{"product_id":"john-packer-jp162-single-f-french-horn","title":"John Packer JP162 Single F French Horn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Packer JP162 Single F French Horn  second hand, some slight dents on the bell but in overall good condition  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Packer JP162 Single F French Horn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a superbly designed starter horn, specifically developed with younger players and smaller hands in mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts compact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘small wrap’ design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes the JP162 considerably easier for a child to hold than a conventional full-size French horn, while still providing a genuine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF single-horn configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The smaller body allows the player to position their right hand correctly inside the bell while maintaining a comfortable and natural playing posture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe JP162 features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethree rotary valves with reliable ball-and-socket mechanical linkage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing a smooth, positive and durable valve action. An adjustable finger ring and ducks foot allow the hand position to be tailored to the individual player, making this a particularly comfortable horn for beginners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe F side of a single horn offers the traditional French horn sound and is an excellent choice for developing good pitch control and embouchure from an early stage. It is worth checking with the player’s teacher before purchasing, however, as some teachers prefer beginners to start on the Bb side. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJP161 is the equivalent Bb model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the JP162 is the F model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished in attractive lacquered yellow brass, the JP162 offers an excellent combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplayability, durability, comfortable handling and value for money\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is an ideal first French horn for a young player beginning their musical journey.\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 JP162\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 F\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 11” \/ 277.5mm 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 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\u003eLyre Box:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMouthpiece:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e John Packer JP612 4B\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\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 1.94kg without case\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lightweight case\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fantastic choice for the young beginner looking for a properly designed, comfortable and dependable first French horn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Packer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54810731348311,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/1982\/1655\/files\/IMG-2497.jpg?v=1788005237","url":"https:\/\/shop.reidys.com\/products\/john-packer-jp162-single-f-french-horn","provider":"Reidys Home Of Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}