Susato Kelhorns

A set of five black ABS Kelhorns as well as a convoluted- bore body-part are shown.

From left to right: Greatbass in -C-, Bass in -F-, Tenor in -c-, Alto in -f-, Soprano in -c'-. Kelhorns, like all original Crumhorns, are true Nine-Note Instruments without any extension keys.

"Nine is Fine!" is a series of Susato Press Editions featuring music for nine-note instruments suitable for all capped reeds and gemshorns.

Kelhorns (Kelischek Horns) are Capped Double-Reed Instruments very similar to Crumhorns and Cornamusen of the Renaissance but with a significantly shorter overall length due to a convoluted, snake-like internal bore. The instruments are much easier to play because the finger holes are closer together and do not require an uncomfortable stretch. Even small hands can easily reach the tone holes on a bass Kelhorn!  For good volume, a "bell" is carved into the end of each horn. Kelhorns are fitted with our long lasting and reliable Susato Reeds. The sound is "buzzy" and wonderfully flexible! (Like Gemshorns, all Crumhorns, Cornamusen and Kelhorns are nine-note instruments.) 

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   Product   Price   Purchase 
Kelhorns
0017 - Soprano Kelhorn in -c'- to -d"-, Black ABS Polymer, (without ext. keys)   $295.00  
0021 - Alto Kelhorn in -g- to -a'-, Black ABS Polymer, (without extension keys)   $395.00  
0025 - Alto Kelhorn, in -f- to -g'-, Black ABS Polymer, (without extension keys)   $395.00  
0029 - Tenor Kelhorn in -d- to -e'-, Black ABS Polymer, (without ext. keys)   $435.00  
0033 - Tenor Kelhorn in -c- to -d'-, Black ABS Polymer, (without ext. keys)   $435.00  
0037 - Bass kelhorn in -G- to -a-, Black ABS Polymer, (without extension keys)   $565.00  
0041 - Bass Kelhorn in -F- to -g-, Black ABS Polymer, (without extension keys)   $565.00  
0045 - Greatbass Kelhorn in -C- to -d-, Black ABS Polymer, (without ext. keys)   $695.00  
Susato Reeds
0310 - Susato Polymer Reed #1, for Sopranino size instrument   $32.00  
0314 - Susato Polymer Reed #2, for Soprano size instrument   $32.00  
0318 - Susato Polymer Reed #3, for Alto size instruments   $32.00  
0324 - Susato Polymer Reed #4, for Tenor size instruments   $34.00  
0330 - Susato Polymer Reed #5, for Bass size Instrument   $34.00  
0334 - Susato Polymer Reed #6, for Bass or Greatbass size Instrument   $34.00  
Kelhorn Display Stands
0412 - Kelhorn Display Stand for a quintet of Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass and Greatbass.   $51.00  
0414 - Kelhorn Display Stand for six sizes: Soprano, Alto, Alto or Tenor, Tenor, Bass and Greabass.   $56.00  
Kelhorn Hardcases
0500 - Susato Hardcase for 2 Kelhorns (SA or AA)   $68.00  
0510 - Susato Hardcase for 2 Kelhorns: Tenor/Sopr., Bass/Sopr. or Greatbass/Sopr.   $68.00  
0530 - Susato Hardcase for 4 Kelhorns: Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Bass or Greatbass   $98.00  
0540 - Susato Hardcase for 6 Kelhorns: 2 Sopranos or Altos, plus Tenor, Bass, Greatbass.   $160.00  
0550 - Capped Reeds Companion, by George Kelischek, Tutor and Music for Capped Reeds & Octagons/Gemshorns   $19.80