The Meister 6801 Heritage Double French Horn is similar in design and construction to old pre-war Kruspe-Horner and Conn 8D horns. The horn features a nickel-finish instrument with a .468-inch bore with a 12.2-inch large throat bell for a dark, responsive tone plus excellent resonance and projection. The Heritage also has mechanical 3B linkages that feature two steel balls in a bronze ball bearing in each valve for smooth, worry-free action. Horn includes a hard shell case and mouthpiece.