Arnolds & Sons AHR-301 Single F French Horn (used instrument, fully serviced)



Our showroom team is always happy to provide pre-sales advice, and to organise home trials of our instruments:

Showroom line:           01494 671717
Mobile / text:                07966486304




This is a three-valve single horn, pitched in F. It is an inexpensive, extremely lightweight instrument, ideal for young players who are new to the French horn.

The natural step up from this instrument would be a four-valve “compensating horn”, which most players would move to after a year or two of playing. This would allow them to play in both B flat and F, rather than just a single key.



Product Description

Serial no.: 140853

The instrument is supplied in the original Arnolds & Sons hard case. One of the zip fasteners is stiff at the corner of the case, which makes opening the case slightly more difficult. Otherwise, the case is in full working order and very good cosmetic condition.

Please note that no mouthpiece is included in the listing; however, we usually stock a wide selection of suitable mouthpieces should you wish to purchase one.


Product Specification (copied from the Arnolds & Sons website):

Goldbrass leadpipe

Compact construction

Yellow brass body and bell

Clear lacquered finish

Nickel silver inner and outer slides

Body: 280 mm

Bell: 280 mm

Bore: 11,8 mm



Condition Description

This horn has been fully tested and serviced by our brass technician to ensure complete function and the best possible sound.



The mechanical condition is excellent:

The valves have been lapped (polished to a smooth finish) and cleaned, and their action is consistently smooth and quiet.

The tuning slides have been cleaned and polished to give a neat surface finish with only a few cosmetic marks. They fit tightly, move smoothly and offer good resistance.
The instrument has been ultrasonically cleaned, which effectively removes any internal dirt or mineral deposits to make sure the air flows properly through the pipework.



The cosmetic condition is very good:

There is also a single small ding on the leadpipe, which is the only dent on the instrument (see photo 8).

There are some cosmetic marks in the lacquer on the leadpipe, next to the two stays which brace it against the rest of the instrument (see photos 9 and 10).

There is a small patch of worn lacquer deep inside of the bell flare (see photo 5), where the player’s hand rests while playing.

There are a few small marks on the keys, and a few other tiny scratches.

The horn is otherwise in very good cosmetic condition, and all of the cosmetic wear described here is only visible on close inspection.

Returns/Warranty

If on initial inspection you are disappointed with the item in any way, you may return it and receive a full refund.

We will offer the instrument with a mechanical warranty for 24 months, but only a limited cosmetic warranty. The cosmetic warranty is limited to significant issues.



Rosehill Company Details

Rosehill Instruments was founded by Trevor Austin in 1967, and it is still managed by his son Paul to this day.

We have since grown to become the UK’s biggest stockist of brass band instruments, and a trusted name in the industry.

We pride ourselves on the quality and scope of our customer support: our highly-skilled in-house technicians will prepare your instrument before you buy, and they’ll help you keep it in perfect shape for years to come.


If you have any further questions about this item, or if you would like to test it out in our showroom, you can find us here:


Rosehill Instruments Ltd  

01494 671717 (main showroom line)
07966486304 (mobile)