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Holton H478 (378 w/screw bell) Kruspe Wrap Double French Horn w/Case, Mouthpiece
Estimated price for orientation: 1 800 $
Category: French Horns
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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: 530554 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Model: H-479
This is a vintage (serial number 530554) Holton H-478 Double French Horn. This is a yellow brass Kruspe wrap Bb/F full double french horn. The Holton 478 is a 378 that has been upgraded to a screw-bell configuration. This horn has had its original bell upgraded to screw bell with standard Alexander bell rings. This horn is in good condition, and plays very well. The valves move well with very good compression and the slides all move of course. As for the aesthetic condition of this horn, there are a few small dings and pings, and some light scratching and pitting throughout the horn. The bell engraving is partially obscured by the bell ring, but “Holton” is still visible just above the ring. The leadpipe has “H378” stamped on the mouthpiece receiver. The 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 wishes for the horn to stay as shiny as it is now; if they are not wiped off then the horn will develop a lovely patina. This instrument comes with a somewhat worn briefcase style screw bell hardshell case, and a mouthpiece in good condition.How the horn plays: Full, warm sound. The tone is dark and smooth. The Bb and F side timbres match well. The horn has a good dynamic range, capable of a soft pianissimo without breaking up and an edgy fortissimo without blatting. The low and high registers speak well.All horns are located at Silver & Brass Music Shop710 N. Curry St. Carson City, NV89703(775) 301-6289
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: | 530554 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Model: | H-479 |
How the horn plays: Full, warm sound. The tone is dark and smooth. The Bb and F side timbres match well. The horn has a good dynamic range, capable of a soft pianissimo without breaking up and an edgy fortissimo without blatting. The low and high registers speak well.All horns are located at Silver & Brass Music Shop710 N. Curry St. Carson City, NV89703(775) 301-6289