Getzen 725 dual bore?

[Stefano]

I’m looking for a horn for orchestral work. I have a chance to buy a Getzen 725 dual bore f attachment for $1350 with stand and case. It is described as in “near perfect” condition.

Assuming the horn checks out, any reason why I shouldn’t purchase? I’ve seen it mostly described as an intermediate student horn. I’m an amateur, but sound matters.

[elmsandr]

Bell section components the same as other larger Getzen Edwards horns. Most similar to the old Canadian Brass horns from decades ago. FWIW, I like this horn better than the 1047 variants. Always punched over its weight class for me.

Not sure on the price/market, I haven’t looked in a long time, but they are nice horns that play well.

Cheers,
Andy

[Matt K]

I love mine. I'm selling my Shires I like it so much, as a matter of fact. $1350 is more than I spent on the two I now own, but it isn't a bad price relative to other similar horns.

[Stefano]

OK. Guess I'll buy. This horn for orchestral and the Selmer Bolero for jazz.

[Stefano]

Purchased. Like new. $1350. Happy!

[walldaja]

Pictures?

[Stefano]

Sorry I didn't return to this.

[hyperbolica]

I knew someone who had one. Sounded nice. The only thing I'd go through the intonation in detail. Make sure you can adapt to any quirks.

[stanzabone]

I played one for a couple of years, eventually traded it for an 88H. Great horn, though, and it helped me get into playing again after a lapse of several years.

[Matt K]

Incidentally, these bells play really nice with Conn slides too. I picked up the SL4762 someone was selling a few weeks ago and it is a really nice complement to the 525/547 slide, and fits with no modification. As far as I can tell, the length is basically identical beween the two slides.