Yamaha YHR-322 Single Bb French Horn

Name: Yamaha YHR-322 Single Bb French Horn
Brand: Yamaha
Price: 2707 EUR
Availability: BackOrder

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€2,707.00Price Includes
VAT @ 23%

Estimated delivery: 6th - 7th August

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5-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included

You can purchase from Gear4music with complete confidence and peace of mind. This product is new unless stated and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 5-year warranty as standard.

Once the product is delivered, you'll have 30 days to decide that you definitely want to keep it. If you decide it's not suitable, you can return it to us for an exchange or a refund, providing the product is in 'as new' condition and in its original packaging.

We do everything we can to make sure the right item reaches you in perfect condition. If your order arrives damaged, or is incorrect, let us know within 14 days of receiving it and we'll arrange for a free collection.

If your goods develop a fault within the warranty period, we'll quickly repair or replace the item for you. If the fault occurs within the first 180 days of your ownership, we'll collect the goods and deliver them back to you free of charge.

We're unable to accept returns of any custom-made items designed to work together as a unique package. Some items are only eligible for the money-back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging.

For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information page.

If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.

Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee

For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered."

Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions.

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We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.

In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.

When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.

Summary of returns policies and timescales

This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.

UK & Europe	EU Standard	Gear4music Standard	Gear4music Optional
Return Period	14 days	30 days	up to 180 days
Standard delivery charges refunded?	Yes	Yes	Yes, up to 30 days
Upgraded delivery charges refunded?	Standard costs only	Standard costs only	Standard costs only
Free collection on cancellation	No	No	Yes, up to 30 days
Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 30 days

We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.

Add a 10 year warranty: €162.50 Includes 60 day money back guarantee

Key Features

Single Bb design aids progression
A+ stop valve eliminates difficult transposition during stopped passages
Yellow brass bell delivers clear tone with centred projection
Comfortable balance improves endurance during longer rehearsals and performances
Accurate intonation supports confident ensemble and solo playing

Yamaha YHR-322 Single Bb French Horn Overview

The Yamaha YHR-322 Single Bb French Horn is ideal for developing players who want reliable response, comfortable handling, and clear tonal projection. Designed with younger musicians in mind, this Bb single horn offers a balanced feel that reduces fatigue during longer rehearsals and practice sessions. Its focused response in the mid and upper registers helps build confidence, while maintaining enough warmth and depth in the lower range for ensemble playing.

Built in Japan with Yamaha’s consistent manufacturing standards, the YHR-322 combines practical features with dependable performance. The yellow brass bell produces a centred, clear sound, while solid rotary valves and string lever action provide smooth, responsive playability. An integrated A+ stop valve removes the need to transpose during stopped passages, making orchestral techniques easier to manage as your skills develop. Complete with a mouthpiece and protective case, the YHR-322 offers a dependable setup for advancing players preparing for ensemble work, lessons, and performances.

Product Ref: 378226

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Designed for developing horn players

The YHR-322 is built to support players progressing through lessons, youth ensembles, and early orchestral repertoire. Its single Bb design provides a secure, stable response that can feel more approachable than a full double horn, particularly when developing control in the upper register. Yamaha has also carefully balanced the instrument to improve comfort during longer playing sessions, helping reduce strain and fatigue. This lighter, more manageable feel can make regular practice more enjoyable, especially for younger players building endurance and consistency in their technique.

Clear tone with dependable projection

The medium yellow brass bell produces a focused, clear sound that blends well in ensemble settings while still offering enough projection for solo passages. Notes remain centred across the range, helping you play with greater confidence during rehearsals and performances. Additionally, the 12 mm bore supports responsive airflow without feeling overly resistant, making articulation and dynamic changes easier to control. Whether you’re performing in a concert band, brass ensemble, or school orchestra, the YHR-322 delivers a dependable tonal character that supports developing musicians without feeling limiting as technique improves.

A+ stop valve simplifies orchestral techniques

One of the standout features of the YHR-322 is its integrated A+ stop valve. Stopped horn passages are common in orchestral and ensemble music, but they often require players to transpose quickly while maintaining accurate pitch. The A+ stop valve removes much of this complication, allowing you to approach stopped techniques more confidently without needing advanced transposition skills. This makes the instrument particularly useful for progressing players beginning to explore more demanding repertoire. Yamaha also offers compatibility with an optional F natural slide, helping produce a more open F horn character in selected lower-register notes.

Reliable Yamaha construction

Yamaha’s reputation for consistent build quality is clear throughout the YHR-322. Solid rotary valves provide smooth, reliable action, while the string lever mechanism offers a familiar and responsive feel under the fingers. The clear lacquer finish protects the instrument while maintaining its polished appearance through regular use. Included accessories, such as the HR-32C4 mouthpiece and fitted case, make it easy to start practising and travelling with the instrument straight away. Altogether, the YHR-322 provides a practical and dependable setup for players developing confidence, technique, and ensemble experience.

Yamaha 5 Year Extended Warranty

As a premium brand, Yamaha are proud to offer a free five-year extended warranty when the purchase of your instrument is registered within six months of purchase. Please visit the Yamaha website for the full terms and conditions and to register your warranty.

3 Months Free Tomplay Premium Subscription

When you register your instrument you can get a three-month premium subscription to Tomplay where you can access over 40,000 scores with backing tracks. You are able to filter by musical style, composer, difficulty and accompaniment type and interact with the scores. The pieces are all recorded by professional musicians and you can control the tempo and even record yourself playing. If you wish, you can also print and annotate your score and create loops to focus on those more difficult passages. For more information, please see the Yamaha/Tomplay website.