Detail 01
Reversible fourth valve
The horn can be arranged as F/Bb or Bb/F.
Product detailSKU #1500000426305
ConnCHR511 Advanced Series Intermediate Geyer Double French Horn with Fixed Bell Lacquer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Conn’s CHR511 is an intermediate double horn built around a Geyer-style wrap and fixed bell. Its CNC-machined leadpipe and mouthpiece receiver follow Conn 11DN specifications, joined by a nickel-silver leadpipe and a small yellow-brass bell throat. The reversible fourth valve allows either F/Bb or Bb/F configuration, and string-linkage rotary valves handle the changes. Brass construction carries a lacquer finish, while the adjustable finger hook lets the player set hand position. A protective case supports storage and transport.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Advancing horn players who need to choose between F/Bb and Bb/F valve configuration.
- Long practice or performance sessions requiring an adjustable finger-hook position.
- Carrying and storing the horn in its protective case.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who require a detachable bell; this model has a fixed bell.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
String-linkage rotary valves
Valve operation uses string linkage and a rotary-valve design.
Detail 03
Small yellow-brass bell throat
The bell throat is made from yellow brass and is specified as small.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that a fixed-bell design suits your transport and storage needs.
- 02Choose the fourth-valve arrangement—F/Bb or Bb/F—that you want to use.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the fourth valve be reversed?
Yes. It can be configured for either F/Bb or Bb/F.
02Does it have a detachable bell?
No. The CHR511 is specified with a fixed bell.
03Is a case provided?
Yes. It comes with a protective case.
