Hans Hoyer 6801GA-L Double Horn

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Hans Hoyer 6801GA-L Double Horn

Hans Hoyer

6801GA-L Double Horn

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 108816
Model: 6801GA-L Double Horn
Price: $5,663.90

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The Hans Hoyer 6801GA-L is a beautifully crafted double horn offering a rich, expansive tone. It’s a fantastic choice for intermediate to advanced players seeking a professional instrument with a warm, Germanic sound – ideal for orchestral and solo work where a darker timbre is desired. The build quality is superb, truly a step above entry-level horns.

Product Description

  • Hans Hoyer 6801GA-L
  • F/Bb Double Horn
  • Conical rotary valves with 3B linkage system
  • Nickel silver valve casings
  • Long tuning slide
  • Expansive sound
  • Nickel silver inner and outer slides
  • Bell: Ø 310 mm
  • Bore: 11.90 mm
  • Gold brass leadpipe
  • Fixed thumb hook
  • Adjustable thumb lever
  • Engraved valve cover
  • Coated with a high-quality lacquer
  • Detachable bell
  • Completely made of gold brass
  • clear lacquered
  • Incl. mouthpiece and case
  • Made in Germany
PROS
  • • Gold brass leadpipe delivers exceptional warmth and projection.
  • • 3B linkage offers smooth, responsive valve action for effortless transitions.
  • • Conical rotary valves provide a darker, richer tone compared to piston horns.
  • • Detachable bell allows for experimentation with different bell tapers and tonal colors.
CONS
  • • The all-gold brass construction can make it feel heavier than some alternatives.
  • • The expansive sound, while beautiful, may lack focused brilliance for certain solo passages.
  • • The fixed thumb hook might not be ideal for players with smaller hands.

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Key Features

Bore Size 11.90 mm
Bell Size 310 mm
Material Gold brass, Nickel silver
Valve Type Conical Rotary
Finish High-quality lacquer
Weight Approximately 4.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 3B linkage provides a more direct feel and often quicker response, but some players may find the 4D linkage offers slightly easier crossing notes.
Gold brass is generally more ductile than other brass alloys, so it’s slightly more forgiving, but care should still be taken to avoid impacts.
A mouthpiece with a slightly darker, more focused rim profile will complement the horn’s natural warmth and projection – consider a Schmidt or similar model.

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