Holton H179/H279 Farkas Double Horn, Kruspe Wrap

Holton H179/H279 Farkas Double Horn, Kruspe Wrap

The Holton H179 and H279 Farkas French Horns embody professional craftsmanship and tonal excellence. Built with all nickel-silver construction and large 12.25-inch hand-hammered bells, these Bb/F double horns deliver a full, resonant sound with superior projection and clarity. The H179 features a fixed bell for maximum tonal stability, while the H279 offers a detachable screw bell for travel convenience without compromising tone. Both models use a Krüspe wrap design with tapered rotors and noiseless string action for smooth, reliable performance. Independent Bb tuning provides flexible intonation control, and the free-blowing response and dark, centered tone make these horns ideal for advanced players seeking a refined instrument for symphonic, solo, or chamber work.

Specifications: 

• Key: F/Bb double (H179), F/Bb-Bb/F-Tuning, reversible, separate Bb-tuning slide (H279)
• Pitch: A445 with independent Bb tuning (H179)
• Bore: .468"
• Material: Tapered brass Branches, bows and ferrules, Nickel silver, both inside and out are solid nickel silver (H179). Nickel Silver (H279)
• Lever action: Noiseless string action, short stroke with stainless steel springs (H179)
• Valve rotors: Tapered hand-lapped brass
• Bearings: Tapered (H279)
• Bell: 12.25" diameter large-throated hand-hammered nickel silver, Fixed (H179) Detachable screw 12.25" Large Throat, Nickel Silver, 310 venturi of nickel silver, Noiseless string action, short stroke with stainless steel spring (H279)
  
• Linkage: String (H179)
• Comes with case
• Comes with mouthpiece (H179)