Tonal depth that resonates with the soul
The Yamaha custom horn lineup is now crowned by the flagship YHR-872ND, a Kruspe wrap horn. With a nickel silver body and extra-large bell, this beautiful horn delivers excellent response and the type of rich, warm tone that has endless appeal in concert halls and studios around the globe. The YHR-872ND was developed in cooperation with Chicago Symphony Orchestra principal horn player Mark Almond and Boston Brass hornist and co-owner Chris Castellanos. Thanks to their supervision this extraordinary new horn offers significantly improved tone and response, and is ideally suited to today’s players. Every detail has been refined to the highest degree, easily satisfying the requirements of the most demanding orchestral professionals.
Features
Nickel silver body
The YHR-872ND body is made of nickel silver.
Nickel silver is resistant to corrosion, harder than yellow brass, and capable of delivering rich, colorful tone with outstanding playing response. The instrument responds directly to every playing nuance for vibrant, unrestricted expression.
The tuning slide outer and inner tubes are made of nickel silver that has a different composition than the nickel silver used in the bell and main body. The material used in the tuning slides includes a higher percentage of hard, durable metal for improved response.
Bell: Extra-large bell, Lightweight bell flare, Unsoldered bell rim
The YHR-872ND features an extra-large bell that delivers the type of rich, warm tone. The unsoldered bell rim has been adopted for extra openness and power.
The YHR-872ND additionally features an original lightweight bell flare that contributes to improved response and more intimate tonal control.
One-piece machined mouthpiece receiver
The mouthpiece receiver used in the YHR-872ND is a totally new design.
Compared to conventional two-piece mouthpiece receivers that are made up of a separate mouthpipe and reinforcing tube, the one-piece machined YHR-872ND mouthpiece receiver achieves better sound transmission for significantly enhanced response.
Leadpipe
The leadpipe of the acclaimed Yamaha YHR-862 Custom Horn, widely considered to be a masterpiece in horn design, was used as a basis for the YHR-872ND leadpipe's refined design that takes the relative positions of the left hand and mouthpiece into account. The result is a horn that offers more comfortable playability in any playing positions, even when the bell is rested on the player's lap.
Square main and F tuning slide crooks
YHR-872ND uses square tubing in the crook for optimum playing resistance.
Where the YHR-672 uses a single brace in the F tube, the YHR-872ND adds a second brace that enhances response for advanced players. The dual brace design helps to keep the tone rich and powerful even when the instrument is played hard.
Optimum playing feel has been achieved by making the main tuning slide bore slightly larger (12.1 mm dia.) than the other slides (12.0 mm dia.).
Rotary valve caps
The rotary valve caps feature an attractive engraved design that adds to the instrument’s sophisticated, high-quality look and feel.
The rear surface of the rotary valve caps has a ring-shaped protrusion that enhances the sound transmission for more freely playability.
Phosphor bronze valve inner caps
The rotary valves at the heart of the horn feature phosphor bronze inner caps for enhanced durability. The valve rotors are made of brass.
Adjustable short-stroke 4th lever, Adjustable finger hook
YHR-872ND features an adjustable short-stroke 4th lever. Smooth switching between the F and Bb sides allows the player to focus more fully on the performance.
As in other custom models, an adjustable finger hook can be set up for optimum playing comfort and control.
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Specifications
- Unlacquered
- No case included
By default, Houghton Horns' 872NDs do NOT come with lacquer or a case. Those options are available upon request - contact us at sales@houghtonhorns.com or 817-993-6400 ex 1.
Tonal depth that resonates with the soul
The Yamaha custom horn lineup is now crowned by the flagship YHR-872ND, a Kruspe wrap horn. With a nickel silver body and extra-large bell, this beautiful horn delivers excellent response and the type of rich, warm tone that has endless appeal in concert halls and studios around the globe. The YHR-872ND was developed in cooperation with Chicago Symphony Orchestra principal horn player Mark Almond and Boston Brass hornist and co-owner Chris Castellanos. Thanks to their supervision this extraordinary new horn offers significantly improved tone and response, and is ideally suited to today’s players. Every detail has been refined to the highest degree, easily satisfying the requirements of the most demanding orchestral professionals.
Features
Nickel silver body
The YHR-872ND body is made of nickel silver.
Nickel silver is resistant to corrosion, harder than yellow brass, and capable of delivering rich, colorful tone with outstanding playing response. The instrument responds directly to every playing nuance for vibrant, unrestricted expression.
The tuning slide outer and inner tubes are made of nickel silver that has a different composition than the nickel silver used in the bell and main body. The material used in the tuning slides includes a higher percentage of hard, durable metal for improved response.
Bell: Extra-large bell, Lightweight bell flare, Unsoldered bell rim
The YHR-872ND features an extra-large bell that delivers the type of rich, warm tone. The unsoldered bell rim has been adopted for extra openness and power.
The YHR-872ND additionally features an original lightweight bell flare that contributes to improved response and more intimate tonal control.
One-piece machined mouthpiece receiver
The mouthpiece receiver used in the YHR-872ND is a totally new design.
Compared to conventional two-piece mouthpiece receivers that are made up of a separate mouthpipe and reinforcing tube, the one-piece machined YHR-872ND mouthpiece receiver achieves better sound transmission for significantly enhanced response.
Leadpipe
The leadpipe of the acclaimed Yamaha YHR-862 Custom Horn, widely considered to be a masterpiece in horn design, was used as a basis for the YHR-872ND leadpipe's refined design that takes the relative positions of the left hand and mouthpiece into account. The result is a horn that offers more comfortable playability in any playing positions, even when the bell is rested on the player's lap.
Square main and F tuning slide crooks
YHR-872ND uses square tubing in the crook for optimum playing resistance.
Where the YHR-672 uses a single brace in the F tube, the YHR-872ND adds a second brace that enhances response for advanced players. The dual brace design helps to keep the tone rich and powerful even when the instrument is played hard.
Optimum playing feel has been achieved by making the main tuning slide bore slightly larger (12.1 mm dia.) than the other slides (12.0 mm dia.).
Rotary valve caps
The rotary valve caps feature an attractive engraved design that adds to the instrument’s sophisticated, high-quality look and feel.
The rear surface of the rotary valve caps has a ring-shaped protrusion that enhances the sound transmission for more freely playability.
Phosphor bronze valve inner caps
The rotary valves at the heart of the horn feature phosphor bronze inner caps for enhanced durability. The valve rotors are made of brass.
Adjustable short-stroke 4th lever, Adjustable finger hook
YHR-872ND features an adjustable short-stroke 4th lever. Smooth switching between the F and Bb sides allows the player to focus more fully on the performance.
As in other custom models, an adjustable finger hook can be set up for optimum playing comfort and control.
*****
Specifications
- Unlacquered
- No case included
By default, Houghton Horns' 872NDs do NOT come with lacquer or a case. Those options are available upon request - contact us at sales@houghtonhorns.com or 817-993-6400 ex 1.