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Holton H279 Farkas Professional French Horn (H279)
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Holton H279 Farkas Professional French Horn

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Description
With detachable bell.
  • Key of Bb/F double
    .468" bore
    Detachable 12-1/4" bell of hand-hammered nickel silver
    .310 venturi of nickel silver
    Noiseless string action, short stroke with stainless steel spring
    Tapered hand-lapped brass valve rotors
    Slides are solid nickel silver inside and out
    Nickel silver finish

Holton H279 Farkas Professional French Horn
The Holton H279 Farkas Professional French Horn is the same as model H179, but with a detachable bell. Farkas models are regarded among working professionals and leading academics as the flagships of the Holton fleet. These French Horns produce the truly centered tone sought by all, and its true temper makes it a delight to fly over even the most difficult passages. The solid nickel silver edition model H279 has especially good center and projection. This free-blowing horn features a rich, dark sound designed for the "big horn" artist. The tapered tubing and throat of the bell are larger for a bigger, darker tone. The H279 French Horn's 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.

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  • Key: F/Bb
    Bore: .468-inch
    Bell: 12.25-inch Hand-Hammered
    Bell Type: Detachable
    Bell Throat: Large
    Bell Material: Nickel Silver
    Leadpipe: Fixed
    Leadpipe Material: Nickel Silver
    Wrap: Kruspe
    Linkage: String
    Features: Hand-Hammered Nickel Silver Bell; Tapered Rotors and Bearings; Solid Nickel Silver Inner and Outer Slides; Water Key on Leadpipe
    Case: Yes
    Mouthpiece: Holton Farkas Medium Deep Cup
    Finish: Nickel Silver

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"Great for the young artist!"
by marcus - 3/15/2011 12:38:08 PM  Share
Musical Experience: Style of Music: Hometown:
Active student, Semi-Professional Classical Richmond, VA
4 people out of 5 found this review helpful

In my opinion, there isn't a better horn out there for a young student. I played on this horn for 6 years throughout high-school and early undergrad. The valves offer smooth, velvety transitions between pitches, and the horn itself has the most even timbre throughout the entire range of the instrument. I would not recommend this horn, however, for a semi-pro, professional artist. For that level of playing, this horn lacks depth, quickness in response, and clarity. But, as long as you are not playing the Weber Concertino, this one is an excellent choice!

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"This product never lets me down!"
by Kathryn - 1/26/2011 4:43:24 PM  Share
Musical Experience: Style of Music: Hometown:
Student Classical, contemporary Ashland, KY
4 people out of 5 found this review helpful

I love my Holton Farkas! I received it about a year ago for my 15th birthday as a sophomore and as a high school junior, age 16, I've never had a complaint with it's performance! I study privately and my instructor in fact said it was a great horn. I advise anyone who's looking into the matter, to get one!!

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