The Yamaha YHR871D Professional Series Double French Horn Detachable Bell offers exceptional clarity and depth of sound. This makes it ideal for professionals and advanced students wanting to experience the best horn tone. Utilising the much sought-after YHR-861 and legendary Yamaha manufacturing consistency as benchmarks Yamaha enlisted top artists from major symphony orchestras around the world to help them build a horn that will satisfy all players. As a result the YHR871 is designed to help players achieve their ultimate goal of expression and artistry. Blending traditional designs – such as the Geyer wrap style – and innovative features like the gold brass leadpipe design this instrument has an excellent response and beautiful sound. The inner tubes of the tuning slides are made of gold brass and the main tuning slide has a rounded shape – creating the ideal amount of blowing resistance resulting in a clear centred sound. Easy playability Yamaha has designed the YHR871D around a developed tone and easy playability. An example of this includes the Bb 2nd valve slide which benefits from a long pull ring for convenient use so you can take out the slide mid-performance. The fourth rotor thumb lever and pinky hook can be manually adjusted to each players preference for a more comfortable playing position. The engraved valve caps enhance the response and provide improved grip – as well as beautiful looks! Groundbreaking tone The recognisable tone of the YHR871D is derived from quality craftsmanship and premium materials. The Geyer style wrap has a rim wire thats thicker than standard horns producing a deep and resonant tone with a range of overtones. The inner tubes of the tuning slides are made of gold brass to further emphasise this horns depth of tone. The main tuning slide also has a rounded shape to provide some blowing resistance to create a centred focused sound. Long-lasting reliability Yamaha is widely renowned for its exceptional quality control. The YHR871D continues this quality. The yellow brass body and nickel silver valve casing not only offer a high-quality sound but are also robust enough to last for years to come. The joints between all components are built with precision so your horn is always producing the cleanest sound possible. The buttons are fixed with stable hinges that retain their dependability over time making your performance as expressive as your technique. Everything you need The YHR871D comes with a Yamaha 32C4 Mouthpiece which helps the performer to experience the full range with a warm and satisfying tone. A hard but lightweight moulded case is also included with this instrument – making transportation of the horn between gigs and rehearsals much easier. About Yamaha Yamaha appreciates that learning a musical instrument can be a life-changing experience and this is why their instruments are easy to play and offer exceptional value. Yamahas commitment to consistent high quality has enabled them to be one of the world leaders in musical education. By having specialised developers for every instrument allows Yamaha to be constantly innovating their instruments so they remain as one of the market leaders. Yamaha 5 Year Extended Warranty As a premium brand Yamaha are proud to offer a free five-year extended warranty when the purchase of your instrument is registered within six months of purchase. Please visit the Yamaha website for the full terms and conditions and to register your warranty. 3 Months Free Tomplay Premium Subscription When you register your instrument you can get a three-month premium subscription to Tomplay where you can access over 40000 scores with backing tracks. You are able to filter by musical style composer difficulty and accompaniment type and interact with the scores. The pieces are all recorded by professional musicians and you can control the tempo and even record yourself playing. If you wish you can also print and annotate your score and create loops to focus on those more difficult passages. For more information please see the Yamaha/Tomplay website. Specifications Series: YHR-871 Key/type: F/Bb full double horn Body material: Yellow brass Bell material: Yellow brass Bell type: Detachable Bell size: M Bore size: 12.1mm (0.476″) Rotors: (4) Solid Valve system: 4 rotary string action Valve casings: Nickel silver Finish: Clear lacquer Mouthpiece: HR-32C4