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—

Recommended For

OrchestralClassical

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Community Sentiment

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8.0Resistance

5.0Rim Comfort

5.0Rim Bite

5.0Brightness

5.0Tone Focus

5.0Articulation

5.0Flexibility

5.0Endurance

Player Notes1 review

Anonymous Brass PlayerJun 13, 2026

Quick player rating only.

Special Features

Patterson_collaboration
12_bore
Open_resistance
Combo_taper

Reference Notes

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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