KRUSPE COMPENSATING DOUBLE, yellow brass

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£1,790.00

 

 

SOLD

 

 

Maker: ED. KRUSPE


 

Type:  F/Bb/A+ 5-valve compensating double

 

 

Bell throat profile: Medium-Large

 

Alloy: yellow brass

 

Bell flare: detachable

 

Valve compression: very good since the rotors were plated and

lapped-in a few years ago.

 

Visual/cosmetic condition: good; the lacquer is worn in many

places: see the photos.


 

Water key: 3 Joykeys.

 

Adjustable duck's foot.

 

Paxman black fibreglass 'suitcase'.

 

 

Further details: a lovely vintage Kruspe dating from the

era when all high quality brass instruments were hand-

made by a single 'master craftsman'.

The horn has an impressive 'professional' history, having been

played several years ago by Robert Cook, former

Principal, BBC N.O.W. and Scottish Chamber Orchestra.

 

The horn plays beautifully over the whole range, with a

well-slotted/centred high register in particular.

  

 

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accepting no responsibility as a principal.

 

 

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KRUSPE COMPENSATING DOUBLE, yellow brass