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-Bb
• 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-Bb
• 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-Bb
• 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