Yamaha HR-JS James Sommerville Signature French Horn Mouthpiece - Professional | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls

The Yamaha James Sommerville Signature French horn mouthpiece delivers enhanced flexibility across all ranges with exceptional tonal clarity through its distinctive design developed at Yamaha's exclusive R&D Ateliers. This professional signature mouthpiece features a 16.93mm narrow rim diameter and V-shaped cup that provides rich tone with quicker response and high range security, making it the preferred choice of serious hornists seeking the results of world-class artist-artisan collaboration.

Product Overview

Born from Yamaha's exclusive R&D Ateliers where custom mouthpieces have been crafted for hundreds of the world's top players, the James Sommerville Signature mouthpiece represents the pinnacle of professional French horn design. Originally created when existing commercial models failed to satisfy the exacting demands of elite musicians, this mouthpiece incorporates Sommerville's extensive professional experience with Yamaha's master craftsmanship.

The mouthpiece features a fairly narrow inner rim size specifically designed for enhanced flexibility in every range, combined with a semi-flat rim contour that delivers exceptional tonal clarity. This thoughtful balance allows French horn players to achieve precise control and expression across the instrument's extensive range while maintaining the rich, full-bodied tone quality essential for professional performance.

The distinctive V-shaped cup adds security to the high range while the open throat size allows rich, full-bodied tone at any dynamic level. Originally created exclusively for elite musicians and their colleagues, the Signature Series now makes this cooperative effort between artist and artisan available to serious French horn players seeking authentic professional-quality equipment.

Ideal For

• Professional French horn players seeking enhanced flexibility and tonal clarity across all ranges for orchestral and chamber performance
• Advanced students preparing for professional auditions who need the security and response characteristics of world-class equipment
• Orchestra and chamber musicians requiring rich tone with quicker response and reliable high range security for demanding repertoire
• Serious hornists who want access to the results of exclusive artist-artisan collaboration previously available only to elite musicians
• Music educators in Idaho Falls demonstrating professional-level French horn technique with signature artist-endorsed equipment

Key Features

Exclusive R&D Ateliers Heritage

Developed at Yamaha's exclusive R&D Ateliers where custom mouthpieces are created for hundreds of the world's top players, representing the pinnacle of artist-artisan collaboration.

Enhanced Range Flexibility

Narrow inner rim size specifically designed for enhanced flexibility in every range, providing the versatility essential for the extensive demands of French horn repertoire.

Superior Tonal Clarity

Semi-flat rim contour delivers exceptional tonal clarity while the V-shaped cup facilitates rich tone with quicker response for precise musical expression.

High Range Security

V-shaped cup design adds security to the high range while maintaining rich, full-bodied tone across all dynamic levels through optimal throat sizing.

Professional Signature Series

Part of Yamaha's select Signature Series, offering access to the results of exclusive cooperation between world-class artists and master instrument craftsmen.

What's Included

• Yamaha HR-JS James Sommerville Signature French Horn Mouthpiece
• Yamaha manufacturer warranty

Technical Specifications

Experience This Professional French Horn Mouthpiece Today

Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the enhanced flexibility and exceptional tonal clarity of the Yamaha James Sommerville Signature French horn mouthpiece. Our knowledgeable staff can help you find the perfect mouthpiece setup to complement your French horn playing style and musical goals, ensuring you achieve the professional sound quality that has made this signature model the choice of world-class hornists.