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Holton Farkas H-180(Yellow Brass 179) Professional Double French Horn w/Case,Mpc
Estimated price for orientation: 1 900 $
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: 549396 Skill Level: Professional Model: H-180 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
This is a vintage (serial number 549396) Holton H-180 "Farkas" Double French Horn. This instrument was originally 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 180 is built using yellow brass which gives the horn a warmer, fuller tone than nickel silver, but otherwise this model is identical to the Holton 179, having the same wrap, bore, and large bell throat. As for the aesthetic condition of this horn, there are small pings throughout the horn, as well as some light, isolated scratching and pitting. The bell engraving reads: “HOLTON/ ELKHORN. WIS.” The leadpipe receiver has “H180” stamped on it. 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: Big, warm and full sound. The tone is smooth, dark and clear. The Bb and F side timbres and intonation match well, with the Bb side being slightly brighter than the F side. The horn is responsive, with a good dynamic range. The low and high registers speak well.
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: | 549396 |
| Skill Level: | Professional | Model: | H-180 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
This is a vintage (serial number 549396) Holton H-180 "Farkas" Double French Horn. This instrument was originally 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 180 is built using yellow brass which gives the horn a warmer, fuller tone than nickel silver, but otherwise this model is identical to the Holton 179, having the same wrap, bore, and large bell throat. As for the aesthetic condition of this horn, there are small pings throughout the horn, as well as some light, isolated scratching and pitting. The bell engraving reads: “HOLTON/ ELKHORN. WIS.” The leadpipe receiver has “H180” stamped on it. 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: Big, warm and full sound. The tone is smooth, dark and clear. The Bb and F side timbres and intonation match well, with the Bb side being slightly brighter than the F side. The horn is responsive, with a good dynamic range. The low and high registers speak well.