John Packer French Horn

The JP165 features:
Reliable mechanical linkage (ball & socket) ensuring a responsive playing action
310mm bell for excellent sound projection
Constructed from yellow brass throughout
Warm and even tone
Great for supporting the confidence of new players

The JP261 Rathincorporates 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 that deliver performance that challenges models many more times its price.
The JP261 RATH features: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 B^b/F lever for those who prefer the horn to stand in B^b rather than F.
The thumb lever, finger hook and ducks foot can all be adjusted to ensure a comfortable hand position.

The JP261D RATH features:Constructed from high grade 80:20 brass throughout
Exclusive Rath designed leadpipe
Includes neoprene valve bumpers and mechanical (ball & socket) linkage
Adjustable and reversible Bb/F lever for those who prefer the horn to stand in B^b rather than F
The thumb lever, finger hook and ducks foot can all be adjusted to ensure a comfortable hand position
Detachable Bell

Michael Rath is highly regarded for his trombone designs, but what is less well known is that he spent ten years working with Paxman’s making French Horns.
The JP263 Rath B^b/F French Horn features:
Constructed from high grade 80:20 brass throughout
Exclusive Rath design leadpipe
Includes a compensating system allowing access to both B^b and F sides of the instrument
Mechanical (ball & socket) linkage and neoprene valve bumpers, usually reserved for more expensive French Horns
Reversible B^b/F lever for those who prefer the horn to stand in B^b rather than F

The JP162 has been carefully designed as a small wrap to make it ideal for children to hold and with the addition of the adjustable finger ring and ducks foot which can be adjusted to fit even the smallest of hands.
Mechanical (ball & socket) linkage ensures that the valve mechanism is robust and reliable

The JP163 B^b/F French Horn features:
Constructed from yellow brass throughout
Includes a compensating system allowing access to both B^b and F sides of the instrument
Includes a number of high quality components usually reserved for more expensive French Horns
Mechanical (ball & socket) linkage
Neoprene valve bumpers
Finger hook and ducks foot can all be adjusted to ensure a comfortable hand
Ideal for younger players

As you would expect from an instrument at this level, the JP164 includes:
Neoprene valve bumpers
Mechanical (ball & socket) linkage
Adjustable and reversible B^b/F lever for those who prefer the horn to stand in B^b rather than F
Finger hook and ducks foot can all be adjusted to ensure a comfortable hand position

The JP161 has been carefully designed as a small wrap to make it ideal for children to hold and with the addition of the adjustable finger ring and ducks foot which can be adjusted to fit even the smallest of hands.
Mechanical (ball & socket) linkage ensures that the valve mechanism is robust and reliable.

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