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Holton Farkas H-178 (Yellow/Medium Bore179) Double French Horn w/Case/Mouthpiece
Estimated price for orientation: 1 850 $
Category: Holton Farkas H1
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Description Condition: Seller refurbished: An item that has been restored to working order by the eBay seller or a third party not approved by the manufacturer. This means the item has been inspected, cleaned, and repaired to full working order and is in excellent condition. This item may or may not be in original packaging. See the seller’s listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Holton Finish: Brass Type: Double Horns Bell Material: Brass MPN: 520756 Skill Level: Professional Model: H-178 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Up for auction is a vintage (serial number 520756) Holton H-178 "Farkas" Double French Horn. This instrument was developed and designed with the help of Philip Farkas. It is a yellow brass Kruspe wrap symphonic double horn. The 178 is identical to the 179, other than being made from yellow brass for a somewhat warmer tone and having a medium bell throat for a tighter, more focused sound. It is in very good condition, and plays very well. The valves move well and have good compression. The slides all move of course. As for the aesthetic condition of this horn, there are a few small pings, and some scratching and etching throughout the instrument. The engraving on the leadpipe reads "H178" and the bell reads "Holton Elkhorn Wis. USA". The minor imperfections are visible in the pictures, and none of them affect the playability of the horn. This instrument has been professionally cleaned in our shop, and repaired to full playability. This horn is not lacquered; therefore fingerprints should be wiped off after use if the player wished for the horn to stay as shiny as it is now; if they are not wipes off then the horn will develop a lovely patina. This instrument comes with a somewhat worn Holton hardshell case (case is missing one latch but has three others and the functionality is not impaired), and a mouthpiece in good condition.How the horn plays: Responsive; reasonably free-blowing; bright, full, piercing tone; Bb side just a bit brighter than the F side; low and high registers speak wellAll horns are located at Silver & Brass Music Shop710 N. Curry St. Carson City, NV89703(775) 301-6289
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| Condition: | Seller refurbished: An item that has been restored to working order by the eBay seller or a third party not approved by the manufacturer. This means the item has been inspected, cleaned, and repaired to full working order and is in excellent condition. This item may or may not be in original packaging. See the seller’s listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Holton |
| Finish: | Brass | Type: | Double Horns |
| Bell Material: | Brass | MPN: | 520756 |
| Skill Level: | Professional | Model: | H-178 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
All horns are located at Silver & Brass Music Shop710 N. Curry St. Carson City, NV89703(775) 301-6289