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Our Top Pick
9.7/10 our score
Best Student French Horns
Rank | Product Name | Score |
---|---|---|
1 |
Mendini MFH-30 |
9. 7 |
2 |
Mendini MFH-20 |
9. 5 |
3 |
Ammoon Single-Row |
9. 1 |
4 |
Barrington BR FR213 |
8. 8 |
5 |
French Horn Packs Band Directors |
8. 6 |
6 |
Holton H379 |
8. 2 |
7 |
Yamaha YHR-314II |
8. 0 |
8 |
Cecilio 2Series |
7 .7 |
9 |
Classic Cantabile |
7. 4 |
1. Mendini MFH-30
9.7/10 our score
- Standard key of F/Bb Intermediate Double French horn
- Lacquered yellow brass bell and body, .468" bore 12" bell, 4 solid rotors with string lever action
- Includes: silver plated mouthpiece, pro-deluxe hard case, polishing cloth and a pair of gloves
- Bonus: Cecilio 92-D chromatic/string tuner with metronome
- 1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer's Defects
2. Mendini MFH-20
9.5/10 our score
- Lightweight standard key of F single French horn
- Lacquered yellow brass bell and body, .450" bore 12" bell, 3 solid rotors with mechanical linkage
- Includes: silver plated mouthpiece, pro-deluxe hard case, polishing cloth and a pair of gloves
- Bonus: Cecilio 92-D chromatic/string tuner with metronome
- 1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer's Defects
3. Ammoon Single-Row
9.1/10 our score
- Brass gold lacquer single-row french horn.
- 3 key lacquer finish horn plays in key of B/Bb Flat.
- Tuning slide and leadpipe of cupronickel.
- With a cupronickel mouthpiece, a cleaning cloth, a pair of gloves and hardshell case.
- Note: The color of the cleaning cloth will be send randomly.
4. Barrington BR FR213
8.8/10 our score
- Key of F
- 11.9” Yellow Brass Bell
- .460” Bore
- Mechanical Linkage
- Includes mouthpiece and case
- Key of F, .460" Bore
- 11.9" Yellow Brass Bell
- Mechanical Linkage
- Includes mouthpiece and case
5. French Horn Packs Band Directors
8.6/10 our score
- Essential Elements for French Horn Pack, Includes Student French Horn, Case, Accessories & Essential Elements for French Horn Book.
- Band Directors Choice Student Single French Horn in F. Features a Lacquer finish, .485" bore, a 12" hand hammered bell, mechanical linkage tapered valves, Geyer style wrap with a single brace on the main tuning slide, finger ring on 2nd slide, pinky saddle and thumb ring. Comes with a custom case, Mouthpiece, Rotary Oil and Polish Cloth.
- Essential Elements for French Horn Book- Softcover with DVD-ROM.
6. Holton H379
8.2/10 our score
- Key: F/Bb Bore: .468-inch Bell: 12.25-inch Bell Type: Fixed Bell Throat: Large Bell Material: Nickel Silver Leadpipe: Fixed Leadpipe Material: Nickel Silver Wrap: Kruspe Linkage: String Features: Tapered Rotors and Bearings, Large Throat Bell, Nickel Silver Inner and Outer Slides Case: Yes Mouthpiece: Silver Farkas MC Finish: Nickel Silver
- With playing characteristics similar to the Farkas H179 Horn, the Holton H379 features a dark sound with a centered tone and projection
- The H379 double horn is available in nickel-silver finish
- It has playing characteristics similar to the H179 Farkas, but a darker sound with a good center and projection
- Harder nickel silver material responds quickly and sounds brighter up close
7. Yamaha YHR-314II
8/10 our score
- Mouthpipe taper designed for better response and intonation Wrap allows easy hand position Tough nickel silver inner and outer slides Tapered valves Rich, warm tone Lightweight ABS case
- It's lightweight and less complicated than double horns, ideal for new horn students
- Key of F single
- Taper of the mouthpipe improves response and intonation while the wrap allows a more comfortable hand position and smoother air flow
- Nickel silver inner and outer slides ensure better fit and less chance of corrosion than brass
8. Cecilio 2Series
7.7/10 our score
- Lightweight standard key of F single French horn
- Lacquered yellow brass bell and body
- .450" bore 12" bell, 3 solid rotors with mechanical linkage
- Includes: silver plated mouthpiece, pro-deluxe hard case, polishing cloth and a pair of gloves
- 1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer's Defects
9. Classic Cantabile
7.4/10 our score
- Bb bugle
- Bell: 315 mm brass, bore: 11.5 mm
- Lead pipe and tuning slide: Brass, nickel silver valves
- Weight: 2.1 kg
- Including case, mouthpiece and cleaning cloth