Detail 01
3/4-size wrap and small-throat bell
Keeps the instrument compact for younger players to hold and manage.
Product detailSKU #1500000426214
Prelude by Conn-SelmerPHR111F Student Series 3/4 F French Horn Lacquer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around a 3/4 wrap, the PHR111F gives younger French horn students a more manageable instrument for regular practice and early instruction. Its small-throat bell, shortened lobed levers, mechanical linkage, and adjustable finger hook all address hand reach and support. The horn is in F with rotary valves, a .468-inch bore, and a fixed 10 7/8-inch bell. Yellow brass, nickel silver, and lacquered components complete the design.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Elementary and middle school French horn students who need a compact wrap and controls intended for smaller hands.
- Early practice sessions where the adjustable finger hook provides added hand support.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking a full-size French horn rather than a 3/4-size model.
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
Shortened lobed valve levers
Places the valve controls within easier reach for smaller hands.
Detail 03
Adjustable finger hook
Lets the player set the support point for their hand.
Detail 04
F tuning with rotary valves
Provides the horn's stated tuning and valve configuration.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that a 3/4-size French horn is the size required for the student.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the PHR111F a full-size French horn?
No. It has a 3/4-size wrap.
02What tuning is this horn?
It is an F French horn.
03Can the finger hook be adjusted?
Yes. It has an adjustable finger hook.
