Collection: English horn

Explore the most melancholic, warm, and evocative timbre of the woodwind family with our specialized selection of English horns. The English horn (a transposing double-reed instrument pitched in F, a perfect fifth below the traditional oboe) is an essential piece in symphonic orchestration, chamber music, and soundtracks due to its ability to perform solo passages of extraordinary lyricism. Its distinctive pear-shaped bell (liebesfuss) and curved bocal give it a cavernous, dense sound full of harmonics. If you are looking to buy an English horn that guarantees impeccable tuning, a noble response in the low register, and precise mechanics, our specialized online store offers the best options.

Our permanent stock includes instruments of high lutherie designed to meet the technical and emission challenges of this format:

• Noble Woods and Anti-Crack Systems: Instruments constructed from selected Mozambique grenadilla wood for its high acoustic density. We have models that incorporate internal resin linings or hybrid compositions in the upper body to prevent cracks or fissures caused by condensation and thermal changes.

• Complete Mechanics and Ergonomics: Equipped with semi-automatic or full automatic key systems, third octave key, C# and F resonance keys, and silver-plated mechanisms with adjustable thumb rests or harness hanging systems, essential for relieving the instrument's weight.

• Precision Bocals: Include curved bocals made of special alloys, calibrated to offer a hermetic fit and homogeneous airflow, reducing blowing resistance in octave leaps.

Each instrument features millimeter-precise key adjustment and high-seal cork and leather pads. Explore our specialized catalog and enjoy fully protected, monitored, and 100% secure shipping.