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Holton Farkas H-77 (Became the H-179) Double French Horn w/Case, Mouthpiece
Estimated price for orientation: 1 800 $
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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: 514951 Skill Level: Professional Model: H-77 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Silver and Brass Music Shop is a brick-and-mortar brass instrument restoration and repair shop located in Carson City, NV. For more information about our business, please feel free to visit our Ebay Profile at http://www.ebay.com/usr/silver_brass_music
This is a vintage (serial number 514951) Holton H-77 "Farkas" Double French Horn. This instrument was the original model of horn developed and designed by Philip Farkas, is in very good condition, and plays very well. The valves move well with good compression and the slides all move of course. The Holton model 77 was built using yellow brass, and later the design was altered to make the horn a bit bigger and the material was changed to nickel silver to make the horn a more direct competitor to the Conn 8D; this new model was the Holton 179. As for the aesthetic condition of this horn, there are a few small dings and pings throughout the horn, as well as some light, isolated scratching and pitting. The original mouthpipe overpart was damaged and needed to be replaced; it was replaced with a new Holton part. The new part is correct, but it is actually a 179 part, so it is engraved with "179". The engraving on the bell reads “HOLTON/ ELKHORN, WIS./ U.S.A”. 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 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 hardshell case and a mouthpiece in good condition.How the horn plays: Full, warm sound. The tone is dark and smooth. The F and Bb side timbres match well once the horn is intonated. The horn has a good dynamic range. The low and high ranges speak well.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: | Brass | Type: | Double Horns |
| Bell Material: | Brass | MPN: | 514951 |
| Skill Level: | Professional | Model: | H-77 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| Silver and Brass Music Shop is a brick-and-mortar brass instrument restoration and repair shop located in Carson City, NV. For more information about our business, please feel free to visit our Ebay Profile at http://www.ebay.com/usr/silver_brass_music |
How the horn plays: Full, warm sound. The tone is dark and smooth. The F and Bb side timbres match well once the horn is intonated. The horn has a good dynamic range. The low and high ranges speak well. All horns are located at Silver & Brass Music Shop710 N. Curry St. Carson City, NV89703(775) 301-6289 |