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NEW - HOLTON H379 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH HORN STANDARD - FREE SHIPPING IN USA ONLY

Estimated price for orientation: 2 199 $

Category: French Horns
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Description
Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Type: Double Horns
Finish: Nickel Silver Brand: HOLTON
Skill Level: Intermediate MPN: Does not apply
Model: H397 Bell Material: Nickel Silver
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States UPC: Does not apply


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NEW - HOLTON H379 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH HORN STANDARD 

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-------------------------------------------- An artist-quality instrument at a popular price. An intermediate Kruspe wrap horn, this horn offers a great value for an intermediate horn. The Holton H379 Series Double Horn is an artist-quality instrument at a popular price. With playing characteristics similar to the Farkas H179 Horn, the Holton H379 features a .468-inch bore combined with a 12.25-inch large throat nickel silver bell for a dark sound with a centered tone and projection. The Holton H379 Series Double Horn includes a case and mouthpiece and is available in nickel silver (H379) finish. It has playing characteristics similar to the H179 Farkas, but with a darker sound with a good center and projection. Harder nickel silver material responds quickly and sounds brighter up close. Hand-fitted rotary valves are manufactured to precise tolerances to provide quick and effortless response. The Holton H379 Intermediate French Horn offers the quality and elegance of a truly artistic instrument while remaining a great value for the amateur or aspiring musician. The dark sound and excellent projection of the H379 sets it apart from the similar H179 Farkas French Horn. The hard nickel silver of the instrument gives it a bright sound and makes it a highly responsive instrument. Hand-fitted rotary valves create quick and smooth playing. The Holton H379 also features a Kruspe wrap, a .468” bore, and a 12-1/4” large throat bell. Silver inner and outer slides are also key components of this horn. Enjoy the deep, dark sounds of the Holton H3790 Intermediate French Horn in a nickel silver finish. Mouthpiece and case included. The Holton H379 Intermediate Double French Horn has a good center and projection. It has hard nickel silver material which responds quickly together with a large throatproviding an open, dark sound. Hand-fitted rotary valves are manufactured to precise tolerances to provide quick and effortless response. All Holton French Horns, including the single and double models, feature valve rotors that are tapered. This is so that as the valve wears, it automatically seats itself. This includes the bearing surfaces axles on each end of the valve and the bearing plates. All Holton French Horn bells are made with overlapped seams. This is much more durable than one made with a butt seam. It also produces a better tone and timbre. This is one of the outstanding characteristics on which Holton USA French Horns developed its reputation.   Features
Specifications
Key F/Bb-Bb/F-Tuning, reversible
Finish Lacquer
Bore 468" bore (11,89 mm)
Bell 12.25" Nickel Silver, large throat
Wrap Krüspe
Rotors Tapered Rotors
Bearings Tapered
Material Solid Nickel Silver Inner and Outer Slides.
Case Deluxe Harshell.
Mouthpiece Holton Farkas MC.
Slides Nickel silver inner and outer slides
Mouthpipe Silver Farkas MC.
Extras Lightweight Nickel Silver valves, string action