Alto, Flugel and French Horns

FR801 ELITE SERIES RS BERKELEY SINGLE FRENCH HORN

The RS Berkeley FR801 Elite Series single French Horn is the perfect horn for the younger player with excellent response & intonation. The single French Horn in F is preferred for beginners due to its weight and simple design.


Features & Playing Characteristics:


The Elite Series RS Berkeley French Horn features a .485” bore and a 12” hand hammered bell, which produces a bright compact feel with excellent focus & projection. The French Horn has mechanical linkage tapered valves for excellent action & long lasting performance. The French Horn has a Geyer style wrap with a single brace on the main tuning slide, creating moderate resistance. The finger ring on the 2nd slide assists in easy intonation adjustment. Additional features include pinky saddle and a thumb ring. The French Horn comes with a mouthpiece and a custom hard shelled case.


Specifications:

Level: Student Single French Horn
Key: F
Wrap: Geyer Style
Bore:  .485”
Bell Diameter: 12”
Finish: Lacquer
Valves: Mechanical Linkage Tapered Valves
Intonation Aid: Finger ring on second slide
Additional Features: Pinky saddle, thumb ring
Lubricant: Premium Valve Oil
Includes Mouthpiece, & Custom hard shelled case


The Pottsboro ISD band program proudly played RS Berkeley Instruments during the 2005 / 2006 school year. The instruments were played all during marching season and concert season including UIL contests, in house performances, and community performances. We were impressed with the instruments intonation and quality. We were looking for durability and these instruments proved to be of high quality both in craftsmanship and sound. Compared to other brands, RS Berkeley Instruments are a great choice for School band programs, especially when pricing and quality are the expectation. The Silver trumpets, Saxophones, French horns and Tubas have worked amazingly, both on the marching field and in the concert band. We thank RS Berkeley for being an integral part of Pottsboro ISD's band program's success this year.

-- Douglas Morris Pottsboro ISD Director of Bands