Dotzauer Parforce Horn in Bb 18220

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Dotzauer Parforce Horn in Bb 18220

Dotzauer

Parforce Horn in Bb 18220

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 460613
Brand: Dotzauer
Model: Parforce Horn in Bb 18220
Price: $1,934.90

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The Dotzauer 18220 Parforce Horn is a beautifully crafted instrument, offering a powerful and authentic sound characteristic of the traditional hunting horn. It’s a premium-priced choice perfect for serious enthusiasts, historical re-enactors, and those seeking a unique and commanding presence in orchestral or solo settings. The build quality is solid, but be aware of its specialized nature.

Product Description

  • Dotzauer Parforce Horn in Bb 18220
  • Parforce Horn
  • Concert model
  • 1 Winding
  • Diameter Ø (exterior): Approximately 50 cm
  • Diameter Ø (bell): 31 cm
  • Finely hammered bell made of extra thin gold brass plate
  • Powerful sound
  • Big concert sound
  • Double conical tuning slide in nickel silver for mouthpieces with forest horn shank 8 mm
  • Includes mouthpiece
PROS
  • • Finely hammered gold brass bell delivers a rich, resonant tone.
  • • Double conical slide offers precise intonation control for mouthpieces.
  • • Robust construction ensures durability for frequent use and transport.
  • • Includes a well-matched mouthpiece, ready to play out of the box.
CONS
  • • The single winding design limits its range compared to double-wound horns.
  • • Relatively heavy, especially for extended playing sessions.
  • • Parforce horns are inherently specialized, limiting versatility outside hunting/historical contexts.

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Key Features

Key Bb
Material Gold brass (bell), Nickel silver (slides)
Bell Size 31 cm
Coils 1
Finish Lacquered
Weight Approximately 3.5 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gold brass adds a warmth and complexity to the tone, resulting in a richer and more nuanced sound than a typical brass bell – it’s less harsh and more resonant.
Yes, the 8mm forest horn shank is a standard size for mouthpieces designed for Parforce horns, allowing for interchangeability with other compatible mouthpieces.
Single winding simplifies the design, potentially making it slightly easier to handle, but it does limit the overall range and flexibility compared to a double-wound horn.

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