Where can I get a good deal for a double French horn?

Best Cheap French Horns – Buyer Guide. You're a ... Brand new double horns from China typically go for a few hundred dollars. Temping right? ... Chances are it will require thousands in repair work (which may be worth it for the right horn, but you need to know what you're doing) or fall apart on you. read more

As for choosing a good brand/maker, besides taking your teacher's advice, there is a French Horn Buyer's Guide on the Woodwind and Brasswind website: French Horn Buyer's Guide & Comparison Chart. read more

The double horn is the most popular type of orchestral French Horn played today, but on Ebay, it is common to see all kinds of variations on this wonderful instrument. There are triple French horns, and there are also descant horns (which can look a lot like doubles). read more

The French horn’s standard shape can make it difficult to play while standing, which is why there are certain horns specifically designed for use in marching bands. Horns such as the M551 Series Marching Bb French Horn from Dynasty or the YHR-302M Series Marching Bb French Horn from Yamaha feature a forward facing design and different valve system that retains much of the standard horn’s timbre. read more