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A Powerful Large-bell French Horn





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If you're a pro-level player who prefers the powerful sound of a large-bell French horn, you'll love the Yamaha YHR-668NII. You'll benefit from the added warmth imparted by the YHR-668NII's .472-inch bore with a cyclical shape for consistent air flow throughout the horn, while its Kruspe wrap yields an open, dark sound with a rock-solid tonal center. The YHR-668NII is an incredibly dynamic instrument, thanks to its hammered, large-throat bell, which has been annealed to provide you with enhanced sonic control. You'll welcome the responsive motion of this horn's articulated key levers, and its tapered, hand-lapped rotary valves and slides ensure a snug fit and tight seal between the valves and casing. The YHR-668NII also features whisper-quiet string linkage and an eye-catching clear lacquer finish. The Yamaha YHR-668NII is tailor-made for discerning players. If this describes you, the YHR-668NII may just well be the last French horn you'll ever need to buy.





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Tailor-made for discriminating players





Serious players searching for a pro-level horn with uncanny power and sustain, along with outstanding playing resistance will find much to appreciate in the YHR-668NII. This horn's cyclical, .472-inch bore ensures consistent air flow throughout the instrument, while its Kruspe wrap gives it a gorgeous dark timbre and an incredibly centered tone. The YHR-668NII also boasts a quiet-playing string linkage system.





High-quality, large-throat bell





The Yamaha YHR-668NII's large-throat bell delivers a muscular sound with outstanding projection. The bell has been hammered, unleashing a rich, resonant tone that blends easily with other instruments. Beyond that, the bell was subjected to annealing ? a cooling and heating process ? to make it easier to control the horn's acoustics. The YHR-668NII features a clear lacquer finish, which brings a delicate warmth to your overall sound. At Sweetwater, we've also found that this trumpet's lacquer finish gives it a shiny, gleaming look.





Yamaha Professional Series brass and woodwinds





Launched in 1967, the Yamaha Professional Series expanded the Yamaha line and made an instant impression among working musicians. Featuring many of the same features and specifications as Yamaha Custom Series instruments, Yamaha Professional Series brass and woodwinds are an ideal choice for discerning musicians who demand superior performance while remaining budget conscious. Superior materials and hand finishing by the company's master artisans further distinguish Yamaha Professional Series instruments, empowering musicians to play to their full potential!





Yamaha YHR-668NII French Horn Features:


Professional F/Bb French horn with a powerful sound


.472-inch bore with a cyclical shape for consistent air flow throughout the horn


Kruspe wrap yields an open, dark sound with a rock-solid tonal center


Tapered, hand-lapped rotary valves and slides ensure a snug fit and tight seal between the valves and casing


String linkage for whisper-quiet operation


Hammered large-throat bell delivers a muscular sound with outstanding projection


Annealed bell provides you with enhanced sonic control


Lacquer finish brings a delicate warmth to your overall sound and looks amazing


Includes a case and Yamaha HR-30D4 mouthpiece