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—The Alphorn from the Jura—

An Instrument with high standards

Alphorn construction with enthusiasm. Handmade with precision and manufactured in harmony with the best in modern sound engineering.

We source the wood used to make our instruments from carefully chosen suppliers using sustainable forestry. In this way, we fuse Swiss tradition with the country’s values of sustainability.

JurAlphorn’s wood workshop offers supervised jobs to people in difficult circumstances and contributes to their social and professional integration.

“I find the JurAlphorn, with its pleasant characteristics, to be a very inspiring instrument. Every note is full-bodied and in tune. It is one of the most upscale Alphorns available today.”

Martin Roos
Chamber musician, Solo hornist and Alphorn player
www.martinroosalphorn.ch

In every profession, the first step towards success is taking an interest in it.

(William Osler 1848-1919)

Our interest in making Alphorns began the first time we held one of these unique and heavy instruments in our hands for the first time. As both professional carpenters and hobby musicians, we immediately felt a connection to this special instrument and wanted to produce it ourselves. Producing an instrument of professional caliber was a longer journey than we anticipated. For nearly two years, we developed different prototypes of the JurAlphorn in our workshop in Trimbach at the foot of the Jura mountains. Rainer Egger, a leading producer of historical brass instruments in Basel, helped with the complicated design process.

Dimitri Hauswirth, Carpenter

Rainer Egger, instrument maker

Udo Schäfer, master carpenter

JurAlphorn SUISSE has been a registered trademark under the Swiss Federal Institute for Intellectual Property since 12/10/2015.

“The JurAlphorn impressed us with its light, precise articulation in every register. Its outstanding intonation makes this instrument perfect not only for ambitious musicians, but also for beginners and young alphorn students.”

Gaby und Dieter Laetsch
Alphorn duo Alvetern
www.alphornduo.ch

“The tones respond very well and the sound of the JurAlphorn is extremely clear. For me it was love at first sight.”

Eliana Burki (* 1983 – † 2023)
Alphorn player and long-time brand ambassador
www.eliana-burki.com

From high altitudes: the finest spruce moonwood guarantees the best basis for a first-class instrument.

“My enthusiasm for the JurAlphorn is above all for the wonderful soft sound in both low and high registers. Through precise wood craftsmanship, the JurAlphorn also presents itself visually very elegant. This makes playing the alphorn fun.”

Samuel Kunz
Alphorn player and composer
www.alphorn-blaeser.ch
“THE JURALPHORN FASCINATED ME FROM THE VERY FIRST MOMENT: BOTH THE HIGH QUALITY OF CRAFTSMANSHIP, THE SOUND AND THE EASY AND FLEXIBLE RESPONSE OVER THE ENTIRE TON RANGE ARE ABSOLUTELY CONVINCING. THE SLENDER CONSTRUCTION ALLOWS VIRTUOSO PASSAGES TO BE REALIZED WITH EASE AND ECONOMICAL BREATHING.“

Eckhart Fischer
Qualified music teacher – orchestral and solo musician
www.fischer-esslingen.de
“THE JURALPHORN IS A MAGIC HORN! I CAN MODEL THE WARM SOUND AS I DESIRE. THE INSTRUMENT RESPONDS QUICKLY AND PRECISELY ACROSS THE ENTIRE TON RANGE – IT HAS AN INCREDIBLE SOUND.“

Roland Dahinden
Composer-performer
www.roland-dahinden.ch

An Alphorn often accompanies its musician throughout life, so we recognise that choosing an instrument is a big step. Get to know us, come by the shop and take your time to test and find a JurAlphorn that suits your needs. We are happy to answer any further questions by email or telephone under 062 293 09 16.

Our prices and conditions are available here in pdf format.

For our visual composition, we collaborate with the creative studio waldluft .

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