French Classical Orchestra Horn after Courtois Neveu Aîné (Paris, ca. 1820)
The Courtois orchestra horn is copied after an original in excellent condition with original crooks that was acquired by Seraphinoff Historical Instruments in 2012. The bore is slightly smaller than the Halari and Raoux models. Crooks are made with the original smaller sized mouthpiece inlet for use with historical mouthpieces. When 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 and solid low register. Bell diameter, 28.5cm (11 7/32") Bore, 10.92mm (.430")
| * Pricing (in USD) | |
| Orchestra Horn (body) | $4,083 |
| Crooks (A = 440 or 430) | |
| C Alto | $145 |
| Bb Alto | $255 |
| A | $261 |
| Ab | $27 |
| G | $286 |
| 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.