JOHN PACKER JP261RATH Bb/F Double French Horn

JOHN PACKER JP261RATH Bb/F Double French Horn Lacquer, with case

The JP261 RATH is a full double Bb/F French Horn, featuring an exclusively designed Rath leadpipe and Geyer style layout. This design results in an instrument with minimal resistance and excellent freeblowing characteristics across the entire register.

The thumb lever, finger hook, and ducks foot can be adjusted to ensure a comfortable hand position, making it an ideal choice for younger players seeking a full double horn.

Characteristics:

• Key: Bb/F
• Bell Size: Gold Brass Fixed Bell 310mm (12.20”)
• Valves: 4 Rotary Valves
• Bore: 12mm (0.472”)
• Water Keys: 1
• Body: Yellow Brass
• Finish: Lacquer
• Lyre Box: No
• Mouthpiece: JP612

Benefits:

• The JP261 Rath incorporates many other sophisticated Rath design elements and draws on Michael Rath’s collective experience at Paxman and at Rath creating custom instruments for some of the world's more demanding players.
• The JP261 Rath provides an instrument that is affordable to students but delivers performance that challenges models many more times its price.
• Constructed from high grade 80:20 brass throughout.
• Includes an exclusive Rath designed leadpipe.
• Neoprene valve bumpers and mechanical (ball & socket) linkage.
• Adjustable and reversible Bb/F lever for those who prefer the horn to stand in Bb rather than F.
• The thumb lever, finger hook, and ducks foot can all be adjusted to ensure a comfortable hand position.