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S.E. Shires Q21 French Horn

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The S.E. Shires Q21 is a current-production full double horn in F/Bb with a Geyer/Knopf layout. Dealer information lists China as the manufacturing country.

S.E. Shires Q21 is positioned as a Knopf-style/Geyer-Knopf Q Series horn with focused, articulate sound and nickel-silver tubing in published descriptions.

Bore: 12.1 mm / .476 in; Bell: Detachable; Materials: Body: yellow brass or nickel-silver tubing; bell: yellow brass; Linkage: String; Finish options: Lacquered or unlacquered raw brass.

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    Specs at a Glance

    Type
    Full double horn
    Key
    F/Bb
    Design family
    Geyer/Knopf
    Bell
    Detachable
    Bore
    12.1 mm / .476 in
    Materials
    Body: yellow brass or nickel-silver tubing; bell: yellow brass
    Linkage
    String
    Finish options
    Lacquered or unlacquered raw brass
    Made / assembled in
    China (dealer-reported)
    Production type
    Factory-made
    Availability
    Current production; special order
    Configuration notes
    • Exact specifications can vary by listing or production run, so check the details before buying.
    • Bore follows the current manufacturer specification; older instruments and regional variants should be checked separately.
    Sources for checked specifications

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    Published new prices

    • USD 7,395Q21, yellow brass, detachable bell; finish needs seller confirmationAs of

    Prices vary by configuration and may exclude case, tax and shipping.

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