Holton:Holton(USA) H279R "Philip Farkas model" F/B♭Full double horn (Okubo Wind Instruments Store)

"A clear, resonant sound that richly fills the hall."
The Holton Farkas Model H279R, carrying on the tradition of the classic American sound.

[Overview]
Holton F/B♭ Full Double French Horn, Philip Farkas Model. Bell, body, and mouthpipe: nickel silver with a lacquer finish. Bell: large-throat, detachable (bell cut).Rotaries: String action.
4th rotary: F/B♭ switchable (reverse system). Year of manufacture: 1994. Accessories: Hard case (with numerous stickers and adhesive residue; no keys). New price: 1,155,000 yen

[Condition]
Bell flare and bell body have scattered small, shallow dents > repaired. The No. 3 rotary slide tube (F tube) has scattered dents > repaired (impact marks remain). Additionally, there are scattered scratches and marks throughout the instrument, but there are no noticeable scratches or lacquer peeling.Internal tubes cleaned; all rotaries disassembled and cleaned; all tubes serviced and adjusted; soft parts replaced.

[Features]
A full-double French horn representing the renowned American manufacturer Holton: the Philip Farkas Model. Created in 1958 under the full supervision of the master hornist Philip Farkas, it has long been cherished as an icon of the American French horn.

This instrument, H279R, features a large-throat design with nickel silver used for the bell, body, and mouthpipe. While offering clear articulation and agile response, its sound possesses depth and grandeur; it is powerful when played loudly, and when played softly, its rich resonance fills the hall.

This tone will likely remind many listeners of post-war American major orchestras and the horn sections of yesteryear. Its unique character—combining brightness, richness, and warmth—which has become somewhat rarer to hear in recent years, offers a musical experience that can only be fully appreciated on this instrument.

This instrument, representative of Holton’s golden age, allows you to fully enjoy the classic American horn sound of yesteryear.