Wichita Band Instrument Company. EXTRA-clean Holton H-177 “Phil Farkas Model” Double French Horn in Solid Nickel-Silver ; serial #632220. Holton horns offer an alternative in design that creates a great experience for the young or advanced players. This Farkas model offers independent tuning for convenience allowing the player to tune the Bb side of the horn separately from the F side. The versatile Model H177 offers a compact feel and bright sound. It includes a hand-fitted rotary valve system, string linkage, separate Bb tuning slide, and a change lever designed to fit the thumb in a natural position. Made of extremely corrosion-resistant nickel silver. Key of Bb/F double. 46? Bore; 12-1/4? Medium-throated, hand-hammered, nickel silver bell. 310? Venturi of nickel silver; tapered hand-lapped brass valve rotors; nickel silver branches, bows, and ferrules; solid nickel silver slides. The original valves on this horn are still tight, with 99% of original lacquer to the body and slides. This one is an honest H-177 that has come to us in close to pristine original condition. Good player, not expensive! Set includes: Case, Holton Farkas Mouthpiece. The H-177 is Holton’s “medium bell Phil Farkas model”. This one looks and plays like new! Phil Farkas told us, actually face-to-face, that he used a model H-177 for several years when he was in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Not the 179, but the 177! Wichita Band Instrument Company is a small musical instrument emporium located in the center of the USA. The owners are Kansas natives Gary L. Ray and his two sons. Founded by a woodwind repair technician in 1953, we soon will commence our seventy-first year in business. We’re not a “back bedroom” operation but can report that we are the owners of a proper “brick and mortar” workshop. It’s in addition to any factory guarantees. For two full years, we will repair or replace (whichever in our estimation is the more advisable), pads, corks, springs or other parts required, at no charge to the customer. In the event of cracked or damaged wood sections, we will repair at no cost to the customer or replace the section and charge the customer only for our net costs for the replacement section. Wichita Band Instrument Company maintains a repair department capable of restoration work of the highest quality. Even though repairs are essentially “free” for the first two years, after that period has expired, we remain at your service to maintain and repair your musical equipment forever. It’s our “service after the sale” promise and has been since 1953! WICHITA BAND INSTRUMENT COMPANY / WICHITA, KANSAS / USA.
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HOLTON H177 DOUBLE FRENCH HORN, SILVER, WITH CASE AND MOUTHPIECE. Great intonation and sound quality. Please see all the pictures for detailed condition, we sell it as is. Continue Reading
Holton H181 DOUBLE FRENCH HORN, Advanced, WITH HARD CASE AND MOUTHPIECE. For Intermediate or professional lever players. Great instrument for school band. All slides and valves work perfectly. Great intonation and sound quality. Please see all the pictures for details. We sell it as is is.
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FEEL FREE TO MAKE US AN OFFER! We are an authorized Conn-Slemer (Holton) dealer. Near mint, excellent like new condition store DEMO Holton H378 Double French Horn with Case and Mouthpiece. The H378 has similar playing characteristics to those of the H178 with a bright, compact feel and outstanding tonal beauty. Medium throat bell provides a singing tone with fine legato characteristics. Yellow brass produces a higher tone color and clearer projection. Independent Bb main tuning slide allows for increased tuning flexibility. Holton “Farkas” – Key of F/Bb. 468″ bore, Farkas wrap, 12-1/4″ medium throat yellow brass bell, yellow brass branches and slide crooks, nickel silver slide tubes, tapered rotors and bearings, clear lacquer finish, Holton-Farkas MC mouthpiece, CH602 plastic shell case. Central Penn Music does everything in its’ power to accurately list all items for sale. If Central Penn Music has misrepresented the item, all costs will be covered by us. All accessories and manuals, if applicable must be included. Location is Palmyra, PA. We want your experience to be positive! Continue Reading
Holton H179 Farkas Professional Double French Horn with Case – Clear Lacquer. For your consideration is a NEW. The Holton Farkas is the most used and well known professional French Horns on the market. With a body made entirely from nickel-silver, the Farkas is an extremely responsive, flexible and powerful horn while still possessing the ability to play at even the softest of dynamic levels. The Holton Farkas has been one of the world’s most popular horns for decades. It maintains a design that makes the horn very responsive and free-blowing with excellent tonal balance. Its traditional large throat bell and all nickel construction give a beautiful, dark sound with rich depth. The Farkas models also feature a reversible change rotor so that you can have them be either an F/Bb or Bb/F configuration. 12.25? Diameter with a large throat. Tapered Rotors and Bearings – Reversible Change Valve (F/Bb or Bb/F). String Linkages on all 4 Rotors. Polished Nickel Silver with a Clear Epoxy Coat. Holton Double Horn Case, Farkas Mouthpiece & Rotor Oil. A Division of O. 1910 456 South Washington Ave. ACCEPTANCE OF AN ORDER: O. As long as you talk to us, and do it quickly! A toll-free number is provided for your convenience. Postal Service at our discretion unless otherwise stated. Continue Reading
Wichita Band Instrument Company. Used Holton H-280 “Phil Farkas model” Double French Horn in Yellow Brass, Nickel-Silver Trim, Detachable Bell Flare; serial #664942. Holton horns offer an alternative in design that creates a great experience for the young or advanced players. The Farkas wrap offers independent tuning for convenience allowing the player to tune the Bb side of the horn separately from the F side. The H280 is a free-blowing horn with rich and resonant intonation and good projection. Model H280 is an excellent orchestral horn with dark sound and bright overtones. The original valves on this horn are still tight, with 99% of original lacquer. This one is a late H-280 that has never been school owned and has come to us in close to pristine original condition. Good player, not expensive! This one looks and plays like new! Wichita Band Instrument Company is a small musical instrument emporium located in the center of the USA. The owners are Kansas natives Gary L. Ray and his two sons. Founded by a woodwind repair technician in 1953, we soon will commence our seventy-first year in business. We’re not a “back bedroom” operation but can report that we are the owners of a proper “brick and mortar” workshop. It’s in addition to any factory guarantees. For two full years, we will repair or replace (whichever in our estimation is the more advisable), pads, corks, springs or other parts required, at no charge to the customer. In the event of cracked or damaged wood sections, we will repair at no cost to the customer or replace the section and charge the customer only for our net costs for the replacement section. Wichita Band Instrument Company maintains a repair department capable of restoration work of the highest quality. Even though repairs are essentially “free” for the first two years, after that period has expired, we remain at your service to maintain and repair your musical equipment forever. It’s our “service after the sale” promise and has been since 1953! WICHITA BAND INSTRUMENT COMPANY / WICHITA, KANSAS / USA.
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Holton H279 Farkas Professional Model Double French Horn in F/Bb with Screw/Detachable Bell, Nickel/Silver. The Holton H279 Farkas Professional Model Double French Horn produces the truly centered tone sought by all, and its true temper makes it a delight to fly over even the most difficult passages with especially good center and projection. This free-blowing horn features an open, rich, dark, mellow, and velvety tone plus a little overtone of a ringing quality with a brighter sound up close. Also featured is a screw/detachable bell for convenience of travel – instead of a case formed to the shape of the horn, the detachable bell allows for a compact, rectangular design. Case: Hard Shell (24.5″ L x 15.25″ W x 6.75 H). 336, Cup 12 (new – never used, still in original packaging). Condition: Very Good – this horn has been gently used and well cared for. It does not have any dents, and the only noticeable wear is in the bell where the player places their hand.
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Holton H279 Farkas Professional Model Double French Horn in F/Bb with Screw/Detachable Bell, Nickel/Silver. The Holton H279 Farkas Professional Model Double French Horn produces the truly centered tone sought by all, and its true temper makes it a delight to fly over even the most difficult passages with especially good center and projection. This free-blowing horn features an open, rich, dark, mellow, and velvety tone plus a little overtone of a ringing quality with a brighter sound up close. Also featured is a screw/detachable bell for convenience of travel – instead of a case formed to the shape of the horn, the detachable bell allows for a compact, rectangular design. Case: Hard Shell (24.5″ L x 15.25″ W x 6.75 H). 336, Cup 12 (new – never used, still in original packaging). Condition: Very Good – this horn has been gently used and well cared for. It does not have any dents, and the only noticeable wear is in the bell where the player places their hand. Continue Reading
Holton H279 Farkas Professional Model Double French Horn in F/Bb with Screw/Detachable Bell, Nickel/Silver. The Holton H279 Farkas Professional Model Double French Horn produces the truly centered tone sought by all, and its true temper makes it a delight to fly over even the most difficult passages with especially good center and projection. This free-blowing horn features an open, rich, dark, mellow, and velvety tone plus a little overtone of a ringing quality with a brighter sound up close. Also featured is a screw/detachable bell for convenience of travel – instead of a case formed to the shape of the horn, the detachable bell allows for a compact, rectangular design. Case: Hard Shell (24.5″ L x 15.25″ W x 6.75 H). 336, Cup 12 (new – never used, still in original packaging). Condition: Very Good – this horn has been gently used and well cared for. It does not have any dents, and the only noticeable wear is in the bell where the player places their hand. Continue Reading
Holton H279 Farkas Professional Model Double French Horn in F/Bb with Screw/Detachable Bell, Nickel/Silver. The Holton H279 Farkas Professional Model Double French Horn produces the truly centered tone sought by all, and its true temper makes it a delight to fly over even the most difficult passages with especially good center and projection. This free-blowing horn features an open, rich, dark, mellow, and velvety tone plus a little overtone of a ringing quality with a brighter sound up close. Also featured is a screw/detachable bell for convenience of travel – instead of a case formed to the shape of the horn, the detachable bell allows for a compact, rectangular design. Case: Hard Shell (24.5″ L x 15.25″ W x 6.75 H). 336, Cup 12 (new – never used, still in original packaging). Condition: Very Good – this horn has been gently used and well cared for. It does not have any dents, and the only noticeable wear is in the bell where the player places their hand.
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