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Is your horn player ready to leap into double horn territory? If so, then Eastman EFH463 is just what the doctor ordered. This student-level French horn delivers that full, vibrant horn tone along with a free-blowing feel, thanks to a 0.468-inch bore and familiar yellow brass construction. Students will benefit from responsive dynamics and ultra-clear projection courtesy of the EFH463's medium-throat yellow brass bell. Still, the EFH463 has all the reliable yet necessary basics a student needs: smooth-moving string linkage, a protective clear lacquer finish, and an adjustable finger hook. Treat your dedicated horn player to an Eastman EFH463 from Sweetwater, a well-deserved prize for their efforts in the practice room!





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The ideal step-up double horn for single-horn graduates





Despite its status as a student-level horn, the EFH463 is packed with top-level features that will take your student from point A to point B, all while providing incredible support during their musical journey. Eastman makes this possible by equipping the EFH463 with a free-blowing 0.468-inch bore and a handspun yellow brass bell, which work together to counteract any discomfort students may feel upon graduating to a double horn. Young players will find their air moves effortlessly through the horn, giving them the confidence they need to succeed.





An adjustable finger hook accommodates growing hands





The EFH463 features an adjustable finger hook for maximum comfort that can be moved to suit any size hand. Proper hand positioning facilitates proper technique and playing posture, leading to greater overall success! Whether you purchase the EFH463 for personal use or for a program to share between students from year to year, the adjustable finger hook is a game changer when it comes to getting the right fit for your player. Lastly, the EFH463 comes equipped with a versatile mouthpiece as well as an ABS-molded case that is guaranteed to keep the horn safe and sound no matter what happens.





Eastman: crafting fine instruments since 1992





Accomplished flutist Qian Ni founded Eastman in 1992 after graduating from the Boston University School of Music. Similar to Sweetwater, Eastman started as a one-man operation, with Ni selling instruments out of the back of his car. Today, Eastman is a global maker of musical instruments, but they've never lost sight of their humble beginnings. Players ? both students and professionals alike ? searching for an instrument with outstanding sound, comfortable playability, and traditional craftsmanship will find exactly what they're looking for from Eastman.





Eastman EFH463 Student Double French Horn Features:


Student-level double French horn with Geyer style wrap


Key of F/Bb


0.468-inch bore encourages efficient airflow and stable intonation


Handspun yellow brass bell delivers a mellow sound in the low register and a robust sound in the high register


Adjustable finger hook allows for a customized feel for every hand size


Smooth-moving string linkage with sturdy valve casing and caps


Clear lacquer finish provides protection against dings and dents


Comes equipped with a versatile mouthpiece and ABS molded case