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A Horn for the Diligent Student Musician





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Players progressing beyond the capacities of their beginner horn will find a prosperous future with the Eastman EFH682, an intermediate-level horn with the effortless response and rock-solid note centering they need to take their sound to the next level. It starts with a standard 0.468-inch bore that promotes efficient airflow and rock-solid intonation. An approachable, open-feeling Kruspe wrap leads to a gorgeous gold brass bell, delivering a relatively mellow sound at softer dynamics and a robust, assertive sound at higher dynamics. This horn includes an adjustable finger hook and tapered valves for a customized feel. Lastly, the EFH682 features whisper-quiet string linkage, corrosion-resistant inner and outer slides, and a sleek clear lacquer finish for a showstopping horn built for years of musical enjoyment. Elevate your playing with the EFH682 ? you won’t regret it!





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Straightforward design for an easy transition from your beginner horn





Players searching for top-shelf performance in an intermediate-level French horn will find much to appreciate in the EFH682. This horn features a tapered gold brass leadpipe that offers a comfortable level of breath resistance and spot-on intonation. Its 0.468-inch bore exhibits a warm, focused sound, and its simple Kruspe wrap increases tonal stability throughout the player's range. Complete with durable inner and outer slides, quiet-playing string linkage, and an adjustable finger hook, auditioning the EFH682 is a no-brainer!





Gold brass bell with a durable clear lacquer coating





The Eastman EFH682’s gold brass bell ensures that this horn covers everything from mellow, soft passages to brassy, loud flourishes with enormous power. As a result, it sounds outstanding in all registers, with a secure high register, robust projection, and snappy attack from its Bb horn and a rich, warm timbre from its F horn. The cherry on top of the EFH682 is its protective clear lacquer finish, which also brings a delicate warmth to your overall sound and gives the horn a shiny, gleaming appearance.





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 EFH682 Intermediate French Horn Features:


Key of F/Bb Double Horn


Simple Kruspe wrap design makes for a smoother transition from a beginner horn


0.468-inch bore encourages efficient airflow and stable intonation


Handspun gold 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


Bell and valve caps decorated with intricate engravings


Clear lacquer finish provides protection against dings and dents


Includes mouthpiece and upgraded fiberglass case