I can relate to what John has written. One of my Alex 103's has stamped right
on the bell "Made in West Germany for Giardinelli". It's an Alex, not a
stencil.
Walt Lewis
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From: John Dutton
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quote: It would have been "Made in the FRG" or "Made in the GDR." The English
translation that is. /quote
This is incorrect. When Gebr. Alexander manufactured horns
specifically for the US market they were labeled made in W. Germany.
I have two horns from the period in question, the newer one about
1978. This was true for the Giardinelli stencils as well I am sure
for the Yancich Helden horns. Pictures may be seen at my website if
doubt remains. Giardinelli ceased importing Alex horns sometime in
the early or mid 1980's. I can query Richard Bentson at Wichita Band
about the horns he imported if anyone really cares about completeness.
The Jack Attack!
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