Ed Kruspe Erfurt Germany Double French Horn (Free Shipping Lower 48)

Up For Your Consideration is a Very Nice Ed Kruspe Double French Horn from the early 1900's.   Please consider, this horn is around 110-115 years old and does have some imperfections.  This horn is absolutely stunning and has a beautiful sound that is unique to horns of this era. .  I was told that the earlier Kruspe Horns had sterling silver mixed in with the Yellow Brass, which may explain why this horn has such an amazing sound.  This horn is extremely light and easy playing.  I just had the thumb trigger modified by Bruce Roberts after several horn players told me the thumb trigger was terrible over the years.  I have gotten some good feedback from players since the thumb valve was modified, and have to say Bruce did a wonderful job making this horn more comfortable to play.  The horn has an unlacquered finish throughout the instrument,  The horn recently came out of the shop and was given an inspection:  All of the tuning slide pull  freely, all of the valve caps turn freely, and the valves are fast, quiet, and responsive,, The has horn has a beautiful sound and the horn can really sing!  There are some small dings, dents, surface scratches, and other signs of character. The engraving looks very nice and the garland on the bell is beautiful.  The hand guard does have a small tear, I would have replaced the hand guard but did not think it was worth it heating up 110 plus year old brass.  This horn really is fine "as is" and does not need serious work done to it.  One might consider having the valves being re-plated in the future, but for now several players have told me that the horn has the most beautiful sound.  It also includes a vintage hard case that someone would most likely want to replace.  Please check out the pictures for further clarification of condition.   THIS HORN IS A BEAUTY!   If you are not happy with your purchase for any reason, all sales come with a 10 day no fuss return policy.  If you are in the Chicagoland area, please schedule an appointment to come out any play any of the 50 or more used double horns that I have for sale.  This horn is priced to sell at $3550 with Free Shipping in the Lower 48 States.  

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