L'Olifant 1789 A12
French HornIn Production
Precision Specifications
RIM DIAMETER17 mm
CUP DEPTHMedium
THROAT ∅3.9 mm
BACKBORE—
SHANKCombo Taper 5
CUP SHAPE—
Rim Width—
Rim Contour—
Throat Drill #—
Materialbrass
Finishraw brass
Weight—
Recommended For
OrchestralClassicalAll Around
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Special Features
- Modular_cup_rim
- Combo_taper
Reference Notes
The benchmark A-series cup. 17mm internal diameter, standard 3.9mm grain, medium depth. The "sweet spot" of the L'Olifant catalogue for most professional hornists — sufficient volume for orchestral use with clear articulation and high-register stability characteristic of the French school. Use these measurements as a comparison starting point: fit and response still depend on the player, dental structure, instrument receiver, and each manufacturer's measuring method.