"Karl the Jobber" is an Analog Tele-Phonographer made from an old French horn, with parts from a baritone (I think) and a trombone. It is attached to a base made from salvaged steel and left uncoated so it may age gracefully.

This piece is simple and unpretentious. It gets the job done, and does it well. It’s not the most beautiful or ornate, but Karl the Jobber means business. The bell of the horn has a few wrinkles (don’t we all) but that doesn’t stop it from putting out a gorgeous sound. If Roy Orbison was a refurbished brass horn iPhone amplifier, he would be this. What a voice!

This horn will make the sound from your iPhone or iPad louder and richer, using no electricity, wires, plugs, or batteries. The shape of the horn is enough to add 25 decibels or more! But it's not just about volume, it's about quality of sound as well.

This work of art is hand-made, one-of-a-kind, and was created entirely in America with reclaimed materials.

This piece is shown with a stainless dock that fits every iPhone since the 4, and docks can be made to fit Android or other devices. The dock is easily removed (with no tools required!) and can be replaced for future upgrade.

Free shipping within the US. Email me for other shipping options.