L'Olifant 1789 A12-4.6

French HornIn Production
Precision Specifications
RIM DIAMETER17 mm
CUP DEPTHMedium
THROAT ∅4.6 mm
BACKBORE
SHANKCombo Taper 5
CUP SHAPE
Rim Width
Rim Contour
Throat Drill #
Materialbrass
Finishraw brass
Weight
OrchestralClassical

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Resistance
5
1 — Free-blowingRestrictive — 10
Rim Comfort
5
1 — UncomfortableVery comfortable — 10
Brightness
5
1 — Dark & warmBright & piercing — 10

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A-series cup at medium depth with an oversized 4.6mm grain (vs the standard 3.9mm). The wider throat reduces back-pressure for a darker, more resonant sound. Favoured by orchestral low-horn players who need large tonal volume without switching to a larger-diameter cup. 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.

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