Hi, Just obtained an old Single Kruspe horn. Where would one find any serial numbers? There is a 16 on the bottom of the middle valve cap. Is that it?
The horn is brass, has string rotors and says: EDKRUSPE, ERFURT and Made in Germany. It was the previous owners fathers horn and he is 85 now and they guess the horn is about 65 years old. That puts it about 1942 from those estimates. It's not in perfect condition and, unfortunately, has hints of red rot. Couple dings. The keys were clacky, but quieted down with thick key oil. Before oiling the rotors I pulled the 3 slides and they did pop when pulled out. It has a wonderful tone. Guess despite it's appearance and old age problems it isn't dead yet! Oh, I do have another question. How did they consider these single horns back then? Was it made as a student horn as they tell people single horns are now a days (at least here in the states... ). Or, is it considered a normal horn despite the fact it is a single horn in F? Dawn Marie _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
