{"product_id":"yamaha-yhr-871du-f-bb-professional-french-horn-in-unlacquered-brass-sn-010683","title":"Yamaha YHR-871DU F\/Bb Professional French Horn in Unlacquered Brass","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YHR-871DU Double French Horn Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YHR-871DU is a professional F\/Bb double horn from Yamaha's Custom series, developed for advanced orchestral and ensemble playing. The YHR-871 design combines the flexibility of a full double horn with Yamaha's established approach to precision, consistency, and professional brass instrument construction. Its detachable bell supports compact transport, while the factory-unlacquered yellow brass allows the surface to develop a natural patina through use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YHR-871DU Double French Horn Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Double French horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: F\/Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Factory unlacquered yellow brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore Size: 12.1 mm (0.476 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: Detachable yellow brass bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve Configuration: Four rotary valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Yamaha hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Yamaha polishing cloth (no mouthpiece included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 010683\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pre-owned horn is in excellent playing order. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested, with strong compression and good playing response recorded during its intake inspection. Cosmetic wear includes widespread scratches, handling marks, tarnish, oxidation, surface wear, uneven coloration across the bell and tubing, and localized reddish discoloration inside the bell. These surface changes are consistent with regular use of an unlacquered brass instrument. The Yamaha hard case has light exterior wear and normal impressions in the plush interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the YHR-871DU Double French Horn Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YHR-871DU is intended for professional players, advanced students, teachers, and serious ensemble musicians seeking an F\/Bb double horn in Yamaha's Custom line. Its traditional double-horn versatility suits orchestral, wind ensemble, chamber, teaching, and audition settings. Players considering this model should evaluate its response through register changes, slotting, intonation tendencies, rotor action, ergonomics, and resistance with their preferred mouthpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Yamaha YHR-871DU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the F\/Bb double-horn configuration offer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F side supports the depth and breadth associated with the traditional horn sound, while the Bb side provides alternate fingerings that many players use for clarity, security, and facility in the upper register. The thumb valve allows the player to move between the two sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the factory-unlacquered finish change over time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlacquered yellow brass naturally develops oxidation, tarnish, and variations in color through handling and exposure. These surface changes are cosmetic and form the individual patina associated with regularly played raw-brass instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the advantage of the detachable bell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA detachable bell allows the horn to fit into a more compact case, which is useful for musicians traveling regularly to rehearsals, performances, lessons, and auditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Yamahalogo\/Yamahalogo0.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Yamahalogo\/YamahalogoThumb0.jpg\" alt=\"Yamaha Logo\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Yamaha dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trade-In Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67759799763309,"sku":"YHR-010683","price":5999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/Yamaha-YHR-871DU-FBb-Professional-French-Horn-in-Unlacquered-Brass.jpg?v=1792664372","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/yamaha-yhr-871du-f-bb-professional-french-horn-in-unlacquered-brass-sn-010683","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}