Holton Farkas H179 Double French Horn Start Price USD 1,500.00 Current Price USD 1,926.00 Time Left - Bid Count 9 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, August 23, 2008 End Time Tuesday, September 02, 2008 Location Punxsutawney, PA See more about 'Holton Farkas H179 Double French Horn' Description Here’s your opportunity to acquire a Holton Farkas H179 Professional Double French Horn in amazingly great condition!  This horn has been carefully cared for and is in immaculate condition.  Our chief technician has cleaned and serviced the horn - it's absolutely like new!  Although there are finish marks on inside of the bell (see picture), there are no dents.  Outside of instrument is beautiful.  The case is also in excellent condition. This horn typically sells for over $3200.00.  Now is your chance to own the industry's most respected of Professional Double Horns!  If you're a serious player, this instrument is worth your consideration. Features and Specificiations: This free blowing horn features a rich, dark sound designed especially for the "big horn" artist. The tapered tubing and throat of the bell are larger for a bigger, darker, tone. The bell flare produces a mellow, velvety tone plus a little overtone of a ringing quality. Hard nickel silver responds quickly and sounds brighter up close. THIS IS THE MOST POPULAR FARKAS MODEL.  Nickel silver, Key of Bb/F, .468" bore, 12.25" diameter large throat hand-hammered bell,  tapered rotors and bearings, solid nickel silver inner and outer slides, waterkey on mouthpipe.  Holton Farkas MDC Mouthpiece and UMI #2 Mouthpiece included.On Aug-30-08 at 06:59:20 PDT, seller added the following information:This horn is NICKEL SILVER FINISH (lighting in some picture's make it look gold - sorry) Place a Bid!