Holton Farkas H179 French Horn

Holton horns offer an alternative in design that creates a great experience for the young or advanced players. With the support of renowned artists including Philip Farkas and Ethel Merker, Holton French horns are among the most popular horns today.

Holton Farkas H179 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.

All Holton French Horns, including the single and double models, feature valve rotors that are tapered. This is so that as the valve wears, it automatically seats itself. This includes the bearing surfaces axles on each end of the valve and the bearing plates. All Holton French Horn bells are made with overlapped seams. This is much more durable than one made with a butt seam. It also produces a better tone and timbre. This is one of the outstanding characteristics on which Holton USA French Horns developed its reputation.

Specifications

Key: Bb/F
Body Material: Nickel Silver
Bell Size: 12.25" Large Throat
Bell Type: Fixed
Bore Size: .468"
Wrap Style: Kruspe
Lever Action: String
Finish: Nickel
Mouthpiece: Farkas Medium Deep Cup