No Name Horns?


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Posted by Steven on April 30, 2003 at 17:12:37:

Does anyone here play a no name horn?
I've been offered a few helicons since I first posted, some BBb, some EEb, some 4 valve, some 3 valve, some factory-made, some home-made, some in perfect condition, some in rolling chassis condition, some big name brands, and.....some no name horns.

Now, being a woodwind player, I understand "stencil horns". But what is the reasoning behind "no name" horns? Horns that have no markings at all to give a hint as to who manufactured it, where and when? Are there any sort of guidelines to try and find out a brass instrument's origin?
If everything else about the horn seems to be preferable to one that sports a name brand, is there any reason for not buying it?
Appreciatively,
Steven


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