Yamaha HR-TB Thomas Bacon Signature French Horn Mouthpiece - Professional | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Yamaha Thomas Bacon Signature French horn mouthpiece delivers exceptional sound and response through its distinctive wide inner rim diameter and large V-shaped cup design developed in collaboration with renowned hornist Thomas Bacon. This professional signature mouthpiece features a 17.99mm rim diameter and semi-shallow V-cup that provides the precise sound characteristics and performance reliability crafted exclusively at Yamaha's R&D Ateliers for world-class musicians.
Product Overview
Born from Yamaha's exclusive R&D Ateliers where custom mouthpieces have been created for hundreds of the world's top players, the Thomas Bacon Signature mouthpiece represents the pinnacle of artist-artisan collaboration. Originally developed when existing commercial models failed to satisfy professional demands, this mouthpiece incorporates decades of performance experience with Yamaha's expertise in instrument crafting to create the ideal French horn mouthpiece.
The mouthpiece features Thomas Bacon's carefully specified wide inner rim diameter combined with a large V-shaped cup that delivers the exact sound and response characteristics desired by this accomplished hornist. The semi-shallow V-cup design provides optimal balance between projection and control while maintaining the warm, rich tone quality that defines professional French horn performance.
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 worldwide. The standard rim contour and thickness combined with the 4.50mm throat and semi-wide backbore create the professional performance characteristics that distinguish this signature model.
Ideal For
- Professional French horn players seeking the distinctive sound and response characteristics developed through Thomas Bacon's collaboration with Yamaha
- Advanced students preparing for professional auditions who need the performance reliability and tonal quality of world-class equipment
- Orchestra and chamber musicians requiring the projection and control essential for ensemble and solo French horn 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 Artist Collaboration
Developed with renowned hornist Thomas Bacon through Yamaha's exclusive R&D Ateliers, incorporating decades of professional performance experience and precise specifications.
Professional Signature Series Heritage
Part of Yamaha's select Signature Series, representing the cooperative effort between world-class artists and master craftsmen with extensive instrument crafting experience.
Distinctive V-Cup Design
Features wide inner rim diameter with large V-shaped cup specifically designed to deliver the exact sound and response characteristics desired by Thomas Bacon.
Optimal Professional Specifications
17.99mm rim diameter with semi-shallow V-cup, standard rim contour and thickness, providing the balance between projection and control essential for professional performance.
Custom R&D Ateliers Quality
Originally created at Yamaha's exclusive R&D Ateliers for elite musicians, now available to share in the results of this exceptional artist-artisan collaboration.
What's Included
- Yamaha HR-TB Thomas Bacon Signature French Horn Mouthpiece
- Yamaha manufacturer warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | French Horn |
| Artist Collaboration | Thomas Bacon |
| Series | Signature Series |
| Rim Inner Diameter | 17.99mm |
| Rim Contour | Standard |
| Rim Thickness | Standard |
| Cup Depth | Semi-shallow (V-cup) |
| Cup Shape | Large V-shaped |
| Throat | 4.50mm |
| Backbore | Semi-wide |
| Design Origin | R&D Ateliers |
| Target Level | Professional |
| Model Number | HR-TB |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
| Weight | 4.0 oz |
Experience This Professional French Horn Mouthpiece Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the exceptional sound and response of the Yamaha Thomas Bacon 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.
