Each consignment horn that we sell is thoroughly tested by our staff to ensure that you are receiving a quality product. These are the thoughts that were shared by our staff:    

This is an Alex 101. It is closely related to an Alex 103 with a few modifications. The 103 is significantly more popular, but this horn plays well and has a beautiful tone. This horn has excellent response in all registers. It is unlacquered. 

That horn was made in 1988. At that time there was just one style of 101.

• Small body (103 size)
• Wide bell throat
• Leadpipe and Bb horn tubing nickel silver
• You should find a Bb tuning slide (straight out of 3^rd valve)?
• Same air stream direction on both horns (Bb and F) – Kind of Merewether system
• Was mainly made for American market (wide bell section, nickel silver Bb horn, dark sound)

• Type: Double Horn F/Bb
• Primary Material: Yellow Brass
• Lead Pipe Material: Nickel-Silver
• Bore Size (Inches/Millimeters): .468''/12 mm
• Bell: Detachable 
• Linkage: String
• Origin: Germany

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