Thomann Yellow HORNet
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Thomann
Yellow HORNet
Product Info
Article Number:
447078
Brand:
Thomann
Model:
Yellow HORNet
Category:
Double French Horns
Price:
$987.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Thomann Yellow HORNet is a surprisingly playable double horn for beginners or students. Its lightweight ABS construction makes it easy to handle, and the gold brass valve stock gives it a more premium feel than you’d expect at this price point. It’s a great way to get your feet wet with a double horn without a huge investment.
Product Description
- Thomann Yellow HORNet
- F-/Bb- or Bb-/F- Double Horn
- Body
- valve slides and bell made of high-quality ABS plastic
- Regular machine stock made of gold brass and nickel silver
- Detachable bell with 310 mm diameter
- Mechanism with ball joints
- Bore: 12 mm
- Weight: 1.4 kg
- Colour: Yellow
- Includes plastic mouthpiece and gigbag with backpack straps
PROS
- • ABS plastic construction keeps weight remarkably low for a double horn
- • Gold brass/nickel silver valve stock offers a surprisingly refined feel
- • Detachable bell allows for some tonal adjustments and transport convenience
- • Affordable entry point to double horn playing, a significant value proposition
CONS
- • ABS plastic, while lightweight, lacks the resonance of traditional brass
- • Plastic mouthpiece will likely be a limiting factor for serious players
- • Yellow finish, while unique, might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences
Product Video
Key Features
Bore Size
12 mm
Bell Size
310 mm
Material
ABS plastic, gold brass, nickel silver
Valve Type
Regular machine stock
Finish
Yellow
Weight
1.4 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The plastic dampens vibrations, resulting in a slightly less vibrant and resonant tone compared to a full brass horn – it’s more focused but lacks some warmth.
The yellow finish is a coating on the ABS plastic; it’s reasonably durable but susceptible to scratches and scuffs with regular use.
It's ideal for students, beginners, or players needing a lightweight practice horn; advanced players will likely outgrow its limitations quickly.
