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 descant has a beautiful tone! It is fairly easy to play and responds well in all registers. Descant are not usually made with Nickel-Silver, so this is a unique find! This horn comes with an F attachment and has an extra large bell.
Descant horns are typically built as double horns that stand in Bb with an F alto side that is shorter than the F side of a standard double horn. They are ideal for playing high, light literature.
- Type: DESCANT Bb/High F
- Primary Material: Nickel-Silver
- Lead Pipe Material: Nickel-Silver
- Bore Size (Inches/Millimeters): .468”/11.89 mm
- Bell: Detachable, XL
- Water Keys: 2 Standard, 1 Amado
- Linkage: String, Mechanical on stopping valve and trigger
- Origin: UK
- Case: Black leather turtle shell case
Compression Ratings
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Bb | 4.5 | 3.6 | 1.1 | Trigger: 3.2 |
| High F | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.3 | Stopping: 1.3 |
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 descant has a beautiful tone! It is fairly easy to play and responds well in all registers. Descant are not usually made with Nickel-Silver, so this is a unique find! This horn comes with an F attachment and has an extra large bell.
Descant horns are typically built as double horns that stand in Bb with an F alto side that is shorter than the F side of a standard double horn. They are ideal for playing high, light literature.
- Type: DESCANT Bb/High F
- Primary Material: Nickel-Silver
- Lead Pipe Material: Nickel-Silver
- Bore Size (Inches/Millimeters): .468”/11.89 mm
- Bell: Detachable, XL
- Water Keys: 2 Standard, 1 Amado
- Linkage: String, Mechanical on stopping valve and trigger
- Origin: UK
- Case: Black leather turtle shell case
Compression Ratings
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Bb | 4.5 | 3.6 | 1.1 | Trigger: 3.2 |
| High F | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.3 | Stopping: 1.3 |