John Packer JP161 Single Bb French Horn

The JP161 single French horn is designed for children as it is a ‘small wrap’ so it is essentially smaller than a full size horn, the reason for that is so a child can put their right hand correctly into the bell whilst maintaining the correct posture for playing.

There is still some debate amongst many French Horn teachers as to which ‘side’ to start new pupils on, i.e. the ‘Bb’ or the ‘F’ side, this is just basically different fingering for the same notes with the Bbside being easier to pitch rather than the F side. The JP161 is the Bb side and theJP162is the F side, however both horns still read horn in F music and transpose a 5th which can be confusing for some!

Please be aware that if this item shows as a special order, then we can generally despatch the item within 7 days. However, we cannot guarantee that we can fulfil the order within the timescale you are given. If you would like to find out on the exact availability of this item, give us a call on 01484 848060.