Wichita

　　Band Instrument CompanyWichita,

　　Kansas*** Seems that University of Indiana professor Richard Seraphinoff is America's expert on early horns.  He builds several different historical copies, at least one of which is based on a horn that our small workshop sold him.  In any event, we consider him a friend and an expert.  Horns produced by him are built to high standards, showing top-quality workmanship.*** This one's his "Cor-Solo, after L. J. Raoux" and you can read all about it from his web site.  Our instrument was produced in 1993 and appears to have been played very little in the past three decades.  No dents to be found, a couple of tiny dings and that's it.  The horn is a good "9.9 on a scale of ten".*** Seraphinoff's horns are, in our opinion, true "best buys". That means we think they should be more expensive than they are.   Bult the time of delivery is said to be eighteen months or more, so if you're patient, you can take advantage of the low price and the high quality.*** In the meantime, this gorgeous jewel is available for immediate shipment. That means "today"*** Just as an aside..the horn looks very much like the one shown in the Galay book.   Have a look at our photos!*** Five crooks :  G / F / E / Eb / D.  PLEASE NOTE that this is a fixed mouthpipe horn.  That means tuning to other keys is accomplished by changing the tuning slides.  Apologies for any confusion from our initial posting!*** NOTE PLEASE: THIS HORN IS PRICED WITHOUT CASE. A poorly-fitting used case is available for free.*******We stock horns by the World's best makers, including Alexander, Schmid, Holton and Conn and always have a good supply in our warehouse. Come to Wichita, breathe the Kansas prairie air and play the best horns in the World side by side. We'll even meet you at the airport!!

　　Wichita

　　Band Instrument Company is a small musical instrument emporium located in the

　　center of the USA.  The owners are Kansas

　　natives Gary L. Ray and his two sons. 

　　Founded

　　by a woodwind repair technician in 1953, we soon will commence our

　　seventy-first year in business.

　　We're not

　　a "back bedroom" operation but can report that we are the owners of a proper "brick

　　and mortar" workshop.

　　We enjoy

　　a sterling reputation for ethical business transactions and confirm to our friends

　　and clients the simple fact that we expect to be in business forever.Wichita Band's service warranty is the same as it's been for more than four decades:"ALL new and all used instruments sold by Wichita Band Instrument Company come with our 24 month service warranty. It's in addition to any factory guarantees. For two full years, we will repair or replace (whichever in our estimation is the more advisable), pads, corks, springs or other parts required, at no charge to the customer. In the event of cracked or damaged wood sections, we will repair at no cost to the customer or replace the section and charge the customer only for our net costs for the replacement section. Often, wood replacement parts are supplied from the manufacturer at no charge. The customer is responsible for shipping and insurance charges. Cases and plating finishes are not covered by our service warranty but are sometimes covered by factory guarantees." Wichita Band Instrument Company maintains a repair department capable of restoration work of the highest quality. Even though repairs are essentially "free" for the first two years, after that period has expired, we remain at your service to maintain and repair your musical equipment forever. It's our "service after the sale" promise and has been since 1953! In the event that a customer requires service under factory guarantees or Wichita Band's service warranty, the item must be returned to us and not directly to the manufacturer.**** WICHITA BAND INSTRUMENT COMPANY / WICHITA, KANSAS /  USA