Vintage Elkhorn/Getzen Bell Flare - f-hole cut-outs french horn bell flare and good intonation

and good intonation

and then painted with the scrollwork

This cut out pattern has a bit more potential for snagging on clothing than other patterns

For all those who have fond memories of Kopprasch etudes

D-crook:  $350

Vintage Elkhorn/Getzen Bell Flare - f-hole cut-outs french horn bell flare and good intonationHere is a vintage bell, cleaned and customized with 15 f hole style cut outs. You can fit in with your fiddling friends or find a new way to appeal to string sections. This bell was obtained from an Elkhorn (division of Getzen) horn. Its serial number was 105754, which dates it to around 1958. It has been delacquered, fitted with an Alexander bell ring, cleaned and brought to a light brushed finish it is not polished. Original mass with bell ring =