A Professional Horn with Serious Pedigree
Some instruments carry a lineage that's hard to ignore. The Yamaha YHR-672 is a full double horn built for players who need real-world performance — whether that's a section chair in the orchestra pit, a chamber gig on a Tuesday night, or a solo recital where the hall has to hear every nuance. It's a professional instrument that doesn't ask you to compromise.
The YHR-672 takes its design cues directly from the YHR-862, Yamaha's highly acclaimed custom horn from 1979–1987. That model is still talked about in horn circles, and Yamaha built the 672 with the same taper shape to carry forward those rich overtones and tonal depth. The result is a horn that feels rooted in tradition while being made for today's players.
With its Kruspe-style wrap, extra-large bell, and 12mm (.472") bore, this horn suits advancing players and working professionals alike who want warmth, power, and expressive freedom from a single instrument.
The Bell That Changes the Room
The YHR-672's extra-large bell is central to its identity. Yamaha uses an unsoldered bell rim — a detail that lets the bell resonate more freely, opening up the sound and giving it that characteristic round, full quality players look for in a large-bore horn. The yellow brass body adds brilliance to the mix, keeping the tone vibrant even at the top of the dynamic range.
The fixed bell on this model contributes to a brighter, more projecting tone — ideal for players who want the horn's voice to carry without extra effort. And because the bell is the same extra-large size across the YHR-672 family, you're getting genuine hall-filling projection, not just a bigger-looking instrument.
Leadpipe, Tuning, and Playability Details
Yamaha redesigned the leadpipe for the YHR-672 to inherit the taper profile of the YHR-862 custom model. That taper produces stable intonation and rich overtones, and gives the horn a playing resistance that feels centered without being stuffy. The semi-square crook tuning slide adds a bit more resistance for a focused, centered tone — players often find this helps lock in pitch in fast-moving ensemble passages.
The repositioned main brace rods contribute to well-balanced overall playability, and the short-stroke 4th lever mechanism makes switching between F and Bb sides noticeably quicker. String linkages connect the rotary valves for a smooth, unified feel across all four.
Product Features:
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Type: Professional Full Double Horn (F/Bb)
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Wrap: Kruspe style with traditional configuration
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Bore Size: 12mm (0.472")
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Bell Size: LL (extra-large), fixed
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Body Material: Yellow brass with clear lacquer finish
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Unsoldered bell rim for enhanced resonance and free-blowing feel
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Leadpipe: Taper design inherited from the YHR-862 custom model
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Semi-square crook tuning slide for centered tone and controlled resistance
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Valves: 4 solid rotary valves with string lever action
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Short-stroke 4th lever mechanism for faster F/Bb transitions
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Finish: Clear lacquer
Brand: Yamaha
Model: YHR-672
SKU: YHR-672
Condition: New
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