Holton Horns

Holton Farkas Model 179 Bb/F Double French horn

The solid nickel silver edition of the H178, model H179 has especially good center and projection. This free-blowing horn features a rich, dark sound designed especially for the “big horn” artist; the tapered tubing and throat of the bell are larger for a bigger, darker tone. The bell flare produces a mellow, velvety tone plus a little overtone of a ringing quality. Hard nickel silver responds quickly and sounds brighter up close. The most popular Farkas model.

  • Key: F-Bb179
  • Pitch: A445 with independent Bb tuning
  • Bore: 11.89 mm (.468")
  • Mouthpipe: .310 venturi of nickel silver
  • Lever action: Noiseless string action, short stroke with stainless steel springs
  • Valve rotors: Tapered hand-lapped brass
  • Bearing plates: Tapered brass Branches, bows and ferrules: Nickel silver
  • Slides: Both inside and out are solid nickel silver
  • Bell: 12.25" diameter large-throated hand-hammered nickel silver
  • Waterkey: On mouthpipe
  • Options: Extra-long main and Bb tuning slides

 

Holton Farkas Model 279 Bb/F Double French horn

  • Same as Model 179, except with detatchable bell and flat case

 

Holton Farkas Model 180 Bb/F DOuble French horn

Free-blowing horn with rich and resonant intonation. Bell and branch are made of a special brass alloy for a slightly darker coloring of tone. Good projection. Model H180 is an excellent orchestral horn with dark sound and bright overtones.

  • Key: F-Bb180
  • Pitch: A445 with independent Bb tuning
  • Bore: 11.89 mm (.468")
  • Mouthpipe: .310 venturi of yellow brass
  • Lever action: Noiseless string action, short stroke with stainless steel springs
  • Valve rotors: Tapered hand-lapped brass
  • Bearing plates: Tapered brass
  • Branches and bows: Solid brass
  • Ferrules: Nickel silver
  • Slides: Both inside and outside are solid nickel silver
  • Bell: 12.25" diameter large-throated hand-hammered yellow brass
  • Waterkey: On mouthpipe
  • Options: Extra-long main and Bb tuning slides

 

Holton Farkas Model 280 Bb/F Double French horn 

  • Same as Model 180, except with detatchable bell and flat case

 

Holton Model 378 Intermediate Bb/F Double French Horn

The H378 has similar playing characteristics to those of the H178, with a bright, compact feel and sound. Yellow brass produces a higher tone color with more overtones for clearer projection. Capable of playing piannissimo staccato notes clearly and evenly.

  • Key: F-Bb378
  • Pitch: A445 with independent Bb tuning
  • Bore: 11.89 mm (.468")
  • Mouthpipe: .310 venturi of yellow brass
  • Lever action: Noiseless string action, short stroke with stainless steel springs
  • Valve rotors: Tapered hand-lapped brass
  • Bearing plates: Tapered brass
  • Material: Brass branches
  • Slides: Both inside and outside are nickel silver, auxiliary F slide is not removable
  • Bell: 12.25" diameter medium-throated yellow brass