Holton H278-B French Horn Dbl-Farkas Screw Bell

Description

“Farkas” – Key of F/Bb, .468″ bore, 12.25″ medium throat hand-hammered bell, yellow brass, tapered rotors and bearings, solid nickel silver inner and outer slides, waterkey on mouthpipeDetachable bellBright, 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.SpecificationsKey: F-BbPitch: A445 with independent Bb tuningBore: 11.89 mm (.468″)Mouthpipe: .310 venturi of yellow brassLever action: Noiseless string action, short stroke with stainless steel springsValve rotors: Tapered hand-lapped brassBearing plates: Tapered brassMaterial: Brass branches and bows, solid nickel silver connecting ferrulesSlides: Both inside and out are solid nickel silverBell: 12.25″ diameter medium-throated hand-hammered yellow brassWaterkey: On mouthpipeOptions: Extra-long main and Bb tuning slides, detachable bell and flat case available as model H278