Verus Chicago Double Horn

Note: Each Verus Chicago is individually customized by Dennis Houghton. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery even if the horn is listed as "in-stock" VERUS: (Latin) True; truthful; genuine; actual; real; just. Lightweight Geyer-Style Wrap with Superior Response and Brilliance across a Dynamic Range The Verus "Chicago" was designed after an original Carl Geyer instrument owned by Houghton Horns, featuring a medium-large bell and a proprietary mouthpipe taper which optimizes the qualities of the original Geyer pipes. Years of dedicated research and refinement results in a superior horn with a responsive tone that can cut through large orchestral settings, or is equally at home in small chamber groups. Lightweight yellow brass construction and nickel tuning slides enhance tonal clarity, while a 0.476" / 12.09 mm bore optimizes performance. An adjustable thumb lever and pinky hook ensure comfort, nickel rotor casings and slide tubing increase durability, and elegant engravings for visual ap