Alphorn made of spruce, natural lacquered, tuning Bb – 714006

Description

The alphorn made of spruce wood is the most played alphorn worldwide.

In Europe, America, and Asia, the tuning f is primarily played, while in Switzerland, the alphorn is most commonly used in the tuning fis/ges.

Characteristics and Features:

• 3-piece alphorn made of spruce wood in tuning Bb, multiple natural lacquered, without wrapping
• consisting of hand tube, middle tube, and bell tube, bell foot made of maple (hardwood)
• plug connections made of aluminum – gold anodized with sealing rings, therefore highly abrasion-resistant, very high fitting accuracy even after years without air loss
• high-quality and stable bell ring with 215 mm made of solid cherry wood
• consistent and uniform wall thickness of 7 mm
• tuned to 440 Hz (442 Hz possible)
• very intonation-secure and harmonious
• extremely easy response due to the special bell structure and wall thickness
• mouthpiece and alphorn bag not included in the delivery
• weight 2.1 kg
• made in Austria with Austrian woods
• new and originally packaged

The following tunings are available:

• Tuning Es, 4-piece, total length 403 cm
• Tuning f, 3-piece, total length 363 cm
• Tuning fis/ges, 3-piece, total length 343 cm
• Tuning g, 3-piece, total length 323 cm
• Tuning as, 3-piece, total length 303 cm
• Tuning Bb, 3-piece, total length 273 cm

Optionally, unlacquered alphorns or alphorns with special painting can also be delivered, prices on request.