For sale is a gold brass semi-double horn by the late German master craftsman, Melchior. (Rotary valve plating, internal tubing cleaned) This is a non-lacquered instrument. Melchior is known for being the horn of choice for Gerd Seifert, the renowned horn player who supported the golden age of Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic. However, due to Melchior running his workshop single-handedly, the number of instruments in circulation was small, making them extremely rare. 《About the Instrument's Condition》 This instrument was imported from Germany and has undergone rotary valve plating and slide adjustments in Japan. Therefore, it is in perfect airtight condition. Furthermore, it is in excellent condition with no dents. 《About the Tone, etc.》 The tone is rich and elegant, and the intonation is also very good. It has many overtones and a mellow tone. Although it is a semi-double horn, the intonation and sound quality of the compensating F-side are very good, and I believe you can play it without any difference from a full double horn. (Regarding the tone, you can get a good idea by imagining the "Brahms Horn Trio" recorded in 1968 by Eschenbach, Drolc, and Seifert. It is an instrument with an elegant and beautiful tone) 《Other》 Although it is a semi-double horn, the weight is about the same as or slightly lighter than a typical full double horn. Therefore, the tone is not too light. Also, the playing feel doesn't have too much resistance, and it shouldn't require extreme stamina. I think you can play it stress-free from top to bottom (the high notes also sound, but the low notes are really easy to play well). There are no major dents on the instrument that would hinder playing, but as it is an old instrument, there are some shallow dents. There are no large or deep dents, so the condition is not too bad. If you are looking for a Melchior, I would be grateful if you would consider it. (Please consider before purchasing if you are looking for perfection or are overly concerned about minor details, as this is a used item.) Thank you for your understanding.