Detail 01
Kruspe wrap
Thumb valve sits behind the third valve. Hand position and slide reach differ from a Geyer; switching takes adjustment time.
Product detailSKU #1275776903846
HoltonH179 Farkas Series Fixed Bell Double Horn
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Professional F/Bb double horn in nickel silver with a Kruspe wrap and fixed bell. For advancing conservatory and orchestral players buying a career instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral and symphonic section work at professional volume
- Conservatory students stepping up to a career horn
- Players trained on Kruspe-wrap geometry and thumb-valve Bb
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners; a single F horn is cheaper and easier to control
- Frequent flyers — the fixed bell means a large, rigid case
- Players committed to Geyer-wrap layout and hand position
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Fixed bell
Bell does not detach. One less joint to leak or rattle, but the case is bulky and awkward to travel with.
Detail 03
Hand-hammered nickel silver bell
Denser and stiffer than yellow brass. More resistance under the hands and a firmer core that holds together at loud dynamics.
Detail 04
.468 bore with large bell throat
Takes a lot of air. Rewards developed breath support with a broad sound; underblown it feels stuffy.
Detail 05
A445 with independent Bb tuning
Built sharp for orchestral pitch. The Bb side tunes on its own slide, so you can set both keys correctly.
Detail 06
String linkage
Quiet and light under the fingers. Strings stretch and eventually break, so you learn to retie them yourself.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Comes with a case and a Farkas medium deep cup mouthpiece
- 02Budget for a tech setup: valve alignment, slide grease, string check
- 03Confirm your teacher or section is comfortable with Kruspe hand position
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this come with a case and mouthpiece?
Yes. A case is included, along with a Farkas medium deep cup mouthpiece.
02What key is it in?
F/Bb double horn. The thumb valve switches between the F and Bb sides, and the Bb side has its own independent tuning slide.
03Can I take the bell off for travel?
No. This is the fixed-bell version, so the bell is permanently attached and the case is full-size. Screw-bell horns are the travel option.
04Is it too much horn for a high school player?
The .468 bore and large bell throat need real air support. A strong advanced student can handle it; a first-year player will fight it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Key
- F/Bb
4 detailsBody & build
- Bell Material
- Hand-hammered nickel silver
- Leadpipe Material
- Nickel silver with .310 Venturi
- Body Finish
- Nickel Silver
- Finish
- Nickel Silver
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- ✓ Included
9 detailsOther
- Mouthpiece
- Farkas medium deep cup
- Linkage
- String
- Bell
- 12.25 inch diameter
- Bore
- .468 inch
- Bell Type
- Fixed
- Bell Throat
- Large
- Leadpipe
- Fixed
- Pitch
- A445 with independent Bb tuning
- Wrap
- Kruspe
