Kenstanton Music

Kruspe style horn with large throat for full sound with little resistance.

• Level: Professional Double
• Key: F/ Bb
• Style: Kruspe
• Bore: 0.472"
• Bell Diameter: 12 1/8"
• Bell throat: Large
• Leadpipe Material: Gold Brass
• Body/ Bell Material: Nickel
• Bell Type: Fixed
• Finish: Nickel-plating
• Mouthpiece: 30D4
• Rotors: (4) Solid
• Rotor Casing: Nickel silver
• Lever Action: String
• Water Key: Yes
• Features: Adjustable thumb lever; Longer leadpipe taper;Larger bell taper

Hand-lapped rotary valves and slides: Rotary valves and slides that have been hand-lapped are airtight and have smooth action.

Articulated key levers: Articulated key levers have responsive motion.

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.

Tapered valves: Tapered valves wear for a long time without air leakage.

Deep, warm tone colors

Secure note centers

Excellent sound in all registers: The combination of the secure high register, strong projection, and quick attack of the Bb horn with the rich, warm timbre of the F horn make the double horn ideal for most playing situations.