Find Warmth And Depth Within The Strong Tone Of The Yamaha YHR-668NDII F/Bb Double French Horn - Nickel Silver, Detachable Bell
This orchestral French horn is designed for players who prefer the strong sound of a large bell instrument. Characterized by deep, warm tone colors, the 668 features secure note centers and impeccable intonation. It is available in yellow brass or nickel-silver.
- Hand-lapped rotary valves and slides - Rotary valves and slides that have been hand-lapped are airtight and have smooth action.
- Articulated key levers - Articulated key levers have responsive motion.
- Hammered and annealed bell - Hammering and annealing are processes so important to the instrument's acoustic characteristics that Yamaha employs computer-controlled equipment to ensure consistently superior sound. Hammering enables bells to have a rich, resonant tone that blends beautifully with other instruments. Annealing is a cooling and heating process that makes it easier to control the acoustics of the instrument.
- Cyclical bore - A cyclical bore is a perfectly cylindrical tubing assembly in combination with a conical leadpipe and bell system. This allows for consistent air flow throughout the horn.
- Tapered valves - Tapered valves wear for a long time without air leakage.
- Deep, warm tone colors
- Secure note centers
- 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.
Specifications
- Key: F/Bb
- Body: Nickel silver
- Bell Size: LL
- Bell Type: Detachable
- Bore Size: 12mm (0.472 inch)
- Number of Valves: 4
- Valve rotors: Solid
- Lever Action: String
- Finish: Clear Lacquer
- Mouthpiece: HR-30D4
- Leadpipe Material: Gold Brass
- Body/ Bell Material: Nickel
- Bell Type: Detachable
- Finish: Nickel-plating
- Mouthpiece: 30D4
- Rotors: (4) Solid
- Rotor Casing: Nickel silver
- Lever Action: String
- Case: YAC HRC-668
Manufacturer: Yamaha
Model: YHR-668NDII
Warranty: See manufacturer website for details
SKU: I034334-N-1
UPC: 086792643564