Detail 01
F/Bb tuning
It is an F/Bb double French horn.
Product detailSKU #1500000409963
XO1651N Kruspe Series Professional Nickel-Silver Double French Horn with Fixed Bell
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
XO’s 1651N is a professional-level F/Bb double French horn with a Kruspe wrap and fixed nickel-silver bell. Its one-piece leadpipe is designed for smoother airflow, reduced resistance, and improved intonation. Tapered rotor valves use string linkage, and the instrument has a large 12.2-inch bell throat with a 12.2-inch bell diameter. It comes with a mouthpiece and XO Designer case, giving students and educators a complete professional-level horn package for regular playing and transport.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Professional-level students and educators seeking an F/Bb double horn with a Kruspe wrap.
- Players who value the smoother airflow and reduced resistance attributed to the one-piece leadpipe.
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
Fixed bell
The nickel-silver bell is fixed rather than detachable.
Detail 03
0.472-inch bore
The bore diameter measures 0.472 inches.
Detail 04
12.2-inch bell
Both the bell diameter and large bell throat are specified at 12.2 inches.
Detail 05
One-piece leadpipe
It is designed to promote smoother airflow, reduced resistance, and superior intonation.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The bell is fixed, so choose this configuration specifically rather than assuming a detachable-bell design.
- 02An XO Designer case and mouthpiece are included with the horn.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What tuning is the XO 1651N?
It is an F/Bb double French horn.
02Does the 1651N include a case and mouthpiece?
Yes. It includes an XO Designer case and a mouthpiece.
03What wrap does it use?
It uses a Kruspe wrap.
04What is the bell made from?
The fixed bell is nickel-silver.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
- Type
- Double French horn
- Bell Material
- Nickel-silver
- Body Finish
- Nickel-silver
- Finish
- Nickel-silver
2 detailsSize & weight
- Bore Diameter
- .472-inch
- Bell Diameter
- 12.2-inch
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- XO Designer case
8 detailsOther
- Tuning
- F/Bb
- Level
- Professional
- Mouthpiece
- Yes
- Linkage
- String
- Bell Type
- Fixed
- Bell Throat
- Large
- Valve Type
- Tapered rotors
- Wrap
- Kruspe
