Holton H281 Farkas Double French Horn detachable bell + FREE OFFER!!

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Holton- Bb/F double French horn, Farkas

Model H181 features a bronze bell that produces a darker sound. Capable of a wide range of dynamics, it can be played loud without a brassy edge to the sound

Specifications
Key: F-Bb
Pitch: A445 with independent Bb tuning
Bore: 11.89 mm (.468")
Mouthpipe: .310 venturi yellow brass
Lever action: Noiseless string action, short stroke with stainless steel springs
Valve rotors: Tapered hand-lapped brass
Bearing plates: Tapered brass
Branches and bows: Solid brass
Ferrules: Nickel silver
Slides, inside and outside: Solid nickel silver
Bell: 12.25" diameter large-throated hammered bronze
Waterkey: On the mouthpipe for quick water removal

Extra-long main and Bb tuning slides. Model H281 has a detachable bell flare with a flat case.

Review of CONN H281

RATING:

Sound Quality	10
Features	10
Ease Of Use	10
Value	10
Reliability	10
Overall	10

I used to play a Holton H279 which I had converted with a Lawson Ambronze bell. I thought that horn was the easiest I had ever played until I purchased the H281 with the Rose bell. This horn has the most beautiful sound quality of any horn I have ever played. My only complaint is that it has taken quite some time to break it in. But if you want a beautiful sound, this horn even has good sound in the lowest register. This will be the last horn I will ever buy.

-Debbie Peterson
-Columbus, IN, 03/04/05

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