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Eastman EFH520 French horn

£1,400.00

Ref: EFH520GJ

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F/B-flat full double

The Eastman EFH520GJ is an intermediate full double F/B-flat French horn that provides developing players with a dependable platform as they progress towards more demanding repertoire. Offering a secure response, consistent intonation and a broad, well-balanced tone, it is well suited to advanced students, youth orchestras, wind ensembles and amateur musicians seeking the versatility of a full double horn.

Built with a Kruspe wrap, the EFH520GJ features a fixed gold brass bell that contributes warmth and depth to the instrument's tonal character. Its lacquer finish and engraved valve caps and bell flare give the instrument an attractive, refined appearance.

Lacquer finish
Bore size: 0.468 in. (11.89 mm)
Fixed gold brass bell
Kruspe wrap
Engraved valve caps and bell flare

Manufacturer’s website: eastmanwinds.eu

French Horn FAQs

Most modern full-double French horns follow either the Kruspe or Geyer layout. They differ principally in the position of the F/B-flat change valve, which is operated by the thumb to switch the instrument between the F and B-flat sides. On a Kruspe-wrap horn, the change valve is positioned close to the first valve. On a Geyer-wrap horn, it is located after the third valve, creating a more open arrangement of the tubing.

Many players associate Kruspe-wrap horns with a broad, rich orchestral sound and Geyer-wrap horns with a more direct, free-blowing response, although bell design, materials and leadpipe also influence an instrument’s playing characteristics.

No. Kruspe- and Geyer-wrap horns use the same fingering system and are played in exactly the same way. The difference lies in the layout of the tubing and the playing characteristics of the instrument rather than its operation.