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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.
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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,...
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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...
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French Horn Annual Cleaning — Very Satisfying!
Is it time to get your horn cleaned? Schedule your repair appointment now.
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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.
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Brass Repair Magic
Is it time for your annual cleaning? Schedule an appointment with our repair shop.
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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...
