Holton H178 French horn
Holton https://www.rosehillinstruments.co.uk/p/H178/orchestral-brass/holton/holton-h178-french-horn£ £4,350.00
Ref: H178
1 in stock
The Holton H178 is a professional double French horn and one of several models produced during the collaboration between the manufacturer and renowned horn player Philip Farkas (1914–92). It first went into production in 1964.
Manufacturer’s description: Bright, compact feel and sound with outstanding tonal beauty. Bell proportions provide a dark but singing tone with fine legato characteristics. Yellow brass produces a higher tone color with more overtones and clearer projection. Capable of playing pianissimo staccato notes sensitively, clearly and evenly. Excellent horn for chamber orchestra.
- Clear lacquer finish
- Bore size: 0.4 in. (12 mm)
- Fixed yellow brass bell
- Medium bell throat
- Krüspe† wrap
- String lever action
- Adjustable thumb lever
†Most modern full-double French horns follow one of two layouts defined by the position in relation to the standard three valves of the thumb-operated fourth valve. The 'Krüspe' layout places it close to the thumb lever and first valve; the 'Geyer' layout places it after the third valve. The Geyer layout results in fewer bends in the tubing ('open' wrap) which combined with a smaller bell gives a generally brighter tone; to compensate many Geyer models are made in yellow or red brass to darken their sound. The tighter 'closed' wrap of the Krüspe layout plus a larger bell results in a characteristically dark tone, so many instruments are made from nickel-silver to add brilliance.
Also available:
CH179 replacement case
Manufacturer’s website: conn-selmer.eu
