Jupiter JHR1100 Intermediate Double French Horn - Geyer Wrap w/Case | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Jupiter JHR1100 Intermediate Double French Horn delivers exceptional tonal color and transparency well-suited for any performance level, featuring professional-grade construction that will support students through their collegiate education and beyond. This F/Bb double horn showcases a Geyer wrap design that reduces resistance and helps produce remarkable volume, combined with precision mechanical-linked tapered rotary valves for a free-blowing, responsive performance experience. Perfect for advancing high school students, college horn majors, and intermediate players seeking professional features at an accessible price point.
Product Overview
The JHR1100 represents Jupiter's commitment to providing intermediate students with professional-quality features that support musical development from high school through college and into early professional work. The Geyer wrap design offers reduced resistance compared to traditional Kruspe wraps, making it easier for developing players to produce the volume and projection needed for ensemble and solo performance while maintaining excellent intonation and tonal balance.
State-of-the-art manufacturing technology ensures the lacquered brass body maintains the most accurate scale and optimal playability characteristics. The rose brass leadpipe warms the sound of the instrument while providing enhanced longevity, creating the rich, warm tone that defines quality French horn performance. The 11.9" bell size provides excellent projection and dynamic range suitable for both orchestral and chamber music applications.
Professional engineering features include precision mechanical-linked tapered rotary valves combined with an open wrap design that creates a free-blowing, responsive performance experience essential for technical development. Comfort and ergonomic features like the adjustable thumb rest and finger hook allow customization for individual hand size and playing style, promoting proper technique development during the crucial intermediate learning phase.
Ideal For
- High school students advancing from beginner instruments to intermediate-level performance
- College horn majors requiring reliable double horn capabilities for ensemble and solo work
- Community orchestra and band members seeking quality sound and professional features
- Private lesson students developing advanced technique and preparing for auditions
- Music educators who need demonstration instruments with excellent value and reliability
Key Features
Geyer Wrap Design
The Geyer wrap reduces resistance and helps produce remarkable volume, making it easier for intermediate players to achieve proper projection while maintaining excellent intonation and tonal balance.
Professional Valve System
Precision mechanical-linked tapered rotary valves combined with open wrap design create a free-blowing, responsive performance experience that supports technical development and musical expression.
Rose Brass Leadpipe
The rose brass leadpipe warms the sound of the instrument and provides enhanced longevity, creating the rich, warm tone characteristics essential for quality French horn performance.
Advanced Manufacturing
Lacquered brass body produced using state-of-the-art technology ensures the most accurate scale and optimal playability characteristics for consistent performance and reliable intonation.
Ergonomic Comfort Features
Adjustable thumb rest and finger hook allow customization for individual hand size and playing style, promoting proper technique development and comfortable extended playing sessions.
What's Included
- Jupiter JHR1100 Intermediate Double French Horn
- Professional mouthpiece
- ABS hard protective case
- Care and maintenance accessories
- Free standard shipping
- Full manufacturer warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | JHR1100 Intermediate |
| Type | Double French Horn |
| Key | F/Bb |
| Bore Size | .472" |
| Wrap Style | Geyer wrap |
| Bell | 11.9" bell |
| Body Material | Lacquered brass |
| Leadpipe | Rose brass for enhanced warmth |
| Valve System | Mechanical-linked tapered rotary valves |
| Design | Open wrap for free-blowing response |
| Comfort Features | Adjustable thumb rest and finger hook |
| Case | ABS hard case included |
| Sound Character | Tonal color and transparency |
| Level | Intermediate through collegiate |
Experience This Intermediate French Horn Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the exceptional value and professional features of the Jupiter JHR1100 Intermediate Double French Horn. The Geyer wrap design and precision valve system deliver the tonal color and responsive performance that will support your musical development through collegiate education and beyond. Contact us today to schedule your in-store trial and discover why the JHR1100 is the ideal choice for advancing French horn students.
