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Holton Farkas H-279 (179 with screw bell) Double French Horn w/Case, Mouthpiece
Estimated price for orientation: 2 000 $
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: Nickel Silver Type: Double Horns Bell Material: Nickel Silver MPN: 574262 Skill Level: Professional Model: H-279 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Up for auction is a vintage (serial number 574262) Holton H-279 "Farkas" Double French Horn. This instrument was developed and designed by Philip Farkas, is in very good condition, and plays very well. The valves move well with very good compression, and the slides all move of course. The horn started life as a standard Holton 179 double french horn, and has been upgraded to a screw bell configuration, which means that it is now a Holton 279. The bell rings are standard Alexander threads, so the bell flare can be swapped out with most replacement flares available on the market if the player wishes to try different bells. As for the aesthetic condition of this horn, there are a few small pings throughout the horn, and etching throughout the instrument. The bell flare in particular is etched, but as I mentioned before it can be replaced if desired. The engraving on the leadpipe reads "Holton U.S.A. H 179", and the bell reads "Holton Elkhorn Wis.". 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, this horn is finished in pure metal, and may have to be polished every few months, if played often. 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 wiped off then the horn will develop a lovely patina. This instrument comes with a Gard brand softshell case in very good condition, and a mouthpiece in good condition.All 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: | Nickel Silver | Type: | Double Horns |
| Bell Material: | Nickel Silver | MPN: | 574262 |
| Skill Level: | Professional | Model: | H-279 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
All horns are located at Silver & Brass Music Shop710 N. Curry St. Carson City, NV89703(775) 301-6289