Pre-Owned Holton Farkas H179 Professional Double French Horn - Nickel Silver (Ex-USAF)
We are thrilled to offer a beautiful piece of American brass history: a pre-owned Holton Farkas H179 Professional Double French Horn, serial number 658114. Designed alongside the legendary Philip Farkas, the H179 is the flagship of the Holton line and remains one of the most popular professional horns in the United States.
What makes this particular instrument stand out is its prestigious background. This is an Ex-USAF horn, meaning it was carefully vetted and maintained by military technicians for use in top-tier national ensembles. If you are a collegiate music major, an advancing high school student, or an active gigging musician seeking a horn with a massive, dark, and room-filling sound, this is an incredible opportunity.
Holton Farkas H179
- Solid Nickel Silver Construction: The body and bell are crafted entirely from nickel silver, giving the horn its brilliant silver aesthetic. This denser alloy provides a highly resonant, deeply centered tone that rings beautifully and cuts effortlessly through large symphonic ensembles.
- Large Throat Bell: Unlike standard medium-throat models, the H179's large throat design produces a distinctly velvety, dark tonal core. It allows the player to push a massive volume of air without the sound becoming overly bright or brassy.
- The Farkas Wrap: Famous for its incredibly fluid transitions between the Bb and F sides of the horn, providing rock-solid intonation and a very secure, comfortable blowing feel across all registers.
- Ex-USAF Pedigree: Built to perform flawlessly under pressure, this instrument benefits from a history of elite military maintenance and care.
Condition & Playability
- Cosmetics: Excellent Professional Condition. This horn has been exceptionally well kept. The nickel silver finish glows beautifully, and the instrument shows only the lightest, honest signs of use from its military service.
- Structural Integrity: Flawless. There is no major damage, denting, or evidence of past trauma to the body or bell flare.
- Mechanics: Gig-Ready. Our in-house technicians have thoroughly benched this horn. All rotary valves are lightning-fast and smooth, and all tuning slides pull freely with excellent compression. It is completely stage-ready.
- Accessories: Includes a protective hard shell case to keep the instrument safe during transport.
Specifications
- Brand: Holton
- Model: H179 (Philip Farkas Signature)
- Serial Number: 658114
- Key: F/Bb Double Horn
- Wrap: Kruspe / Farkas Style
- Bell: Large Throat, Fixed
- Material: Solid Nickel Silver
- Provenance: Ex-United States Air Force (USAF)
- Condition: Pre-Owned / Excellent
- Included: Hard Case
Why Choose Fleming Music? Here at Fleming Instruments, our expert on-site repair workshop guarantees that each instrument we sell is meticulously inspected and accurately represented before it reaches you. We take pride in offering a 1-year warranty and 2-week return policy on all instruments, giving you peace of mind with your investment. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, so please reach out to us at the shop via phone, email, or website contact: https://flemingrepair.com/pages/contact.
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