Dotzauer Parforce Horn Bb/Eb 18270

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Dotzauer Parforce Horn Bb/Eb 18270

Dotzauer

Parforce Horn Bb/Eb 18270

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 139756
Brand: Dotzauer
Model: Parforce Horn Bb/Eb 18270
Price: $2,924.90

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This Dotzauer Parforce Horn is a beautifully crafted instrument, built for recreating authentic 19th-century hunting calls and ceremonial music. The gold brass gives it a rich, focused sound, and the switching mechanism is remarkably smooth. It's perfect for historically informed performance specialists and collectors who appreciate traditional horn-making techniques.

Product Description

  • Dotzauer Parforce Horn Bb/Eb 18270
  • Parforce Horn
  • Switchable to Bb/Eb
  • Concert model
  • Valve with bronze exchange
  • Switching mechanism with Minibal ball joints
  • Water key
  • Completely made of gold brass
  • Double conical inner tuning slide
  • Tubes mounted on supports
  • Exterior dimension: 50 cm
  • Bell: Ø 31 mm
  • No wrapping
  • Completely polished
  • Diamond-hard stove enamel finish
  • Silver-plated mouthpiece
PROS
  • • Gold brass construction delivers a warm, resonant tone, ideal for hunting calls.
  • • Switchable Bb/Eb allows for versatility across historical performance practices.
  • • Minibal ball joints ensure exceptionally smooth and reliable valve action.
  • • Diamond-hard stove enamel finish provides exceptional durability and visual appeal.
CONS
  • • The all-gold brass construction makes it relatively heavy for extended playing.
  • • Parforce horns have a limited tonal palette compared to modern horns.
  • • The specialized nature means it's not a general-purpose instrument.

Product Video

Key Features

Key Bb/Eb
Material Gold Brass
Bell Size 31 mm
Coils Single
Finish Diamond-hard stove enamel
Weight Approximately 4.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The bronze exchange valve provides a surprisingly smooth action, but it’s still a different feel than a modern piston valve – expect a bit more resistance and a unique acoustic response.
The diamond-hard stove enamel is very durable, but it's not entirely scratch-proof; careful handling is still recommended to maintain its pristine appearance.
Given the horn's darker timbre, a mouthpiece with a moderately deep cup and a smaller throat will best complement its character and bring out its full potential.

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