Yamaha YHR-882 Handmade Descant F/Bb French Horn (Special Order - typically 6 month wait)
Yamaha's handmade YHR-882 descant horn is meticulously crafted to perfection by their experienced artisans. It offers the assured attack and control of a descant horn, yet is capable of producing the big, full sound of an orchestral horn. The YHR-882 features accurate pitch, an even response and enough tonal flexibility to play anything from Baroque solos to full-bore Romantic compositions. Yamaha's patented 'long rotor' valve, along with an ingenious tubing configuration makes it comfortable to hold and play. The YHR-882 is a Bb/high F double descant horn with an A+ stop valve and an F Natural valve for an extended range. • Articulated key levers • Phosphor bronze rotors • Tapered valves • Secure note centres • Accurate pitch • Even response 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. Tonal clarity and flexibility The tonal clarity and flexibility of the YHR-882 makes it ideal for baroque music, chamber music, and orchestral music because it overcomes the low-range difficulties typical of descant horns by additionally serving as a single Bb horn. Long rotor valve The innovative thumb valve configuration on the YHR-882 replaces linked valves, thereby reducing friction, promoting faster response, producing exquisite sound, and improving hand comfort. Excellent sound in all registers The combination of the secure high register and quick attack of the descant horn with the rich, warm timbre of the single Bb horn make the double descant horn ideal for many playing situations.
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