Jupiter JHR-452D 3-Valve French Horn (F or Bb) Product Description The JHR-452D is a high quality student French horn, designed with three valves for simplicity and lightness and adjustable hand and finger rests to allow for a small and growing hand. The horn is supplied with both F and Bb slides, which can be easily swapped over. Mouthpiece is included. There is also a clever design feature which allows the hand playing position to be moved outwards as the player grows (and it is supplied with an extension set of linkages for this purpose. It is currently set-up for a small player, with the touch pieces enclosed within the wrap of the horn.The Jupiter range is strongly built and offers the new player a very strong start to their playing career - which means they are more likely to maintain their interest.  The higher price is well justified. This item has been out on rental for the past 2 years to one of our local student players.The Bb slides are present and can be stored in the hard case. The player can remove the F slides and insert the Bb slides, thus learning in the key of Bb; a useful prelude to owning a BB/F model in later years. Specification: · Lacquer finish
· Bore size: 0.472" (11.99mm)
· Bell diameter: 11.89" (30.2cm)
· Rose brass leadpipe
· Two sets of slides (F and B flat)
· Ergonomic wrap
· Adjustable thumb and finger hooks
· Fixed bell
· Robust wooden shell case Condition Description As with all of our instruments, the horn has been fully serviced by our brass technician, and has been tested to ensure that it plays well. The rotors and slides are in excellent condition, clean and unmarked, and with a smooth action. The cosmetic condition of the horn is imperfect, as it has had a few years use by a student. The wear is appropriate to the age and usage of this item. You will see significant scratching on the lacquer and rippling of the brass on the lead pipe to the bell (these miniature dents are too small for workshop removal and do not affect the playing performance), and various smaller scratches and dings scattered across the instrument.This is a robust model and our workshop has serviced it to a very good mechanical playing standard. You will not need to spend any further money in the short term - assuming your player maintains it in the normal way.
 DeliveryInland UK shipping: FREEThe instrument will be well packed and shipped by next-day Interlink courier. The package will require a signature, so before we send it we will contact you to establish a convenient day for the delivery. We will also request a phone number to assist the local delivery driver, and/or a mobile number so you will receive an SMS notification of the approximate delivery time on the day of the delivery. We will also post a consignment number via eBay so you can track your package online. Collection in person is always welcome.We can arrange for the item to be sent to most European countries (door to door) via an international carrier for £35.00.Payment by Paypal or bank transfer is required from all non-UK buyers. UK customers may also pay by credit or debit card if preferred, but please contact us via the showroom if you wish to do so. Cash on collection is also welcome. Delivery to Norway (with full insurance) £25.00Delivery to Canada and USA, with full insurance £65.00Delivery to Australia and Japan, with full insurance £85.00Note: Non-EU countries are likely to charge duty on any imported item; this is beyond our control, and may add significantly to the overall cost. You will need to research the details.If you require a shipping quote prior to making a purchase, please send a message via eBay. Rosehill Company DetailsPlease browse our eBay My Shop for further products.If you have any further questions about this item, or would like to test it in our showroom in Beaconsfield, South Bucks, please do not hesitate to call. Our showroom is situated approximately 25 miles from central London, close to Junction 2 of the M40 (first junction west of the M25 interchange).Rosehill Instruments Ltd   01494 671717 (showroom)    64, London End, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2JDContacts at Rosehill:Paul Austin – Brass and wind specialist 01494 685133 (direct)Philip Maund – General sales and eBay order processing 01494 671717Richard Fox – MoD Liaison and marching band specialist 01494 685130/1 (direct)Tim Humphries – eBay dispatch 01494 685138 (direct)Accounts Department - 01494 685132Rosehill Instruments is a music retail business which has specialised in selling and repairing brass and woodwind instruments since 1967. It was founded by Trevor Austin (father of Paul) who was previously a euphonium player in the Horse Guards (and played on horseback at the Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953). Following long service in the Salvation Army as a player and conductor, his reputation led to requests to supply instruments around the UK and overseas. Rosehill is now led by Trevor’s son Paul. The company was awarded a UK government contract in 1999, and since then has been an approved supplier of musical instruments to Her Majesty’s military bands. We also repair, refurbish and service all brass band and military band instruments at our workshops in Beaconsfield. As well as dr