Holton H-179 - F/Bb Double French Horn - Nickel Silver - Fixed Bell - Lacquered Finish - Serial #: 532715 (Pre-Owned)

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This Holton is in great shape overall, with around 90% lacquer remaining, and the rotor compression tests within excellent used range. Some minor scratches overall, and the leadpipe brace was resoldered well. It is fresh from an ultrasonic cleaning and inspected by our world-class shop, including new rotor strings and bumpers. Includes the original Holton-badged case, in great condition.

From Holton: "The H179 has especially good center and projection. This free-blowing horn features a rich, dark sound designed especially for the “big horn” 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."

Compression

Lubrication used: JM #13 (light) on top and bottom bearings / JM #2 (light) on rotors / JM #7 on slides

• 1st: F - 0.5 Bb - 0.5
• 2nd: F - 1 Bb - 0
• 3rd: F - 1 Bb - 0
• Change/Trigger:  F - 0.5 Bb - 1
• Leadpipe - 0
• Overall compression: F - 0.5 Bb - 0.5

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