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HOYER Model 801M
£1,350.00
Maker: MEISTER HANS HOYER
Model: 801M, based on the Geyer design
Made in GDR, the former East Germany
Type: F/Bb (or Bb/F) full double
Serial number: 171857M
Alloy: unlacquered yellow brass
Bell flare: fixed
Bell throat: M (medium)
Weight: 2.56 kg
Visual / cosmetic condition: very good generally;
since this is a 2nd hand horn, there are inevitable
signs of use, merely a few tiny dings and surface
blemishes with no effect on the way it plays.
The only negative feature is that the horn's original
hard, shaped case (with a detachable canvas cover)
has a broken handle. However, it is possible to buy
a good lightweight case with backpack straps online
(e.g. the 'Champion') for less than £100.
Further details: this virtually 'iconic' Hoyer horn, in
continuous production since the early 1960s, is a
lovely instrument with very good 'note
security', a focussed, compact sound and
a flexible range of tone colours.
With quite a wide left hand 'grip' or span
(11 cm) from the finger hook to the 4th valve lever,
it is best suited to an adult player or possibly
a teenager with larger-than-average
hands.
NB: the horn is currently housed near Lichfield,
Staffordshire, UK, with its owner.
Contact details can be
provided on request.
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Halstead Music acts as an agent only,
accepting no responsibility as a principal.
Red Dragon I.T. Ltd.