Brand_Name_Justification_-_Ricco_Kuhn_Triple_Horn_-_Approved.pdf

ANAB

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

THE UNITED STATES ARMY BAND "PERSHING'S OWN"

400 MCNAIR ROAD

FORT MYER, VIRGINIA 22211-1306

MEMORANDUM FOR MICC-FORT DRUM

8 February 2018

SUBJECT: Brand Name Exact Match for Solicitation Number MYERTUSABTAP0007

1. IAW FAR 13.106-l(b)(l) and AR 220-90 Ch.6, TUSAB is sourcing a Ricco Kuhn W393X Triple Hom, Bore Size in Valve section is 1 l.95mm, Full length lead pipe for the F/Bb part of the horn, taper end of lead pipe for the high F is very long- taper goes up to the first valve, Taper of the Bell throat is designed especially for the triple horn, not the double. Handmade, compact design, comfortable handling. F alto crook on leadpipe, with additional Eb-set playable in F/Bb/Eb alto. Full length of leadpipe in F/Bb part changeable between F/Bb and Bb/F individual lever mechanism possible. Main valves "Minibal" linkages, switch valves string linkages. Bell size ML. 2017 available with the new Ricco Kiihn Lightweight Valves. Hand Hammered Bell with Garland, yellow brass, detachable bell. Flipper and adjustable finger hook. Separate high F tuning slide. The valve section should be made as tight as can be to accommodate a small hand.

Specific brand names are only manufactured for the professional musician while other brand names are specifically designed for students and non-professionals. This particular Ricco Kuhn W393X- Triple Hom is of the highest professional quality and gives the Soldier musician the ability to perform the mission of The United States Army Band at the highest possible level, consistent with the standards of the organization.

2. The Soldier musician to whom this instrument will be issued researched several professional brands and tested multiple triple horn brands with several vendors. The requested instrument, the Ricco Kuhn W393X- Triple Hom produces the best tone, timbre and pitch needed for performance at the high standards expected within The United States Army Band.

3. For the reasons listed above, The United States Army Band requests that a brand name or particular item purchase of a Ricco Kuhn W393X- Triple Hom.

4. If there are any questions, please contact SFC Timothy Poth at 703-696-3417.

SGM

Concert Band Element Leader

Kristen Church-Mulvaney Competition Specialist