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Horn Case

Alexander hard case. It fits Alex 1103 and horns with the same wrap. It's around 6 years old and in excellent condition. Has ample storage space for books and music as well as a compartment for valve oil, etc. The asking price is $200 + postage. Contact Brooke on brooke.prendergast@gmail.com [27 October 2012]

Single Horns

This Yamaha single Bb 322 was hand picked from 8 322's that I played. This horn was my backup horn while I played in the Coeur d'Alene Symphony for many years. It is in excellent condition and has excellent intonation. Cosmetically it is in very very good condition. Comes with hard Yamaha case. Call me at 208-267-2225 (office) or 208-755-0662 (cell) ...US $1350. Email Jim Thompson at vickiblake1@mac.com Horn in Idaho USA [16 March 2012]

Yamaha: Bb horn with A stopping valve, lacquered yellow brass, fixed bell, case, flipper and water key $1,800 Contact Mal on malcp777@yahoo.com.au or (02) 9869 2671 (Sydney) [26 October 2012]

Compensating Double Horns

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Full Double Horns

Alexander 503 In good condition - has been serviced regularly since I've owned it since 2003. This is a great horn to learn on or as an introduction to Alexander horns. It has a particularly good sound and has been played professionally for a number of years. The Alexander 503 was the Winner of the German Musical Instrument Prize for "Best Horn", 1995 & 2005. $POA. Suitable for intermediate & advanced students and professional players. The horn currently resides in Adelaide. Contact: bwg_horn@safe-mail.net. 0415 165 336. [18 September 2012]

Conn 6D: Yellow Brass. 3 previous owners. In good condition with a couple of minor dents. This horn plays well, with a beautiful sound and well centred high notes. $2500 ono. Please call Tina on 0414-554-754 or braint@bigpond.net.au (Sydney) [8 December 2012]

Conn 6D Great Value Double Horn. $1,100 . Call Steve for further info 0438 564 902 or email for some photos themusicscore@iprimus.com.au check out my website http://www.themusicscore.com.au/ (Sydney) [4 March 2011]

Conn 10D: Yellow brass, medium sized fixed bell, lacquered. Geyer-style valve layout. A beautiful horn in brand new condition. Price: $5,500. Please contact Andrew McKeich (02) 9948 1811 (W) or andrewmckeich@yahoo.com Sydney [26 February 2009]

Holton 179 Full double horn. When I bought it 4 years ago it was already nth hand - my best guess is it has been ex-orchestral band instrument. Serial number 599864. The photo probably has shown the worse of it, you may imagine that the whole instrument has a number of scratches and minor dents. However, the sound and slides and valve mechanism is still perfect. I used it for grade 5 and 7 exams. I use both this Holton 179 (brighter tone) and Conn 10DR (warmer tone) to prepare for my grade 8 exam, and I decided to use Conn instead. I am willing to take $2400 ono, which is lower than market value. I am quite sure any buyer would first be distracted by the cosmetics of the instrument, until they produce the powerful Holton sound. Playing this horn will give you an aura of being a horn veteran. The original Holton case (not perfect as well) included. If you can appreciate this horn I assume you already have your mouthpiece. Please contact Wilson (Sydney) - wilsonfong1975@gmail.com [29 November 2012]

Holton 179: Full Double. Only 2 owners, I picked it up in 1993 and since then it has travelled the world in youth orchestras. It's in good condition needs, and was purchased with a gentle dent in the bell which doesn't impact sound. A hard case is included. Email for more photos. $5000 ono. Contact Jenni on 0416 262 964 or gingerr_meggs@hotmail.com (Melbourne) [9 November 2010]

Holton 181 Full Double. Yellow brass with rose brass bell that helps produce a darker sound and maintain the quality right up to fortissimo. Approx 9 years old it was fully serviced last year and is in excellent working order but showing some cosmetic wearing and sctatching of laquer.A great player across all registers with even sound and response. The horn has been used professionally in NZ and is currently located in Dunedin. NZ $4000, please contact Nigel at njfjmf@gmail.com [1 July 2010]

Hoyer 6801 PM: Kruspe-wrap "Philadelphia" model / new condition / yellow brass / medium bell (detachable) / adjustable pinky-hook and thumb key / personally selected at the Hoyer workshop in Munich: $5,000. Contact Lee: 02 9876 5544 bighorn2001@hotmail.com (Sydney) [14 December 2011]

Hans Hoyer 801: $4,250.00 Brand New Condition, Never Used Meister Hans Hoyer 801. An excellent German made double horn with detachable bell made for the advancing student. The Hoyer 801 features a .468-inch bore with a Geyer wrap valve cluster with mechanical linkage for excellent response plus a 12.2-inch medium throat bell for superior resonance and projection. The Hoyer 801 also features an adjustable thumb lever for player comfort. The Horn includes a hard case (flat pack), mouthpiece and some horn music books. Please contact Amy - Mobile: 0439 887 824 Email: amyc_19@hotmail.com (Cammeray, Sydney) [19 May 2011]

Kalison French Horn KA9 For Sale approximately 5 years old. Comes with a Yellow Brass Bell with a detachable flare; and a Red Brass Bell - This bell has a slight dent The Horn is currently fitted with the Nickel Silver Bell
The bells are easy to change. Cost $2,500 with case Email kmbonnie305@gmail.com (Melbourne) [9 March 2011]

Kalison Model 50A: Full Double, yellow brass with rose brass fixed bell. 4 years old in good condition, comes with a hard case. $4,500 ono Contact Tina on 0409 128 810 or email: ms_snuffleuffagus@hotmail.com (Newtown, Sydney) [26 February 2009]

Lawson Model 804GL (predecessor to the Fourier). Ambronze, large belled horn. Large bore. Serial Number: #902S. This is a trademark large, heavy Lawson horn with a huge dark sound. It is in excellent playing condition with a degree of wear that you would expect from a horn this age (built August 1985). This horn had a full valve job 2.5 years ago, so you will be thrilled with it for years to come. Selling because the big Lawson sound sticks out like a sore thumb here in Singapore! Upgrades by James Patterson in December 2009 include: Custom Patterson lead pipe; Flipper; Valve rebuild; Strip lacquer; (Total Value: USD $2000)
Condition & Care: Horn has undergone yearly ultrasonic cleaning yearly since valve rebuild in 2009 (much healthier for the horn than chemical flush because it uses only water) I use Hetman oils. The instrument had one small patch near the LH pinky when I acquired it in 2003. See the photo for details.
Location & Availability: Singapore (now) /Nashville area (late June) /London (July)
Extras Included: Original lead pipe - not in very good condition; Hard rectangular "suitcase". Sturdy, but not pretty; Willson backpack style case & Bremner practice mute (if you pay for shipping)
Price: SGD $10,000 or AUS/USD $8000. Any of those currencies accepted.
Contact: Rebecca Davidson rebeccawdavidson@yahoo.com or +65 91252614 [8 May 2012]

Paxman 23E Medium Bore, Full Double, Detachable Bell,Marcus Bonner case, Denis Wick mute, 2 Mouthpieces, Played for 1.5 years out of 5. $8,500 for Horn and $8,800 with case, mute included. Contact Rob on 02 9816 5962 or 0419 632 673 or email: robin.livingstone@bigpond.com Horn is in Sydney [12 December 2012]

New Listing Paxman 23L. Made c. 2007 and unlacquered 2 years ago, this Paxman 23L has had all of it's dents removed and 5 cent Australian coins have been soldered onto the valves (from previous owner who currently plays in SSO) for easy reach and durability. The horn had a full service and acid bath 2 months ago. An extra Paxman nickel silver detachable bell is also included with the horn for added choice on sound production. Horn comes with MB5 navy case. Case includes room for mutes and sheet music (RRP $AU700). Price of $8000 is based on quote by one of Sydney's top brass repairers, but it is negotiable. More photos available upon request. Please contact Kara: hahn.kara@gmail.com [6 April 2013]

Paxman 20L: yellow brass, lacquered, detachable bell located in the Brisbane area. This wonderful Paxman is about ten years old and is in excellent condition. It has been recently serviced and is ready to go! Asking price is $7500 including a Thompson Edition case that is adequate but quite worn. Please contact Rachel via email at rachel_seay@hotmail.com for more information. Will you give this lovely horn a good home? (QLD) [5 March 2011]

Yamaha YHR-662 French Horn Made in the late 1980s Has been completely overhauled, dismantled, cleaned, dents removed, reassembled. Price is $1750.00 (USD) plus shipping, located in Olympia Washington, (USA). Contact John on workhorse2008@hotmail.com [17 April 2012]

Yamaha - 662 semi-professional Bb/F Double French horn. The horn is in excellent condition with 95% lacquer remaining.
This horn has been loved and played by me for the last 15 years with only one previous owner. Ideal for a beginner wanting to improve their sound and intonation.
Recent acid clean and service including polishing and greasing slides, restring and a dent in the bell was removed.
This horn delivers a strong sound with warm tones and the intonation is excellent in all registers. Comes with Yamaha hard case, 2 mouth pieces and cleaning brush.
I am located in Bonbeach Victoria post code 3196. AUD$2,000 ONO.
Contact Nigel on Nigel.D.Thomson@Gmail.com
My mobile number is 0432 984 577 [5 June 2009]

Yamaha 668: Yellow Brass. This is a fixed bell horn in good condition. (Minor dents and scratches) Plays well. $2500. Please call Tina on 0414-554-754 or braint@bigpond.net.au (Sydney) [9 December 2012]

New Listing Yamaha YHR668D11 Concert Horn with detachable bell for sale (Sydney). Only one owner and in very good condition, comes with original Yamaha hard case. Price $4,500 ono. Contact Sue on mobile 0414 626 213. [6 April 2013]

Yamaha Model YHR 868 GD, full double, Bb / F, detachable bell, Very good condition. Beautiful rich creamy tone, excellent projection. Price $5750 or near offer. Extra large bore and throat with customized hand-crafted-bell. Red gold with silver trim. Water key. Adjustable hand support and adjustable little finger support. Thumb key easily changed to sit in either Bb or F. It is lacquered, and the bell is hand crafted, not factory Yamaha. Case - standard Yamaha suitcase style with moulded interior. Approximately 10 kg total weight horn and case. I am a keen amateur but have an extremely busy gig and concert schedule apart from my full-time day job. The horn was purchased, sight unseen, from Halstead's in Britain, with consultation and much negotiation as to suitability with Tony Halstead, and a few players I know in the Scottish Opera. The horn had a complete service by Tony before being sent to Australia. Even after all the best advice the horn is unsuitable for my particular needs. After recent hand surgery and even with the Bb/F trigger change the instrument is too heavy. Given the extremely large throat and bore this exacerbates the issues and would mean a complete change of hand position in the bell. I love it but it's not for me. I received the horn late last year, gave it a real try for a couple of weeks and ended up with more hand problems, even with the trigger changed around. Will ship to just about anywhere in the world. Free postage in Australia. Cost of shipping elsewhere depends on where you are. I have plenty of good references on eBay under the name ausrandoman.

Photos http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h136/ausrandoman/French%20Horn/
I have many more photos - just ask if you want to see them. Contact Alan on walker@netcon.net.au or call 03) 54441081 or (03) 5332 6281 Horn is in Bendigo [12 July 2011]

Descant Horns

Alexander Model 107. Bb (with A stopping valve) + F Alto Descant Horn Gold Brass. Detachable Bell. $7000 Contact Simon Grieve in Melbourne on 03 9428 9270 or email grieve_simon@yahoo.com [19 March 2011]

Conn12D Double Descant Bb (+ stopping valve ) / F alto. Approx 5 years old with a ducks foot and adjustable finger hook the horn plays evenly across both sides with a well blended F alto. Hard case with a case cover and shoulder strap. Horn is located in Dunedin, NZ $4000, please contact Nigel at njfjmf@gmail.com [1 July 2011]

Finke descant f alto full double horn for sale. Have retired from horn playing from Coeur d'Alene Symphony in Idaho. Horn was regularly serviced by Houghton horns in Texas. Horn is yellow brass with extra accessories for condensation, pinky and thumb. Also has extra tuning slides for f alto side. Detachable bell and comes with non detached Pro Tec hard case. Horn is circa 1998. I was the second owner. This horn is excellent in intonation, the lower register on the f alto side and superb on centering and ease in the upper register on the f alto side. 208-267-2225 (office) 208-755-0662 (cell) US$3800 ono ....Jim Thompson Email: vickiblake1@mac.com Horn in Idaho USA [16 March 2012]

Deatils coming soon.... Paxman Bb/High F Small Bore from the '70's The horn is in Brisbane. Contact Neil on 07 3289 8030

Updated Listing Otto Descant: Bb/high F with detachable f loop. Yellow Brass with detachable bell and flat hard case $6,000 Horn is in Sydney. Contact Graham on gnichols@accsoft.com.au or call 0414 762 134 [20 February 2013]

Triple Horns

Alexander 307 Bb/A(E)/As(Es)/F/HighF: the instrument is in a perfect shape, it was ultrasonically cleaned and checked in Budapest by official Engelbert Schmid master in Hungary (December 2010), lacquer was removed. F alto is very stable and secure. Just the serious buyers, please. THE POSTAL TAX WILL BE PAID BY ME. If you would like to try the instrument, you will be welcome to my hometown Brasov-Romania and any of the cities in Romania or Budapest-Hungary. For more information and photos please do not hesitate to contact me at seicanudan@yahoo.com the horn have a Durk hand hammered bell and come with MB6 case. It's in yellow brass with a screw bell. If you're looking at buying one of these you'll know all about it, so I won't go on about it here. Suffice it to say that these wonderful horns aren't so sought-after for nothing, and this one plays like it's from heaven.I would keep it but I need the money.The shipping world wide after payment.trade with an low-priced double or descant horn is also interested for me. 5600EUR. More photos can be viewed HERE. CONTACT DAN SEICANU danseicanu@yahoo.com or 0040729727845 [13 March 2011]

FINKE: Full Triple Bb/F/HighF Mod 78. Americus

The only horn to cover the whole repertoire from 'Baroque' to the 21st. Century.
A Triple!
Too heavy?
A compensating triple maybe light, but inaccurate in intonation, inefficient on the low F side, and 'stuffy' in the middle register.
The solution? A 'light weight' full Triple.
My German, hand made Finke 78 (F/Bflat/HighF) purchased in 2010, is light, because of its 'state of the art' carbon fibre valves. Its superb, free blowing, well centered response on all sides, is due to the excellent taper of its lead pipe and 'Americus' bell. Both are detachable and interchangeable with other models from the Finke factory.
It comes in beautifully lacquered brass, in excellent condition, with a well crafted 'back pack' gig bag for ease of transport.
At $10,500(Aus) o.n.o , this horn is cheaper than most brand new double horns of equal quality.
Why sell it then?
I'm a retiring professional who would like to see someone use it to its full potential.
Contact Tony Buddle in Sydney on 02)94495014 or Email tonybuddle@iinet.net.au
[19 November 2012]

Paxman Triple Horn. Merewether System. Model 3785X. Nickel Silver, Detachable Bell $8000 Contact Simon Grieve in Melbourne on 03 9428 9270 or email grieve_simon@yahoo.com [19 March 2011]