New London Horn Shop

03/17/2023

Another lacquer job done.

01/09/2022

Spinning up my milling head to make a replacement valve leaver bridge. (I know, but he original was aluminum)

12/14/2021

12/14/2021

The beginning of another restoration. I have reason to believe there is a King Fidelio under there. It wants to come out and shine. I just need to convince it that I am here to help. 😁

11/22/2021

King Liberty, part deux.

11/21/2021

I'm starting a Before and After photo series. This was my first major restoration job. It is a beautiful King Liberty built in 1937.

11/20/2021

I do more than just lacquer horns!

11/20/2021

Another lacquer job ready to go home.

11/10/2021

https://www.heraldmailmedia.com/story/news/2021/11/07/french-horn-maker-bruce-lawson-had-international-reputation/8556249002/?fbclid=IwAR2_4bkghH0iqUIl_zukT979AF4P107M-AmnfgxFzVm0vTb9swbZ7X2eITo

This week's Life Remembered is about Hagerstown resident Bruce Lawson, who crafted French horns that were played around the world.

11/10/2021

Another complete lacquer job. Conn 28D this time. The old lacquer was really tough. I had to go over the entire horn with a Scotch Brite pad and lacquer thinner to get bare metal. The good thing about that is now the surface is VERY uniform and clean. Makes for a better job in the end.

11/02/2021

The Kruspe is 100% complete and ready to go out the door. I really enjoyed working on such a beautiful vintage instrument.