Description
“Holton” – Key of F/Bb, .468″ bore, 12.25″ medium throat bell, yellow brass, tapered rotors and bearings, solid nickel silver inner and outer slidesNickel silver, large-throated bellThe H379 is an extraordinary artist-quality instrument at a popular price. It has playing characteristics similar to model H179, but with a darker sound. It has a good center and projection. Harder nickel silver material responds quickly and sounds brighter up close. Hand-fitted rotary valves are manufactured to precise tolerances to provide quick and effortless response.SpecificationsKey: F-BbPitch: A445 with independent Bb tuningBore: 11.89 mm (.468″)Mouthpipe: .310 venturi of nickel silverLever action: Noiseless string action, short stroke with stainless steel springsValve rotors: Tapered hand-lapped brassBearing plates: Tapered brassMaterial: Nickel silver branchesSlides: Both inside and outside are nickel silver, auxiliary F slide is not removableBell: 12.25″ diameter large-throated nickel silver
