F Helicon for sale, or trade

fpoon · Post by **fpoon** » Wed May 11, 2005 4:29 pm

For sale or trade:

An old school F Helicon. A buddy of mine bought the horn several years ago (not clue on where he bought or from whom) and had it put into playing condition by Lee Stofer. He has used it very little sense then, playing it at a gig here and there and doing regular oiling, etc.

As far as brand goes, one of the pictures has a name on it, probably the maker? (IMG_0969) If anyone recognizes the name, please reply and let everyone know.

I would be willing to consider a trade for this horn. Please get in touch with me either via PM or email.

Pictures are located at : http://filebox.vt.edu/users/fpoon/
They were taken with some high resolution digital camera, so they may take a moment to load.

Joe Baker · Post by **Joe Baker** » Wed May 11, 2005 4:38 pm

W Stowasser & Sohne, Graslitz
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Joe Baker, who's not sure how, but assumes he's related to Ignaz Stowasser, one of the people variously credited with invention of the helicon.

Lee Stofer · Post by **Lee Stofer** » Fri May 13, 2005 5:31 pm

The instrument is indeed a Stowasser & Sohne F helicon, and is quite old. The seller should consult me first, for two reasons; 1) As a simple courtesy, to secure permission to use my name in their advertisement, and, 2) because the the owner, at the time I delivered the not great, but repaired and playable helicon to him, agreed to contact me first if he decided to sell it.