Description

The Yamaha YHR-871 is a professional-grade full double French horn crafted in a classical Geyer-style wrap, revered for its rich, deep tone and outstanding projection.

Specifications

• Model Variants:

  • YHR-871: Fixed bell

  • YHR-871D: Detachable bell

  • YHR-871GD: Gold-brass body with detachable bell

• Key: F / B♭

• Body Material: Yellow brass (Gold brass for 871GD)

• Bell Size: Medium

• Bore Size: 12.1 mm (0.476″)

• Valves: 4 rotary valves — first three solid, fourth hollow

• Lever Action: String linkage

• Finish: Clear lacquer

• Leadpipes & Slides: Gold-brass tuning slide inner tubes and leadpipe for tonal clarity and resistance

• Valve Casings: Nickel-silver for durability and responsive action

Ergonomic & Aesthetic Features

• Adjustable 4th rotor thumb lever and pinky hook for personalized comfor

• Long pull ring on B♭ second valve slide for easy tuning adjustments

• Engraved brass valve caps and nickel-silver bell screw for high-end visual finesse