French Horns

FRS805 ARTIST SERIES RS BERKELEY SILVER PLATED DOUBLE FRENCH HORN

RS Berkeley French Horns are known for their performance and superb intonation. The RS Berkeley Silver Plated Double French Horn offers a bright sound and a brilliant projection, and is an excellent instrument for the intermediate through professional player.


Features & Playing Characteristics:


The Artist Series RS Berkeley FRS805 French Horn in F/Bb features a .500” bore, creating a flexible, rich and vibrant tone, along with a 12 1/3” hand hammered bell. The French Horn has 4 mechanical linkage tapered valves with a 4th rotor thumb lever that can be adjusted to fit any hand size. The Geyer style wrap produces a full warm sound with outstanding projection. The 2nd valve ring on both wraps assists in easy intonation adjustment. Additional features include a water key & a pinky saddle. The French Horn comes with 2 mouthpieces and a custom case.  



Specifications:

Level: Double French Horn
Key: F/Bb
Wrap: Geyer Style
Bore:  .500”
Bell Diameter: 12 1/3”
Finish: Silver Plated
Valves: Mechanical Linkage Tapered Valves, adjustable 4th rotor thumb lever
Intonation Aid: Finger ring on second slide on both wraps
Additional Features: Pinky saddle, thumb ring
Lubricant: Premium Valve Oil
Includes 2 Mouthpieces, & a Custom 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