Elliott Brass Professional Tenor Horn
Power and Elegance for the Horn Section
The Elliott Brass Professional Tenor Horn provides the projection, stability, and tonal elegance required to sit at the heart of any brass band. As the bridge between the cornets and the basses, the tenor horn requires a specific balance of resistance and “free-blowing” capability. The Elliott model delivers this through a carefully engineered graduated bore and a large-diameter bell.
Technical Specifications
- Key: Eb
- Bell: Large-diameter (204mm) for superior projection.
- Leadpipe: Gold Brass for enhanced tonal warmth and corrosion resistance.
- Valves: High-durability stainless steel pistons.
- Finish: Bright Silver Plate.
Built for the Championship Stage
Crafted with a gold brass leadpipe, this instrument is designed to resist corrosion while adding a touch of sweetness to the tonal core. The one-piece hand-hammered bell allows for consistent vibration across all dynamics. By operating a direct-to-player model, we provide these elite specifications—including gold brass components—at roughly half the price of traditional heritage brands.
The Competition?
The Projection: The Prestige is the “heavy hitter” of the tenor horn world. The Elliott Professional provides that same focused, powerful core but with a noticeably freer-blowing feel. This makes those delicate solo entries much more secure and less physically taxing.
The Precision: While the 2050 is a beautiful instrument, its triggers can sometimes feel sluggish if not maintained daily. Every Elliott features master-lapped triggers by Paul Andrews, ensuring silent, instantaneous intonation adjustment.
The Investment: At over £5,200, the Prestige is a massive financial commitment. The Elliott delivers the same championship-section performance for £2,227 less.
The Verdict: The Elliott gives you the power and prestige of the 2050 without the “heavy” price tag or the wrist fatigue.
The Tone: The Neo is a technical marvel, but some players find its sound a bit “straight.” The Elliott Professional is voiced for the traditional British sound—it has the “bloom” and warmth required to sit perfectly in the middle of a brass band section.
The Response: The Neo can sometimes feel slightly resistant in the upper register. The Elliott’s custom leadpipe is designed to “open up” the high range, giving you more confidence on those exposed high notes.
The Setup: Unlike a Yamaha that arrives in a factory-sealed box, your Elliott is Workshop Fresh. Paul Andrews personally play-tests and aligns every instrument to ensure it’s ready for rehearsal the hour it arrives.
The Verdict: Why pay a premium for “clinical” precision when you can have British warmth and master-setup for nearly £2,000 less?
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The Custom Tier: Both the Oldroyd and Geneva are excellent “boutique” instruments, but they carry a high price for that exclusivity. The Elliott Professional offers the same level of high-spec engineering (including 1st and 3rd valve triggers) without the “boutique” markup.
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The Consistency: Small-batch “custom” horns can sometimes vary in quality. By contrast, the Elliott is built to exacting technical standards and then individually refined in our UK workshop, giving you the best of both worlds: precision manufacturing and hand-finished care.
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The Value: Even compared to these “alternative” brands, the Elliott is the clear financial winner, saving you at least £1,000 to £1,300 while providing a 12-month Brass Toff guarantee.
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The Verdict: The Elliott is the true “Smart Money” choice in the premium horn market—matching custom-tier features with unmatched value.
The Price Comparison
| Brand / Model | Retailer | incl. Setup? | Price (Inc. VAT) |
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| Besson Prestige BE2050 | Most Suppliers | ✘ Boxed Only | from £5,222 |
| Yamaha YAH-803S Neo | Most Suppliers | ✘ Boxed Only | from £4,909 |
| Oldroyd Opus 7 | Oldroyd | ✘ Boxed Only | £4,295 |
| Geneva Cardinal | Geneva | ✘ Boxed Only | £4,794* |
| Elliott Professional Horn | Direct (UK) | Master Setup | £2,995 |
*Geneva price includes 20% VAT. Elliott Brass pricing includes full UK master workshop preparation by Paul Andrews at Brass Toff.
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