French Horn Comparison: The Ricco Kühn W293 and the Engelbert Schmid Golden Cut Double

Join Dr. Derek J. Wright for a comparison of two of the most popular instruments at Houghton Horns, the Engelbert Schmid Golden Cut Double and the Ricco Kühn W293. These two German-made French horns are often shopped against each other, so tune in to find out how they differ.

[@kevinberger1]

I've really enjoyed watching these videos as of late. It's great to hear these instruments side by side. I'd love to hear your impression of the virtually unreviewed Hoyer Model K10. Keep it up!

[@JWO0413]

Dude I was leaning schmid until you played Mozart. I really enjoyed your tone and articulation on the kuhn. It was just so clear and easy sounding to me.

[@georgH]

I've never heard about the Kuhn before, here (Catalunya) the Schmid triple and the Alex 103 are the most popular ones. Great comparison, thank you for the video!

[@MM-mx8sr]

I switched from a 103 to the kühn 293. i play in a theatre in gernany as a high horn player. The kühn is as powerful as the 103 in orchestra and the schmidt is not.

[@gerardoarredondo3093]

We need the tmea trombone etude😕

[@HoughtonHorns]

They are coming. We're aiming for the first week of October.

[@coconut_lasagna2264]

Ang update on tmea etude ?

[@HoughtonHorns]

They are coming. We're aiming for the first week of October.

[@AmelianaTSIIX]

How does the Engelbert compare to say a Patterson geyer? Roughly the same price point...

[@HoughtonHorns]

They are very different horns. The Patterson is heavier and has a larger bell. It will produce a heavier and broader sound.

[@donaldspaulding6973]

I'm not sure they are the same price. A Patterson double is about 15K and Englebert is about 10.