Advanced Performance – The Howarth S40C English Horn with 3rd Octave

The Howarth S40C Cor Anglais is Howarth’s graduate model cor anglais and is suitable for advanced students and professionals alike.

• Body in Grenadilla (Dalbergia melonoxylon)
• Full conservatoire system
• 3rd Octave key
• Left hand F
• Metal-tipped tenons with lined tenon sockets
• Right hand C-D trill
• Ab-Bb and Ab-A trill mechanisms
• C/C# trill
• Articulated C# mechanism
• Thumb rest with ring

The S40 has a conservatoire keywork system. It has keys for almost every trill and produces a rich, mellow tone. An ideal instrument for the advanced player, this cor anglais is excellent value for money.

It is supplied in a single case with one crook and accessories.

Manufacturer: Howarth of London
Model: S40CENG
SKU: I243809-N-1-WHXB

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