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Hans Hoyer 801 / 801A French Horn

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The Hans Hoyer 801 / 801A is a current-production full double horn in F/Bb with a Geyer layout. It is made or assembled in Germany.

Hans Hoyer 801/801A is a Geyer-style Hoyer double with yellow/gold options and string/mechanical linkage depending on variant.

Specs include an 11.9 mm / .468 in bore, a 310 mm / 12.204 in bell diameter, yellow brass or gold brass material options, and a fixed or detachable bell. Other published options include string or mechanical linkage and lacquered, unlacquered raw brass, or custom or special order finish options.

For this combined model listing, exact details may vary by submodel or variant.

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    Specs at a Glance

    Type
    Full double horn
    Key
    F/Bb
    Design family
    Geyer
    Bell
    Fixed or detachable
    Bore
    11.9 mm / .468 in
    Bell diameter
    310 mm / 12.204 in
    Materials
    Yellow brass or gold brass
    Linkage
    String or mechanical
    Finish options
    Lacquered, unlacquered raw brass, or custom or special order
    Made / assembled in
    Germany
    Production type
    Factory-made
    Availability
    Current production; special order

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