Dotzauer Parforce Horn in Bb 18215

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Dotzauer Parforce Horn in Bb 18215

Dotzauer

Parforce Horn in Bb 18215

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 139757
Brand: Dotzauer
Model: Parforce Horn in Bb 18215
Price: $1,175.90

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This Dotzauer 18215 is a beautifully crafted Parforce horn, offering a genuine historical feel and excellent projection. It's perfect for historically informed performance, hunting traditions, or players seeking a unique, focused sound—just be aware it’s not your go-to for standard orchestral repertoire.

Product Description

  • Dotzauer 18215
  • Parforce Horn
  • In Bb
  • 1 Loop
  • Outer diameter: approx. 50 cm
  • Bell diameter: 27 cm
  • Brass body
  • Tuning slide
  • Green wrap made of genuine leather
  • Silver-plated mouthpiece
PROS
  • • Excellent intonation for a natural horn design.
  • • The genuine leather green wrap offers a comfortable, traditional feel.
  • • Solid brass construction ensures durability and a warm tonal core.
  • • Silver plating provides a bright, responsive surface for playing.
CONS
  • • The single loop design limits dynamic range compared to double-coil horns.
  • • Parforce horns are inherently less versatile than modern orchestral horns.
  • • The weight, typical of brass hunting horns, can be fatiguing over extended playing.

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Key Features

Key Bb
Material Brass with Silver Plate, Genuine Leather Wrap
Bell Size 27 cm
Coils 1
Finish Silver-Plated
Weight Approximately 3.5 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The leather wrap subtly dampens vibrations, contributing to a warmer, more mellow tone compared to a purely metal wrap, typical of some modern horns.
While playable, the demands of natural horn playing and the limited range make it more suited for intermediate to advanced players already familiar with horn technique.
Silver plating requires regular polishing to prevent tarnish and maintain its reflective qualities, but it's a fairly standard maintenance requirement for brass instruments.

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