Articles - Houghton Horns
Hans Hoyer G10 Disassembly – HH Repair Shop
Watch long-time Houghton Horns repair technician Benjamin Allen talk about and disassemble the very popular Hans Hoyer G10 Double French Horn.
What do manufacturers mean by “Demo” / “B Stock” / “C Stock” instruments?
Here’s a quick guide to some retail terms that might allow you to snag a great deal on a basically-new instrument. A Stock If an instrument (or any retail product,...
Where the Rubber Meets the Rotor: Knowing which rotor bumpers to buy
At Houghton Horns we use a very sharp razor blade to precisely trim bumpers, so only try this at home if you are comfortable shaving 1 mm slivers of material...
French Horn Annual Cleaning — Very Satisfying!
Is it time to get your horn cleaned? Schedule your repair appointment now.
How complex can a French Horn possibly be? – Engelbert Schmid Triple Reassembly
Assembling an Engelbert Schmid Triple Horn (F-alto) with Dennis Houghton, Co-owner – Houghton Horns. Learn more about Engelbert Schmid horns here.
Brass Repair Magic
Is it time for your annual cleaning? Schedule an appointment with our repair shop.
French Horn Bell Bending
Slo-mo video of Dennis Houghton pouring out Cerrobend after adjusting the bend on a bell tail. Don’t try this at home, folks! Does your instrument need its annual cleaning? Schedule...
