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Tenor Horn
Specification
- Pitch E-flat
- Bore: 11.75mm (.470")
- Bell Diameter: 203mm (7.99")
- Choice of 5 straight interchangeable leadpipes
- Length 525mm
- Weight: 1.74kg
- Top sprung Monel® pistons resist corrosion
- Brass valve guides give positive valve action
- Available with (Soloist) or without tuning shunt (Artiste)
| Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Straight Leadpipes |
No tortuous bends in the most crucial part of the instrument |
| 5 Interchangeable Leadpipes to choose from. View leadpipes graph. | Gives a choice of musical qualities. View Leadpipe and Bells article. |
| Fine tuning shunt for all notes (soloist model only) | With an independent main tuning slide, this shunt allows fine tuning with colleagues. No levers |
| Large bore (.470") | More flexibility with intonation, tone and response |
| Redesigned tube layout | Corrosion resistant |
A Closer Look at the Valve Section
Fine Tuning Shunt (Soloist Model)
Clear Access to Valves
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