Hans Hoyer 6801 French horn (fixed bell)

F/B-flat full double (fixed bell)

The Hans Hoyer 6801 Heritage French horn is aimed at advancing students, its Kruspe-style wrap offering a warm, dark sound. Corrosion-resistant gold brass is used on the leadpipe. An ideal instrument for the aspiring professional.

• Lacquer finish
• Bore size: 0.468 in. (11.90 mm)
• Bell diameter: 12.204 in. (310 mm)
• Gold brass leadpipe
• Krüspe^† wrap
• Mechanical lever action
• Fixed bell
• Adjustable thumb lever
• Lightweight case

Also available:
6801A detachable bell

^†Most modern full-double French horns follow one of two layouts, distinguished by the position of the thumb-operated fourth valve relative to the three standard valves. In the Krüspe layout, the fourth valve sits near the thumb lever and first valve; in the Geyer layout, it follows the third valve. Geyer horns have a more open wrap with fewer tubing bends and typically a smaller bell, producing a brighter tone. To temper this brightness, many Geyer models use yellow or red brass. The Krüspe layout’s tighter, closed wrap and larger bell create a darker sound, so some instruments are built from nickel-silver to add brilliance.