Ed. Kruspe "Gumpert Model" Compensating Double Horn c.WW1

Description

Kruspe "Gumpert Model" Compensating Double Horn
Built c.1906-1920.
SHIPS AFTER JULY 4.
Please read the entire description, and the AUCTION TERMS below, BEFORE bidding!
Greetings! I offer this rare compensating double French horn by Eduard Kruspe of Erfurt, Germany. The bell is marked "Ed. Kruspe / Hoflieferant / Erfurt / (Eagle logo, barely visible) / (D.R.G.M. number not discernable) / Jos. Jiran / -Chigago-" (
D.R.G.M. stands for "Deutsches Reiches Gebrauchs Musterschutz" - meaning protected copyrighted design under the German government.) D.R.G.M. numbers were used on many German products from
1891 to 1952. The D.R.G.M # for this instrument should be 295125, which describes the F/Bb change valve of the Gumpert Model. This model was first produced in about 1906. The retailer, Joseph Jiran of Chicago IL, USA, was active there from 1898 to his death in 1957. He was dealing in Pan American and Conn instruments by 1925. This horn probably was built and sold prior to World War One, although possibly shortly after.
DESCRIPTION:
This instrument is built to play in F/Bb. It also includes a mainslide crook for Eb
, possibly built from Conn parts. The finish is clear lacquer over brass, with maybe 60% remaining. The lacquer is not original, and was likely added during an overhaul. Construction is mostly yellow brass, with German silver trim. The compensating system, instead of having two completely separate air paths for the F and Bb sides, simply adds the necessary short lengths to the Bb valve slides, the thumb valve cutting off this air path for the Bb side. This makes the instrument lighter and more responsive. Compensating horns got a bad rap due to cheap makes from Italy and elsewhere, which played rather badly; but this model was the weapon of choice for some of the era's finest hornplayers.
CONDITION:
Cosmetically fair
overall
. The four rotary valves
operate fairly smoothly; however the springs are rather weak and will need replacement. The rotors are a leaky, but not too bad for a horn over 100 years old. The 1st valve top bearing plate does not seat; it spins and will require repair or remanufacture. There are some pretty good dents in the bell flare and bell throat, and signs of repair. There is a German silver protective patch covering a thin spot inside the bell flare. There is also a protective patch where the thumb rubs the bell tail. One of the ferrules has a seam split which is leaking, indicated by the arrow in one of the pics. This will need to be patched or replaced. As mentioned above, the instrument seems to have been overhauled and relacquered in the distant past, and the buffing has nearly obliterated the Kruspe eagle logo and the D.R.G.M number.
See pictures. It is sold AS-IS with no warranties. See pictures. WYSIWYG.
PLAYING QUALITIES:
In spite of the issues outlined above, when I tape over the seam split in the ferrule, this
horn begs to be played and gives every indication of having a lot of potential. It responds well and produces a lovely, singing tone, with a beautiful high register and a surprisingly good low end as well. I do hear a hint of a rattle, which may be the bell wire. I can only imagine what this horn will sound like when all the issues above are properly addressed
.
NOTE that I make no representations made about its suitability for your intended use.
ACCESSORIES:
Original case in poor condition, smelling of mildew. E-flat crook which may have been built from Conn parts. No mouthpiece. Elton music lyre
.
See pictures; WYSIWYG.
SHIPPING:
Insured shipping via USPS will be . Located in
Syracuse NY. BUYER IS WELCOME TO PICK UP THE ITEM AND PAY UPON PICKUP.
NOTE:
I will sell only to the final recipient/end user.
I WILL NOT
sell to 3rd-Party buyers/reshippers such as SEKAIMON or US-BUYER.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
3rd Party buyers/reshippers will have their bids cancelled and their user IDs blocked.
NO OFF-EBAY SALES. If you want this item, bid per eBay's rules.
THE STRAIGHT DOPE:
This rare Kruspe Gumpert Model French horn has the potential to be a good player with the investment of some $$ and TLC, and will be a nice addition to your brass instrument collection
. All sales FINAL unless I determine that I significantly misrepresented it. I'll be happy to answer any questions about the instrument itself. Thanks for looking and good luck bidding!
TERMS:
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2)
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4) No reserve, so bid to own it.
5) SOLD STRICTLY AS IS. It's a used item, not a new item. I have striven to represent it accurately. No refunds unless I determine it to be SIGNIFICANTLY MISREPRESENTED.
6)
SHIPPING:
SHIPS AFTER JULY 4. INSURED SHIPPING VIA USPS WILL BE . U.S. BUYERS ONLY.
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I do my utmost to honestly and accurately describe and picture my items. The pics tell the story. Message me with questions prior to auction close, I'll gladly answer. If you want to phone, message me for my number. All you nice honest folks out there, thanks for looking! Happy Bidding and Good Luck!
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