New Alexander 103 Detachable French Horn Bell Flare in Yellow Brass, Lacquered
New French horn bell flare from Alexander in Mainz, Germany.
The bell flare is yellow brass with detachable 1/2 ring that will fit any modern Alexander 103 French horn with detachable bell and standard Alexander bell ring.
It's a standard "spun" flare as supplied on new Alexander 103MAL double horns.
Alexander's standard bell is made using the spinning process that is common today. In this process, a large circular sheet metal disc is pressed with a tool against the rotating bell mold on a lathe until the sheet metal lies evenly against it. During this process the metal must be annealed again and again so that it changes form. Finally, the rim is flanged and a brass wire is inserted for reinforcement. The initial thickness of the sheet metal disc is 0.6mm.
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