Kelhorns (Kelischek Horns) are very similar to Crumhorns and Cornamusen (capped reed instruments popular during the Renaissance) but have a significantly shorter overall length due to a convoluted snake-like internal bore. This makes the instruments much easier to play (and transport) because the finger holes are closer together and do not require an uncomfortable stretch. Even small hands can reach the tone holes on a Bass instrument!  For good volume, a "Bell" is carved into the end of each horn. They are fitted with our long lasting and reliable Susato Reeds. These new reeds are wonderfully responsive and require less air pressure. They are ready when you are for that next tune. The sound is wonderfully "Buzzy" and flexible!  Like Crumhorns, Kelhorns are 8' instruments, sounding an octave lower than same-named recorders, which are of the 4' family of instruments.

(For example: The pitch of a Soprano Crumhorn or Kelhorn is the same as on a Tenor recorder. A Tenor Kelhorn pitch is like a Great-Bass Recorder, a Bass Kelhorn like a Contra-Bass Recorder, etc.)

Kelhorns are now available in two versions: Rosewood, as shown on right, and Black ABS. The Rosewood versions have two extension keys fitted. Like Renaissance "Buzzies", our ABS models are true 9-note instruments without extension keys! Each Kelhorn comes with a long lasting Susato Reed, fingering chart and cloth bag. Hardcases as listed below. See also our new Susato Press Editions of nine-note music for Capped Reeds and Gemshorns named: Nine is Fine (listed below)

Like Renaissance "Buzzies", our Black ABS models are true 9-note instruments without keys! Each Kelhorn comes with a long lasting Susato Reed, fingering chart and cloth bag. Hardcases are available

as listed below. See also our new Susato Press Editions of nine-note music for Capped Reeds and/or Gemshorns named: Nine is Fine

Order#	Description	Range	Price
SKABSC	Black ABS Soprano Kelhorn in -C- with dbl. holes for -c#-d- & -eb-e-	-c'- to -d''-	$240.00
AKABSG	Black ABS Alto Kelhorn in -G- with dbl. holes for -g#-a- & -bb-b-	-g- to -a'-	285.00
AKABSF	Black ABS Alto Kelhorn in -F- with dbl. holes for -f#-g & -ab-a-	-f- to -g'-	285.00
TKABSC	Black ABS Tenor Kelhorn in -C- with dbl. holes for -c#-d & -eb-e-	-c- to -d'-	330.00
BKABSF	Black ABS Bass Kelhorn in -F- with dbl. holes for -f#-g & -ab-a-	-F- to -g-	420.00

Display Racks for Kelhorns

Crumhorns are capped-reed instruments of the Renaissance, They produce a unique, buzzing double-reed sound. Our Susato Crumhorns are made of brown colored ABS and fitted with two upper extension keys, a thumbrest and a long lasting Susato Reed. The fingering is the same as for recorders. In common with Gemshorns, the range is one octave and one note. During the Renaissance, Crumhorns did NOT have any upper extension keys. Which is the reason they are refered to as "Nine-Note Instruments". In our times, two upper extension keys are often mounted, extending the range to one octave and a half.

For Crumhorn and Kelhorn Music, see our new series of Susato Press Editions of nine-note music for Capped Reeds and Gemshorns, listed below. The series is called:  Nine is Fine

A durable Susato Reed, two extension keys, thumbrest, fingering chart and a cloth bag are included.

If you need a Bass to complete a quartet, we highly recommend the

Bass Kelhorn, as it is very easy to play and easier to transport as well.

On a Bass Kelhorn, even a small hand can comfortably reach the lowest toneholes!

(For a description and prices see the Susato Kelhorns listed above.)

Susato Reeds These newly developed reeds are an incredible value. They are reliable, responsive, inexpensive and sound great! Order# Description Price SR1 For Soprano Capped Reeds (size #1) $27.00 SR2 For Alto Capped Reeds (size #2) 27.00 SR3 For Tenor Capped Reeds (size #3) 27.00 SR4 For Large Tenor Capped Reeds (size #4) 27.00 SR5 For Bass Kelhorn (size #5) 32.00 SR6 For Great Bass Kelhorn (size #6) 32.00 Each reed is identified with a number: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.

Our new Susato Reeds can also be used with many other brands of capped reed instruments. It is necessary to ship such older instruments to us for fitting of a proper telescoping reed staple that matches our new reeds and for tuning adjustments as well. After that first time, replacement reeds can be ordered without sending the instrument to us.

Hardcases for Kelhorns and Crumhorns Order # Description Price KHCSA Double case for Soprano and Alto Kelhorn $68.00 KHCTB Double case for Tenor and Bass Kelhorn 68.00 KHCSAT Triple case for Soprano, Alto & Tenor Kelhorn 78.00 KHCSATB Quartet case for Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Bass Kelhorns 98.00 KHCSATBGB Sextet case for Soprano, Alto in -G-, Alto in -F-, Tenor in -C-, Bass in -F- and Great Bass in -C- 128.00 SCHC3 Hardcase for a set of Susato Soprano, Alto, and Tenor Crumhorns 115.00                       Kelhorn case shown above

Nine is Fine! Susato Press Editions for Capped Reeds and Gemshorns Order # Description Price SUP01 Nine is Fine Vol. I, Nine Pairs of Morris and English Country Dances in SAT and SATB voicings $6.95 SUP02 Nine is Fine Vol. II, Nine Renaissance Dances in SATB voicing 4.95 SUP03 Nine is Fine Vol. III, Nine More Renaissance Dances in SATB voicing 4.95 SUP04 Nine is Fine Vol. IV, Nine Renaissance Dances in ATTB voicing 4.95 SUP05 Nine is Fine Vol. V, Nine Pairs of English and Early American Songs in SAT and SATB voicings. 6.95 MTC15 Nine is Fine Vol. VI, 33 Christmas Carols in SAT voicing. 8.95 MTC14 Nine is Fine Vol. VII, Love Songs of the Renaissance in SAT voicing. 6.95   Music in the "Nine is Fine" series uses only Nine notes and is playable on Nine note instruments, such   as Capped Reeds Instruments and/or Gemshorns. It is of course enjoyable to play on Recorders as well. Order # More Music for Crumhorns and Kelhorns! Price MTC47 Delights of the Troubadour Age, by Jorg F. Voss, Seven Quartet Settings for Gemhorns, Capped Reeds, or Recorders. $7.95 MTC48 Two Fantasias on Troubadour Songs, by Jorg F. Voss, in Quartet Settings for Gemshorns, Capped Reeds or Recorders. 7.95 MTC46 Vive Le Roy, Fanfare for Recorders and/or Capped Reeds By Josquin de Pres. Arranged by Ralph Vaughn for S/A A/T TTB Recorders or SATTB Capped Reeds. 7.95 KKKK Krummy Kuartet for Krummhorn Konsort By John R. Phelps, for SATB Capped Reeds or Recorders. 5.75 LPMC1 Music for Crumhorns Vol. 1, 43 Pieces in 4 and 5 Parts, London Pro Musica Edition 15.75 LPMC2 Music for Crumhorns Vol. 2,  24 Pieces in 5 and 6 Parts, London Pro Musica Edition 13.50 LPMC3 Music for Crumhorns Vol. 3,   33 Pieces in 3, 4 and 5 Parts, London Pro Musica Edition 13.50

Methods for Capped Reed Instruments Order# Description Price ED11239 The Crumhorn, by Edgar Hunt A concise method for the Crumhorn & other wind-cap instruments. $15.00 M2077 How to Play the Crumhorn, Cornamuse and Curtall By Georg Wilhelm Von Hantelmann. 22.00