{"product_id":"john-packer-jp161-single-bb-french-horn","title":"John Packer JP161 Single Bb French Horn","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Packer JP161 Single Bb French Horn. Second hand and in good overall condition. Does have a few slight dents on the bell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Packer JP161 Single Bb French Horn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a well-designed, lightweight starter horn that is ideal for younger players taking their first steps on the French horn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmaller players in mind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the JP161 features a compact ‘small wrap’ design which makes the instrument easier to hold and manage than a conventional full-size horn. The comfortable layout helps young players develop a good playing position without having to stretch to reach the valves or bell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe JP161 is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esingle Bb horn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering an approachable and responsive playing experience with the bright, focused tone associated with a Bb instrument. It features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethree rotary valves with reliable ball-and-socket mechanical linkage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving a smooth and positive valve action while keeping maintenance straightforward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadjustable finger ring and ducks foot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e allow the player’s hand position to be adjusted for comfort, making this an excellent choice for children and players with smaller hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elacquered yellow brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the JP161 provides excellent durability and represents outstanding value as a first French horn. Its manageable weight and compact dimensions also make it particularly convenient for transporting between home, school and lessons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e John Packer JP161\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single French Horn\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKey:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bb\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eValves:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 Rotary\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eValve Mechanism:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mechanical ball-and-socket linkage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBell:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fixed bell\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBell Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellow brass\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBody:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellow brass\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 12.50mm \/ 0.492”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lacquer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWater Key:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small-wrap configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinger Ring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adjustable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDucks Foot:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adjustable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA superb \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst French horn for a young player\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining comfortable handling, dependable construction and the playability needed to encourage confident musical development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Packer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54810779091287,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/1982\/1655\/files\/IMG-2502.jpg?v=1788005559","url":"https:\/\/shop.reidys.com\/products\/john-packer-jp161-single-bb-french-horn","provider":"Reidys Home Of Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}