Product Overview
Yamaha's hand-made custom horns are unparalleled in comfort and sound quality. The double descant horn is pitched in Bb and High F, which is one octave higher than standard F, to help hornists tackle the high-register demands of Baroque repertoire.
- Key of Bb/F alto
.472" bore
12-1/8" yellow brass bell with medium bell throat
Gold brass mouthpipe
4 solid rotary valves
5th rotary A/plus stop valve eliminates transposition and puts horn into key of A
Nickel silver inner and outer slides
Unlacquered brass enhances natural sonic characteristics
Engraved valve caps
Handmade construction
Product Details
Yamaha YHR-881 Custom Series Descant French Horn
Custom descant horn features light, responsive action. Key of Bb/F alto, .472" bore, 12-1/8" yellow brass bell with medium bell throat, gold brass mouthpipe, 4 solid rotary valves, 5th rotary A/plus stop valve eliminates the need to transpose during stopped passages and puts horn into key of A, nickel silver inner and outer slides, unlacquered brass enhances natural sonic characteristics, engraved valve caps, handmade construction. Includes case, mouthpiece, and premiere rotor oil.
All Yamaha wind instruments come with a limited 5-year warranty.
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