Hans Hoyer 6801 French horn (lacquer) 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:
HH6801-L detachable bell

^†Most modern full-double French horns follow one of two layouts defined by the position in relation to the standard three valves of the thumb-operated fourth valve. The 'Krüspe' layout places it close to the thumb lever and first valve; the 'Geyer' layout places it after the third valve. The Geyer layout results in fewer bends in the tubing ('open' wrap) which combined with a smaller bell gives a generally brighter tone; to compensate many Geyer models are made in yellow or red brass to darken their sound. The tighter 'closed' wrap of the Krüspe layout plus a larger bell results in a characteristically dark tone, so some instruments are made from nickel-silver to add brilliance.