Yamaha YHR-322 II Bb-French Horn

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Yamaha YHR-322 II Bb-French Horn

Yamaha

YHR-322 II Bb-French Horn

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 165162
Brand: Yamaha
Model: YHR-322 II Bb-French Horn
Price: $2,527.80

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The YHR-322 II is a really solid choice for students and intermediate players. It's built well with dependable mechanics and a bright, focused sound that's easy to control – a great all-around horn for developing technique and exploring different musical styles.

Product Description

Yamaha YHR-322 II Bb-French Horn, Bb French Horn

  • With its pleasant weight
  • good balance
  • easy response and
  • most importantly
  • its accurate intonation
  • the YHR-322 is the ideal horn for young beginners. It has a colourful
  • clear sound and produces well centred notes. The horn has a rich sound in the lower register and simultaneously offers assurance and comfort in the middle and high registers. The A stop valve allows muted passages to be played without transposition and provides alternative grips for notes that are difficult to reach.
  • Medium bell
  • Bore: 12 mm
  • Solid rotary valves
  • With A stop valve
  • Brass
  • lacquered
  • 32C4 mouthpiece and case included
PROS
  • • Solid rotary valves offer reliable, quick action and precise intonation.
  • • The lacquered brass construction provides a bright, responsive tone and durability.
  • • A stop valve expands playing possibilities, offering unique tonal colors.
  • • Excellent balance and a manageable weight make it comfortable for extended playing.
CONS
  • • The lacquered finish, while attractive, can be prone to wear and tear with heavy use.
  • • While versatile, it may lack the extreme projection of higher-end professional horns.
  • • The included 32C4 mouthpiece is decent, but a more advanced player might want an upgrade.

Product Video

Key Features

Bore Size 12 mm
Bell Size Medium
Material Yellow Brass
Valve Type Rotary
Finish Lacquered
Weight Approximately 4.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 322 II stands out with notably more accurate intonation than many comparable models, requiring less frequent tuning adjustments.
Rotary valves have a different feel, but most students adapt quickly, and the 322 II’s smooth action helps ease the transition.
It provides good projection for its class, but a more powerful sound is achievable with a higher-end horn.

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