Author: heckelmaniac
Date: 2011-12-03 18:31
Dear Joop,
Also, you may wish to try the Puchner English horn.
I tried most all of the English horns on display at the IDRS convention in June in Tempe. In my estimation, (and most all of my English horn playing friends), the Puchner was easily several steps above and beyond anything else at the IDRS exhibition, even the extremely appealing Moenning "Platinum" model.
One friend, who has owned an amazing (and "ethereal') early 1970s Laubin English horn since new, remarked: "I love my Laubin, but this Puchner is likely the finest English horn have ever played." Another friend simply purchased the Puchner English horn on display on the spot. I have ordered a Puchner English horn, though with an extra key, left C#. I am sure Puchner can make an instrument for your with any key-work you may wish. Puchner often exhibits at the various trade shows in Europe. You can also arrange to visit Puchner in Germany when they have an instrument completed.
With best wishes,
Peter
Oboes.us
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