All,
I tried the Durk D3 at Southeast, which is the Alex 103 copy. It really
surprised me, in its evenness of tone and intonation, as well as overall
response. It sells for a lower price-point, making it easier for anyone to pick
up an Alex in troubled economic times. I would definitely
However, I believe (but on only scanty evidence) that from time to time
the construction and design have been tweaked.
One part that is different over the years is the bell. I have a personal
fondness for the sound of the Alexanders (50s and early 60s, I believe, but
I could be wrong) that
I also tried a Durk copy of the Alex 103. The only I didn't like was the lever
on the change valve. For me, it was uncomfortable.
By the way Brent, please give Ray Hankins my best regards.
Walt Lewis
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Updates to hornplayer.net since 25th February 2009:
FRENCH HORNS FOR SALE - New
Pardon the double post!
I'm selling a used Alexander stopping mute and I wanted to post to the lists
before eBay. It has a few dings in the corpus, the cork is in great shape as
is the lacquer and this mute is LOUD. This mute retails for about $340 from
Osmun, I'm asking $215 or best
Dear Horn Listers:
Please allow me this opportunity to invite those of you attending the NEHW
at Ithaca College this weekend to visit the Lawson Horns / Kendall Betts Horn
Camp exhibits in room 3304 in the Whalen Center.
I will have the full inventory of Lawson demonstration models,
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