F/Bb Double Horn · Model 1104

The double horn has established itself as the orchestral instrument of choice. The combination of full Bb and F horn offers the musician great flexibility in intonation and tone. There is also a definite correlation between mass and tonal projection. With full double horns the thumb valve serves to change to either the shorter Bb horn or the longer F horn.

Modell 1104 is manufactured with an extra thumb valve in E/A, but equipped with a second thumb lever to operate the 5th valve. The musician can choose between half tone or stopping length by a removable extension slide.

Characteristics:

Key:
Bore:
Bell flare diameter:
Bell throat:
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Material:
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No. of thumb valves:
F/Bb or Bb/F
12,1 mm
310 mm
Medium Large
Large
Yellow brass, gold brass or nickel silver
5
2
Fully independent Bb and F valve slides
E-/A-valve and stopping valve
K-Modell
Changing valve with string action