Holton Bb/F Double French Horn, Farkas H179

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 Â?big hornÂ? 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.

Specifications
Key: F-Bb
Pitch: A445 with independent Bb tuning
Bore: 11.89 mm (.468")
Mouthpipe: 0.310 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, detachable bell and flat case available as model H279