L'Olifant Patterson-l'Olifant 12A

French HornIn Production
Precision Specifications
RIM DIAMETER17.5 mm
CUP DEPTHMedium
THROAT ∅4.8 mm
BACKBORE
SHANKCombo Taper
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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Collaborative design between L'Olifant Paris and Patterson Hornworks. 12-bore (~4.8mm) throat provides the most open, low-resistance setup in the L'Olifant catalogue. 17.5mm rim transition width. Suitable for players who prefer a massive tonal core with minimal back-pressure. 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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