Detail 01
Double horn (F and Bb sides)
The thumb trigger switches sides, giving cleaner high-register accuracy and better intonation than a single F horn.
Product detailSKU #1274115034475
YamahaYHR-567 Geyer Series Intermediate Double French Horn
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Intermediate double horn in F/Bb with Geyer-style wrap. For a serious student moving past a single horn toward conservatory-level playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- High school players stepping up from a single F horn
- College music majors needing a horn for auditions and juries
- Orchestral and wind ensemble work requiring the full range
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First-year beginners — the double horn's weight and complexity get in the way
- Players wanting Kruspe-wrap ergonomics and its heavier response
- Anyone on a tight budget; single horns cost a fraction of this
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
Geyer-style wrap
Change valve sits after the other rotors. Airflow feels more open and even between sides than a Kruspe wrap.
Detail 03
Intermediate tier
Built for players who already have embouchure control, with tolerances closer to pro horns than to student models.
Detail 04
Rotary valve construction
Rotors need regular oiling and periodic string replacement — different upkeep from a piston-valve horn.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Double horns are heavy; a hand rest or strap helps during long rehearsals
- 02Confirm what mouthpiece and case ship with it before ordering
- 03Budget for rotor oil, bearing oil, and slide grease from day one
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between Geyer and Kruspe wrap?
Geyer places the change valve after the other rotors, which many players find gives a more even, open blow. Kruspe wraps tend to feel heavier and darker.
02Is this too much horn for a high school student?
No, if they're already playing seriously. It's built as a step-up from a single horn for players with established embouchure control.
03Do I need a double horn or is a single enough?
A single F horn works through early band. Once music demands reliable high-register accuracy, the Bb side of a double becomes hard to do without.
04How do I maintain rotary valves?
Oil the rotors and bearings regularly, grease the slides, and replace the valve strings when they fray. A tech should check the linkage yearly.
