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KNOPF full double
£1,550.00
Maker: Herbert Fritz KNOPF,
Markneukirchen, GDR (the former East
Germany).
Type: F/Bb double
Bell throat profile: medium
Alloy: lacquered yellow brass
Bell flare: fixed
Visual/cosmetic condition: lacquer worn in the usual,
expected places; there are a few dings and
blemishes: these can be seen in photos #1 and #5.
Original case in scruffy but functional condition.
Further details: a characterful H.F. Knopf horn, probably
dating from the 1940s-1950s, when nearly all high
quality brass instruments were hand-made by a single
'master craftsman'. Weighing only 2.44kg, it comes with
an alternative main tuning slide with a central manual
rotary change valve with its own tuning slide for either
'A' or 'A+' (stopping).
There are 2 old original mouthpieces, by
Knopf and Besson.
The horn plays beautifully over the entire range, with a
warm but clear sound and a very good high
register.
It has been in its case, unplayed, for over 40 years,
and is currently housed with its owner in Enfield,
North London. Contact details can be supplied on
request.
Its 'sub-£2K' price qualifies it for a parallel
listing in the 'Intermediate' category, although it is
a professional-quality horn.
The photos can be viewed in greater detail
by opening and saving them.
Halstead Music acts as an agent, accepting
no responsibility as a principal.
Red Dragon I.T. Ltd.