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Biography
A master craftsman of horns, Carl Geyer
emigrated from Germany in 1903. Working initially
for the Wunderlich of Chicago, he hand-crafted
some of the finest horns made in America.
During World War I the importing of German
horns was prohibited and there was great need for
American-made instruments. He worked for
Wunderlich until 1920 and went on to open his own
workshop to meet the great demand for
American-made horns.
About Geyer's horns, John Barrows remarked that
"his horns embody the skill and inventiveness
acquired over the years, the uncompromising
integrity of workmanship, and above all, the
element of concern and love that delineate the
true creative genius."
Deceased Honorary IHS Member, USA.
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