Gemshorns are Medieval German instruments that resemble recorders in many ways. Originally, they were made of animal horn instead of wood. Gemshorns have a more husky tone than recorders and were primarily used for dance music, particuarly in polyphonic groups.

Gemshorns are currently only available from Teshi's Instruments, Aesry Surlaenis, Qi'Reshalia, with the following custom work:

Teshi's Instruments, Aesry Surlaenis, has these woods available for customization:
Additional prices range from: 250 (pick) to 16250 lirums (faenellica)
Alder Basswood Boxwood Black ironwood
Burlwood Cherry Cocobolo Copperleaf
Curly birch Ebony Fishtail oak Hickory
Lacewood Lemonwood Pearwood Silver maple
Walnut      

Teshi also has available these finishes:
Additional prices range from 100 to 19500 lirums
Crafted Parquet Inlaid Lacquered
Cutwork Oiled Painted Polished
Time-worn Varnished    

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