French Classical Horn After M. A. Raoux (Paris, ca. 1820)
Raoux French Orchestra Horn
The Raoux orchestra horn has been designed after an original in excellent condition in the instrument collection at Schloß Kremsegg in Kremsmunster Austria, and using information from an original Raoux orchestra horn of the same period owned by Seraphinoff Historical Instruments. The bore lies midway between the Halari and Courtois orchestra horns. Crooks are made with the original tapers and smaller sized mouthpiece inlet for use with historical mouthpieces. If using a modern mouthpiece with this instrument, it is recommended to turn down the shank to fit properly into the smaller inlet.
The larger bell throat of this model gives it a warm sound, but it is quite centered and agile.
Bell diameter, 28cm (11 1/32") Bore, 11.18mm (.440")
| * Pricing (in USD) | |
| Orchestra Horn (body) | $4,083 |
| Crooks (A = 440 or 430) | |
| C Alto | $145 |
| Bb Alto | $255 |
| A | $261 |
| Ab | $275 |
| G | $268 |
| F | $411 |
| E | $426 |
| Eb | $438 |
| D | $655 |
| C Basso | $670 |
| Coupler for Bb Basso | $165 |
| Minor 3rd Coupler | $165 |
| Low-pitch Tuning Slide (A = 430 from 440) | $165 |
| Complete set - horn and all crooks | $8,400 |
* Prices effective January 1, 2023
Instruments are not supplied with cases. Please inquire if you would like information on where to find cases that will fit this model.