A video demonstration of this horn can be seen here.
This is a sweet horn! According to Doug Hall (the current owner of McCracken horns) this horn was built in George's shop by John Campbell (who I don't know much about). This horn is certainly a well made, unusual, and amazing single Bb horn, though. It has a gorgeous, singing sound, is very easy to play, and has quite a cool aesthetic.
Cosmetically this horn is in excellent condition. There definitely was a dent at one point in the bell tail, but it was removed and is is hardly noticeable from a short distance. The valves have excellent compression, and all the parts seem to be in great shape. I did have to replace a couple of the stop arms with used King double horn parts due to poor fitment (I'm guessing sub-par repair shop work), but other than that they are all original. The replaced parts are brass not nickel, but this can hardly be seen.
No case is included with this horn. I'd suggest something like a soft screw bell gig bag (like the Gard 42-MSK case) for this one due to the unusual slides. No mouthpiece is included.
Feel free to contact me with any questions you have!
Rare McCracken Single Bb with Interchangeable F and Stopping Slides
Return Policy
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