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Offline Mark Elliott

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Southen Banded Horn
« on: July 22, 2020, 09:06:38 PM »
I am back to making spec horns again as I can't get the horns I need for the large early right handed horns I am frequently asked to make.  This medium to large sized horn (Horn #51) is a traditional left hand carry inspired by some Early Virginia horns shown in Jay Hopkin’s book Bone Tipped & Banded Horns.  While it is a traditional left hand carry,  it can be carried on the right.  It is 16″ around the outside curve and 12 3/4″ tip to tip not including the stopper.   The Black Walnut base plug is 2.72″ in diameter and hollowed out about 3/4 of its length.   There is also a Black Walnut stopper in the horn screw-tip.  There is no stain on the horn.  It is all finished with Tried & True (linseed oil and beeswax).     This horn is thin and translucent its entire length.  It weighs a little under 8 oz. 









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Offline Tim Crosby

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Re: Southen Banded Horn
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2020, 09:25:18 PM »
 Really Good Look'n horn Mark, Very well done.

   Tim
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Offline rich pierce

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Re: Southen Banded Horn
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2020, 10:51:45 PM »
I love how the grain in the beehive plug aligns with and mirrors color streaks in the horn.
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Offline Marcruger

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Re: Southen Banded Horn
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2020, 11:01:54 PM »
That’s a looker Mark. I really appreciate all of those turned grooves in the band and beehive. Sharp work as usual. That one will go quick.  God bless, Marc
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Offline G. Elsenbeck

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Re: Southen Banded Horn
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2020, 11:39:50 PM »
Great looking horn Mark, nice job, love the walnut base plug.
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Offline Greg Pennell

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Re: Southen Banded Horn
« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2020, 12:00:51 AM »
Gorgeous horn, Mark!  I love the proportions and colors, great choice not to stain this one!

Greg
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Offline BOB HILL

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Re: Southen Banded Horn
« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2020, 05:21:29 AM »
Mark, that's another beautiful piece of work. I always enjoy your posts. Thanks.
Bob
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Offline Kevin

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Re: Southen Banded Horn
« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2020, 07:23:59 PM »
Mark,

Every element of this horn ties together and compliments each other.  Beautiful work.

Kevin
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