{"product_id":"jp163-french-horn","title":"JP163 French Horn Compensating Bb+F","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot a stock item, flown in to order direct from John Packer UK. Contact us for current lead time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe JP163 French Horn is a small wrap compensating Bb\/F ideal for students wanting to start on a fully compensating model. Specifically designed with smaller hands in mind, the instrument features a small wrap design ensuring it is lightweight and easy to hold. The design of the JP163 French Horn is tailored to ensure a durable instrument geared towards younger musicians and first time players with the inclusion of neoprene valves bumpers and adjustable duck's feet \/ finger ring. This also ensures versatility of the instrument within schools and music services. The compensating system on the JP163 French Horn prepares students for when they progress to a level where a compensating system is required. By reinforcing positive habits, it reduces the time required for players to become comfortable with such a system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe JP163 French Horn is constructed from yellow brass throughout and is configured in a small wrap Bb design. The instrument includes a fully compensating system allowing access to both Bb and F keys, and also includes a number of high quality components usually reserved for more expensive French Horns including a mechanical (ball \u0026amp; socket) linkage and neoprene valve bumpers. These features ensure the instrument is suitable for younger players without affecting the quality of the instrument's performance and are the reason the instrument has become so popular with the UK education sector.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe JP163 French Horn is supplied with a JP612 mouthpiece and comes equipped with a high quality case for maximum protection. The case is lightweight, well-designed and attractively styled with a reflective strap for extra safety. A comfortable shoulder strap is included as standard. The case also includes a small storage pocket accessible for the outside of the case. This enables players to store small accessories and sheet music with their instrument.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManufactured to a high quality standard as is expected with all JP Instruments, The JP163 French Horn Bb\/F is guaranteed for 12 months against faulty manufacturing or materials and is fully tested prior to sale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Wrap - Easy to hold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical (ball \u0026amp; socket) linkage - Robust and reliable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeoprene valve bumpers - Durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell ring - For strength and resonance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable ducks foot - To suit different sized hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with a high quality lightweight case with backpack straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJP612 mouthpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLacquer finish - For easy maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Brass Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45834031235269,"sku":"JP163","price":2299.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/7259\/8213\/files\/JP163-French-Horn1.jpg?v=1771228710","url":"https:\/\/brassdirect.co.nz\/products\/jp163-french-horn","provider":"Brass Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}