Yamaha YHR-672D French horn

F/B-flat full double (detachable bell)

The YHR-672D is a traditional-wrap double horn developed from Yamaha’s acclaimed custom horn designs. Its extra-large bell and carefully balanced construction produce a rich, expansive tone with excellent projection, while maintaining a responsive and secure feel throughout the range.

• Clear lacquer finish
• Bore size: 0.472 in. (12 mm)
• Detachable yellow brass bell (extra-large size)
• Gold brass leadpipe
• Traditional (Krüspe-style^†) wrap
• String lever action
• Adjustable thumb lever
• B-flat second valve long pull ring

^†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 many instruments are made from nickel-silver to add brilliance.

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Manufacturer’s website: uk.yamaha.com