Yamaha YHR-871IID Geyer Wrap Double French Horn with Detachable Bell

Yamaha YHR-871IID Custom Double French Horn Overview

Since its release in 2015, the Yamaha YHR-871 has become known as a benchmark among traditional Geyer style horns. Now the YHR-871IID inherits the extraordinary sound and playability of its predecessor with refinements learned from the development of recent Yamaha professional and custom horns. Close communication with some of the world’s top players plus repeated prototype evaluations have resulted in warmer, more expansive tone and projection that gives artists unprecedented expressive potential. The Yamaha YHR-871IID is a Custom series F/Bb double French horn built on an orthodox Geyer-style wrap with a detachable medium bell, designed to deliver a rich, deep tonal character with a solid core and consistent resistance across the full range. It combines a 12.1 millimeter bore, a gold brass leadpipe, gold brass tuning-slide inner tubes, and a nickel silver valve casing to support clarity, response, and long-term durability in professional orchestral and studio work.

Yamaha YHR-871IID Custom Double French Horn Specifications

• Key: F/Bb
• Body: Yellow brass
• Wrap style: Geyer style
• Bell size: Medium
• Bell type: Detachable
• Bore size: 12.1 mm (0.476 in)
• Valves: 4
• Valve rotors: Solid (4th rotor: hollow)
• Lever action: String
• Leadpipe: Gold brass
• Tuning slides: Gold brass inner tubes; rounded main tuning slide
• Valve casing: Nickel silver
• Finish: Lacquer
• Accessories: Yamaha HR-32C4 mouthpiece, care kit
• Case: Yamaha HRC-801DE case included

Condition & Setup

Brand new with full manufacturer's warranty. As an authorized Yamaha dealer, we inspect each instrument on arrival and it is professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested to confirm proper valve function, slide fit, regulation, and overall performance.

Who the YHR-871IID Double French Horn Is For

The Yamaha YHR-871IID is a professional F/Bb double French horn designed for players who want a Geyer-wrap instrument with a centered, dark-leaning sound and stable resistance from low to high register. The medium detachable bell with a relatively thick rim wire helps support a rich, deep tone with a solid core, while the 12.1 millimeter bore is chosen to maximize performance potential in demanding ensemble settings.

This model is particularly well-suited to orchestral, chamber, and studio players who value consistent response and clarity: a new gold brass leadpipe design promotes even blow and tone throughout the range, gold brass slide inner tubes emphasize tonal depth, and the rounded main tuning slide is shaped to provide ideal blowing resistance for this class of instrument. Ergonomic and practical features include an adjustable 4th thumb lever and pinky hook, plus a long pull ring on the Bb 2nd valve slide for convenient on-the-fly adjustments.

Common Questions About The Yamaha YHR-871IID

What type of wrap is the Yamaha YHR-871IID?

The YHR-871DU uses an orthodox Geyer-style wrap paired with a medium detachable bell, aiming for a rich, deep tone with a solid core and consistent resistance.

What are the differences between the first generation YHR-871D and the YHR-871IID?

• Leadpipe & Receiver: Features a new gold brass leadpipe design paired with a machined, one-piece mouthpiece receiver for improved sound transmission.
• 4th Rotor Change: Moved from a hollow 4th rotor on the original model to a modified solid 4th rotor shaped to cut down breath noise during F/B♭ transitions
• Slide Construction: Incorporates gold brass inner tubes across all tuning slides alongside a rounded main tuning slide shape for optimized blowing resistance.
• Valve Casings: Built with nickel silver valve casings to enhance durability and physical response.

Is the Yamaha YHR-871IID suitable for professional orchestral use?

Yes. The YHR-871DII is part of Yamaha's Custom series and is built with professional-spec features including a gold brass leadpipe, gold brass slide inner tubes, nickel silver valve casing, string linkage, and a detachable bell for performance and transport needs.

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