{"product_id":"yamaha-861-custom-geyer-wrap-double-french-horn-perfect-compression-free-shipping-lower-48-states","title":"Yamaha 861 Custom Geyer Wrap Double French Horn W\/PERFECT COMPRESSION (Free shipping Lower 48 States)","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp For Your Consideration Is a Stunning Yamaha 861 Double French Horn!  If you are thinking about buying a new Yamaha 871 for 9-10K after taxes, you may consider buying this horn which plays much better!  This is a very rare and desirable horn that you do not see on the market very often.  If you do see another one on the market, I would be surprised if there is ever another one as nice as this particular horn!   The horn is in excellent condition without any noticeable thin spots.  I do not see any signs of previous dent work! The horn does not have any lacquer, and certain areas of the horn have developed a super nice patina!  This horn was professionally maintained in Japan and is in excellent condition.   The bell looks wonderful, the tail is in excellent condition, the inside tubing looks marvelous, and the lead pipe is superb!  \u003cstrong\u003eTHIS HORN IS A GEM! \u003c\/strong\u003e There are some surface scratches, minor imperfections, and other signs of character!   Please check out the pictures for further clarification of condition.  The horn recently came out of the shop and was given an inspection; all of the braces are secure, all of the tuning slides pull freely, and the valves are fast, quiet, and responsive with great compression!  \u003cstrong\u003eTHIS HORN HAS PERFECT VALVE COMPRESSION!  \u003c\/strong\u003eI recently did a valve compression reading on all the valves, and the valves had compression readings that read zero!   This would be a great horn for any professional French Horn Player looking to take their horn playing to a higher level.   The Yamaha 861 is perhaps the best French Horn ever made by Yamaha!   The horn comes with the original Yamaha fixed bell case.  The Serial number is posted for your review. All sales come with a 10 day no fuss return policy.  Priced to sell at $9,550.00 with Free Postage in the Lower 48 States.  I do offer free postage, but charge $25 dollars for the box, bubble wrap, and packing peanuts necessary to ship the horn safely. I offer a 10 day no fuss return policy that is outlined below. Please read the return policy before making a purchase.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Double French Horn purchases come with a 10 day No-Fuss Return Policy. Buyer may return the horn within 10 days of receiving the horn with no questions asked. The horn must be postmarked and shipped within 10 days of receiving the horn to initiate the return process. Buyer is responsible for return shipping charges. I do not charge a re-stocking fee for returns if you pay by check or cash. I also offer a 5% cash discount if you buy the horn in person. I do charge a 3.5% re-stocking fee if you pay with a credit card or PayPal. Credit card companies and PayPal do not refund payment processing fees. Buyer would be responsible for a 3.5% restocking fee in the case of a return if the payment is made with a Credit Card or PayPal. Payment will be refunded within 1 day of receiving the horn; provided the horn is returned in its original condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease check out my other items for some great deals on musical instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/8595\/2966\/files\/BH_AI_007.png?v=1785766139\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boredhorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46709958869190,"sku":null,"price":9550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/8595\/2966\/files\/1_36795c44-5741-4d4f-8549-1843b25d8ad9.png?v=1785760956","url":"https:\/\/boredhorns.com\/products\/yamaha-861-custom-geyer-wrap-double-french-horn-perfect-compression-free-shipping-lower-48-states","provider":"Bored Horns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}