1960 Vintage King H. N. White Made Double French Horn Wow SN: 357256
Model Number: 1159 Double Bb and F (lacquer Finish)
Finish: Clear Baked on Lacquer
Bore: .468
Bell Diameter: 12"
Weight: 5 Ibs. 15 ozs.
Mouthpiece: None Provided
Case: Yes, new SKB
King Double French Horn Background:
King French Horns have long enjoyed the enthusiastic acclaim of many of the most discriminating artists in symphony orchestras and outstanding concert band organizations. This whole-hearted approval has resulted in firmly establishing King French Horns as a progressive contribution to the music world.
In order that you may be convinced of this claims, we ask only that you try this instrument and compare it with any other make, European or American. Make this comparison as exhaustive as you wish-compare its exquisite tone quality, its beautiful design, its wonderful valve action-the you too will be convinced that King French Horns are truly "The World’s Finest." –King White Way No. 20 Catalog 1958
King Double French Horn Condition and Information:
For sale by The H. N. White Company LLC this incredible King French horn is in fantastic condition. The H. N. White Company was known as one of the finest producers of professional French horns, and you really can see and hear the quality that went into this horn. This King Double French horn has been fully restored to like new condition. The valves have been fully rebuilt along with every slide. The French horn has been fully air tested and is air tight with no leaks. The finish is new baked on lacquer and looks amazing. Clear bake on lacquer is one of our most durable finishes and will last a long time if taken care of. The valves operate smoothly and superfast. There are no small dings that we can see. All sections of this French horn are stamped with the appropriately with matched serial numbers.
· The French horn has new baked on lacquer finish and it is 99.9% perfect.
· The engraving shows no signs of over buffing and is crisp and clear.
· The valves and slides have been rebuilt and are fully air tight.
· The valves operate smoothly and superfast.
· There are no dents any were on the French horn.
· Comes with new SKB made case.
· The French horn has been fully serviced and is ready to play.
Please keep in mind that this is a restored horn (with some very small imperfections) and if you ae expecting it to be as good as a new one then this is not the horn for you. At The H. N. White Company LLC, we spared no expense to return this French horn to like new condition, which includes using parts that match original specifications and only highly qualified craftsmen. It was a labor of love for us to return this instrument to as close to like new condition as anyone is going to get.
Every effort has been taken to return this King Double French Horn to perfect playing condition. If you are looking to improve your craft and sound then it is time to upgrade to the choice of professionals worldwide with the HN White made King French horn. In order to improve your sound you must play with the very best equipment and todays horns do not compare. This King French horn sounds great and plays like it looks. The HN White King French horn plays like no other French horn and its range is simply amazing.
The H. N. White Company LLC:
Mr. H. N. White’s vision to produce only the highest quality musical instruments was his legacy to the professional artist. For over seventy years H. N. White made King musical instruments were the highest quality and built to be acoustically correct. Today the company is owned by the third generation of the family and their purpose at “house of Kings” is unyielding dedication to preserving company history and restoring the world’s finest musical instruments to their original quality and beauty. No expense is spared to return our instruments to like new condition, which includes using parts that match original specifications and only highly qualified craftsmen.
H. N. White Company Restoration Services:
The “house of Kings” has always been about providing the very best in refurbished musical instruments and now for the first time or restoration department is open to the public. Our goal is to provide the highest level of quality just like we do for our in-house instruments. Our services include full restoration such as: new clear baked lacquer, new silver plating, and just about any plating finish you can think of. Contact us and let’s get the conversation started about your project.