Best Double French Horns for Concert 2026
Perfect double french horns for concert - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
GENRES & STYLES:
For Orchestra
For Classical
For Chamber Music
For Professional
For Advanced
For Concert
#1
⭐
4.8/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Hans Hoyer 6801NSA-L Double Horn
by
Hans Hoyer
Professional
Classical
Concert
Key Feature:
• Essential for orchestral playing
✓ PROS
- • Versatile for all classical literature
- • Essential for orchestral playing
✗ CONS
- • Complex valve system to master
- • Very expensive professional instrument
Hans Hoyer 6801NSA-LHeritage F/Bb Double HornConical rotary valves with 3B ball bearing linkageValve casings from...
⭐
4.8/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 183623
$5,884
#2
⭐
4.6/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Hans Hoyer 6801GA-L Double Horn
by
Hans Hoyer
Chamber Music
Concert
Professional
Key Feature:
• Versatile for all classical literature
✓ PROS
- • Professional standard instrument
- • Better intonation across all ranges
✗ CONS
- • Maintenance more complicated
- • Complex valve system to master
Hans Hoyer 6801GA-LF/Bb Double HornConical rotary valves with 3B linkage systemNickel silver valve casingsLong tuning...
⭐
4.6/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 108816
$5,664
#3
⭐
4.4/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Hans Hoyer K10A-L Double Horn
by
Hans Hoyer
Chamber Music
Advanced
Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Essential for orchestral playing
✓ PROS
- • Better intonation across all ranges
- • Essential for orchestral playing
✗ CONS
- • Very expensive professional instrument
- • Complex valve system to master
Hans Hoyer K10A-LF/Bb- Double HornCustom - Orchestra SeriesConical rotary valves with 3B linkage systemDetachablehand...
⭐
4.4/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 278261
$10,558
#4
⭐
4.8/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Cornford Mod. 23 Double Horn Brass
by
Cornford
Classical
Chamber Music
Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Full range with F and Bb sides
✓ PROS
- • Essential for orchestral playing
- • Full range with F and Bb sides
✗ CONS
- • Heavy and physically demanding
- • Requires advanced technique
Cornford Mod. 23 Double Horn BrassF/Bb Double HornBrassBody size: small (compact design)4 ValvesLead pipe in gold brass...
⭐
4.8/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 570380
$8,788
#5
⭐
4.7/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Thomann HR-301G F-/Bb Double Horn
by
Thomann
Professional
Orchestra
Advanced
Key Feature:
• Better intonation across all ranges
✓ PROS
- • Versatile for all classical literature
- • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
- • Requires advanced technique
- • Very expensive professional instrument
Thomann HR-301G F-/Bb Double HornF / Bb or Bb / F Double HornWith instructions for independent conversion from basic...
⭐
4.7/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 255302
$1,484
#6
⭐
4.7/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Thomann Yellow HORNet
by
Thomann
Professional
Concert
Advanced
Key Feature:
• Better intonation across all ranges
✓ PROS
- • Professional standard instrument
- • Full range with F and Bb sides
✗ CONS
- • Complex valve system to master
- • Heavy and physically demanding
Thomann Yellow HORNetF-/Bb- or Bb-/F- Double HornBodyvalve slides and bell made of high-quality ABS plasticRegular...
⭐
4.7/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 447078
$988
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Dieter Otto 180 K-JNMS, F/Bb Double Horn
by
Dieter Otto
Classical
Professional
Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Essential for orchestral playing
✓ PROS
- • Better intonation across all ranges
- • Versatile for all classical literature
✗ CONS
- • Heavy and physically demanding
- • Maintenance more complicated
Dieter Otto 180 K-JNMSF/Bb Double HornF / Bb Double HornFour rotary valves with string linkage systemBell Ø: 310...
⭐
4.6/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 334692
$8,798
#8
⭐
4.7/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Thomann HR-301 F-/Bb Double Horn Set
by
Thomann
Orchestra
Concert
Classical
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
- • Essential for orchestral playing
- • Full range with F and Bb sides
✗ CONS
- • Complex valve system to master
- • Heavy and physically demanding
Thomann HR-301 F-/Bb Double Horn Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Thomann HR-301 F-/Bb Double Horn*F/Bb or Bb/F Double...
⭐
4.7/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 517456
$1,385
#9
⭐
4.8/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Hans Hoyer 801GA-L Double Horn
by
Hans Hoyer
Professional
Classical
Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
- • Professional standard instrument
- • Essential for orchestral playing
✗ CONS
- • Complex valve system to master
- • Heavy and physically demanding
Hans Hoyer 801GA-LF/B Double hornGold brass coatedDetachable bellConical rotary valves with 3B linkage systemLong...
⭐
4.8/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 122027
$5,718
#10
⭐
4.9/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Hans Hoyer G10A-L1 Double Horn
by
Hans Hoyer
Orchestra
Professional
Advanced
Key Feature:
• Full range with F and Bb sides
✓ PROS
- • Better intonation across all ranges
- • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
- • Complex valve system to master
- • Heavy and physically demanding
Hans Hoyer G10A-L1F/Bb-Double hornGeyer style4 Rotary valves with F/Bb switching valve3B Ball bearing linkage...
⭐
4.9/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 228176
$6,928
#11
⭐
4.5/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Hans Hoyer 6801A-L Double Horn
by
Hans Hoyer
Chamber Music
Classical
Professional
Key Feature:
• Versatile for all classical literature
✓ PROS
- • Better intonation across all ranges
- • Full range with F and Bb sides
✗ CONS
- • Heavy and physically demanding
- • Very expensive professional instrument
Hans Hoyer 6801A-LHeritage F/Bb Double HornConical rotary valves with 3B linkage systemValve casings from nickel...
⭐
4.5/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 183622
$5,451
#12
⭐
4.4/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Yamaha YHR-671 D 02 F/Bb Double Horn
by
Yamaha
Classical
Advanced
Professional
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
- • Essential for orchestral playing
- • Better intonation across all ranges
✗ CONS
- • Complex valve system to master
- • Maintenance more complicated
Yamaha YHR-671 D F/Bb Double HornF/ Bb Double HornProfessional SeriesBrass bellM-bellBore: 12.0 mm4 ValvesRemovable...
⭐
4.4/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 396102
$7,588
#13
⭐
4.7/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Cornford Mod. 28 Double Horn Brass
by
Cornford
Concert
Classical
Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
- • Better intonation across all ranges
- • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
- • Maintenance more complicated
- • Complex valve system to master
Cornford Mod. 28 Double Horn BrassF/Bb Double HornBrassLead pipe in gold brass with German shankBore 12.10 mmWater...
⭐
4.7/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 567258
$10,647
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Thomann HR-301 F-/Bb Double Horn
by
Thomann
Professional
Classical
Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
- • Essential for orchestral playing
- • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
- • Very expensive professional instrument
- • Complex valve system to master
Thomann HR-301 F-/Bb Double HornF/Bb or Bb/F Double hornWith instructions for independent conversion from reference...
⭐
4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 255301
$1,318
#15
⭐
4.9/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Thomann Green HORNet
by
Thomann
Chamber Music
Advanced
Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
- • Better intonation across all ranges
- • Full range with F and Bb sides
✗ CONS
- • Complex valve system to master
- • Requires advanced technique
Thomann Green HORNetF-/Bb- or Bb-/F- Double HornBodyvalve slides and bell made of high-quality ABS plasticRegular...
⭐
4.9/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 447081
$988
How to Choose the Best Double French Horns
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced double french horns typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
