Hans Hoyer 6802GA Professional Double French Horn
Overview
The Hans Hoyer 6802GA is a professional Geyer-wrap double French horn that offers a bright, flexible, and projecting sound favored by many American orchestral players. The gold brass bell produces a warmer fundamental than nickel silver while maintaining excellent projection and clarity, striking a balance between the darker European and brighter American horn traditions. The Geyer wrap design minimizes tubing length and promotes a free-blowing, responsive feel that encourages dynamic nuance and precise articulation. The mechanical-linkage rotary valves are fast and quiet, and the overall build quality reflects Hans Hoyer's long tradition of German brass manufacturing. Intonation is well-centered with minimal problem notes, which builds confidence during auditions and exposed passages. The removable bell facilitates easy transport, and the lacquer finish is durable and attractive. This horn is well suited for professional orchestral and chamber musicians, advanced university students, and players who prefer the Geyer system's lighter, more flexible feel compared to the Kruspe wrap. It excels in both concert and recording settings. Players who prefer the heavier resistance and darker sound of a traditional Kruspe-wrap horn may find the Geyer design too open for their taste, though this is largely a matter of personal preference and tradition.
French Horns
A professional Geyer-wrap double horn with gold brass bell producing a warm, flexible, projecting sound that balances European and American horn traditions, with fast mechanical-linkage rotary valves.
Instrument Details
$6,799
Professional
Brand
Hans Hoyer
Type
Double French Horn
Made In
Germany
Year
2005
