Yamaha YHR567 Double French Horn - Set Bell

Lead pipe taper The taper of the lead pipe improves response and intonation throughout the instrument Wrap The wrap of this model allows for a more comfortable hand position and smoother air flow Nickel silver inner and outer slides The use of nickel silver inner and outer slides ensures better fit and less chance of corrosion because nickel-silver is harder and more durable than brass Tapered valves Tapered valves wear for a long time without leakage Adjustable 4th rotor thumb lever The 4th rotor thumb lever can be adjusted to fit any hand size from small student hands to large adult hands Easy response and sure note centering The ease with which this horn may be played makes it ideal for students Excellent sound in all registers The combination of the secure high register, strong projection, and quick attack of the Bb horn with the rich, warm timbre of the F horn make the double horn ideal for most playing situations Options Available with detachable bell: YHR567D or with attached bell: YHR567Specifications Key: F/Bb Bore: .472 " Bell: 12-1/8 " yellow brass bell produces a slightly bright and intense sound Bell throat: Medium Valves: Four solid rotary valves Water key: The water key on a horn expedites water drainage Clear epoxy lacquer: Microscopic, electrically-charged particles of lacquer are attracted to and deposited evenly on the surface of the instrument carrying the opposite charge. This produces an exceptionally thin, uniform coating that can be oven-hardened for maximum durability without compromising the instrument's sound. The sound produced is a solid, somewhat harder sound than silver-plated finishes Gold brass lead pipe: Extremely resistant to wear and corrosion