L'Olifant 1789 B12-4.6

French HornIn Production
Precision Specifications
RIM DIAMETER17.5 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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B-series medium cup with oversized 4.6mm grain. Combines the popular 17.5mm diameter with low back-pressure for a darker, more voluminous German-influenced sound. Well-suited to orchestral players who want to move between French and German styles. 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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