Geneva Academy Bb Baritone Horn Outfit with Case

SPECIFICATIONS

• Polished brass gold lacquered body
• Gold lacquered brass lead pipe
• Gold lacquered slides with nickel caps
• 0.51"/13.00mm bore
• 9.56"/243mm bell diameter
• Stainless steel pistons
• Responsive bottom spring valve action
• Three individual cupronickel tuning slides
• Main cupronickel tuning slide
• Four alloy water keys
• Silver plated brass  mouthpiece
• Lightweight ABS case, plush lined with secure latch fasteners
• Accessories: Cleaning cloth, gloves

 Geneva Academy GMF-BH102 Bb Baritone Horn Outfit with Deluxe ABS Case & Accessories - For Beginners, Education Pathways & Leisure Musicians

A warm, centred baritone voice with a 13.00mm bore and 243mm bell, designed to give developing brass players a secure sound, easy control and confident ensemble blend.

Gold lacquered brass construction, stainless steel pistons, cupronickel tuning slides and responsive bottom spring valve action bring together practical durability with the free-blowing feel expected of Geneva Academy.

With routine care, Geneva’s owner maintenance programme and annual in-house servicing by Geneva technicians, the Baritone Horn is designed to give schools, bands and leisure players many years of reliable use.

Ideal for beginner and developing brass band musicians who need a dependable instrument that supports ensemble confidence and a clear pathway towards Heritage and Cardinal.

Supplied as a complete outfit with deluxe plush-lined ABS case, silver plated mouthpiece, cleaning cloth and gloves, reflecting the long established performance standards of Geneva Instruments.

The Geneva Academy GMF-BH102 Bb Baritone Horn has been developed for players who need warmth, control and reliability from the earliest stages of brass playing. Its gold lacquered brass body, 13.00mm bore and 243mm bell help produce a centred baritone sound that blends naturally in brass band and education settings. Stainless steel pistons, cupronickel tuning slides and responsive bottom spring valve action support dependable performance, while the deluxe plush-lined ABS case makes it practical for regular lessons, rehearsals and ensemble use. Developed through collaboration between Geneva specialists, external designers and licensed manufacturing facilities, the Academy Baritone Horn offers an accessible entry into the Geneva musician’s pathway, with natural progression towards Heritage for advancing, intermediate and professional musicians and Cardinal for dedicated professional performance. When maintained under Geneva’s owner maintenance programme and supported by annual Geneva in-house servicing, it is designed to provide many years of musical enjoyment.

PRE-PLAYING PREPARATION
• Check all valves/slides move freely.
• Apply valve oil as required and ensure tuning slides are correctly seated.
• Empty any excess moisture before playing.
• Inspect mouthpiece fit and case contents.

POST-PLAYING MAINTENANCE
• Empty water keys and remove moisture from the instrument.
• Wipe exterior lacquered surfaces with a soft cloth.
• Remove mouthpiece and clean with warm water when required.
• Store securely in the supplied case.

MONTHLY GENEVA CLEANING REGIME
• Clean mouthpiece thoroughly using a mouthpiece brush.
• Wipe and re-lubricate valves and tuning slides.
• Check screws, valve caps and water keys.
• Inspect for dents, alignment issues or air leaks.
• Follow Geneva's owner maintenance programme and arrange annual Geneva workshop servicing.