility in intonation and tone. There is also a definite correlation between mass and tonal projection. With full double horns the thumb valve serves to change to either the shorter Bb horn or the longer F horn.
Model 103 is the world famous Alexander model, unequaled in tone quality and intonation.
Characteristics:
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F/Bb or Bb/F |
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Fully independent Bb and F valve slides |
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*** NOTE PLEASE: THIS HORN IS PRICED WITHOUT CASE. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR CASE OPTIONS. THANKS!
HG
Wichita Band Instrument Company is a small musical instrument emporium located in the center of the USA. The owners are Kansas natives Gary L. Ray and his two sons.
Founded by a woodwind repair technician in 1953, we soon will commence our seventy-first year in business.
We're not a "back bedroom" operation but can report that we are the owners of a proper "brick and mortar" workshop.
We enjoy a sterling reputation for ethical business transactions and confirm to our friends and clients the simple fact that we expect to be in business forever.
Wichita Band's service warranty is the same as it's been for more than four decades:
"ALL new and all used instruments sold by Wichita Band Instrument Company come with our 24 month service warranty. It's in addition to any factory guarantees. For two full years, we will repair or replace (whichever in our estimation is the more advisable), pads, corks, springs or other parts required, at no charge to the customer. In the event of cracked or damaged wood sections, we will repair at no cost to the customer or replace the section and charge the customer only for our net costs for the replacement section. Often, wood replacement parts are supplied from the manufacturer at no charge. The customer is responsible for shipping and insurance charges. Cases and plating finishes are not covered by our service warranty but are sometimes covered by factory guarantees."
Wichita Band Instrument Company maintains a repair department capable of restoration work of the highest quality. Even though repairs are essentially "free" for the first two years, after that period has expired, we remain at your service to maintain and repair your musical equipment forever. It's our "service after the sale" promise and has been since 1953!
In the event that a customer requires service under factory guarantees or Wichita Band?s service warranty, the item must be returned to us and not directly to the manufacturer.**** WICHITA BAND INSTRUMENT COMPANY / WICHITA, KANSAS / USA