Gold-plated Farkas French horn mouthpiece available in 6 different cup depths

Holton Farkas Gold Plated French Horn Mouthpieces.

Why Farkas?

Farkas mouthpieces offer the extra range, power and tonal color that have made them the single most popular French horn mouthpieces in the world. Whether for demanding symphonic work or beginner embouchure development, there’s a Farkas to meet the challenge.

Holton Farkas Series French Horn Mouthpiece in Silver
Farkas mouthpieces offer the extra range, power and tonal color that have made them the single most popular French horn mouthpieces in the world. Whether it’s Mahler’s 7th Symphony, Rondo Finale – or beginner development – there’s a Farkas mouthpiece to meet the challenge.

The Farkas MDC features a medium deep cup, medium wide rim, cup diameter of .16.21mm, and throat size 4.62mm. Sensitive yet comfortable. Good response in entire range. For players who desire a slightly darker tone than that of the SC or MC models. Slightly narrower rim than SC or MC models.

Why Farkas?

Farkas mouthpieces offer the extra range, power and tonal color that have made them the single most popular French horn mouthpieces in the world. Whether for demanding symphonic work or beginner embouchure development, there’s a Farkas to meet the challenge.

A full, not compensating, double.

This single horn in Bb offers beginning students an opportunity to learn the Bb side of the horn before advancing on to a double horn.

An easy-blowing and responsive single horn, the Collegiate model H650 allows clean execution of notes due to its smaller taper in the mouthpipe and venturi and its short-stroke rotary valve action. A fine horn for introductory students.

Key of Bb. .468″ bore with a 12.25″ small throat bell offers a very centered pitch for beginner players.

Features

A full, not compensating, double.

This instrument is a “full” (not compensating) double, requiring no compromise of intonation on valve combination, as is the case with compensating designs. The fifth valve is a Bb-F rotor. The fourth valve is a muting valve that lowers the horn 3/4 step to bring stopped horn mutes into tune without intonation. Extra fourth slide puts Bb in the key of A, so written E horn parts do not have to be transposed.

Holton horns offer an alternative in design that creates a great experience for the young or advanced players. This descant model is unique in design and offers a sound like no other with its bronze construction and nickel silver body.

The Holton Descant horn offers a rich sound with a medium throat bronze bell combined with a nickel silver body. Holton horns also feature tapered rotors which create longevity for the instrument.

All Holton French Horns, including the single and double models, feature valve rotors that are tapered. This is so that as the valve wears, it automatically seats itself. This includes the bearing surfaces axles on each end of the valve and the bearing plates.

All Holton French Horn bells are made with overlapped seams. This is much more durable than one made with a butt seam. It also produces a better tone and timbre. This is one of the outstanding characteristics on which Holton USA French Horns developed its reputation.

Key of Bb/high F Descant. .468″ bore; 12.25″ large-throated, hand-hammered, yellow brass detachable bell; 5 valves; tapered, hand-lapped brass rotors; brass branches and crooks with solid nickel silver connecting ferrules; slides are hand-lapped brass both inside and outside; lacquered brass finish.

Features

Features

Merker professional double french horn.

Those hornists who want an instrument that provides great volume and sonorous tone without sacrificing control in the upper register need look no further. By combining an extra-large-throated bell and branch with the innovative Merker dual bore, the H189 offers the best of both worlds. It produces a tone that is exceptionally full, with rich depth that retains its core and timbre qualities. At the same time, it enables the artist to reach those difficult high notes with greater ease and accuracy.

The horn also features the versatility of the independent Bb/F tuning system, as found on our finest Holton models, along with the adjustable finger hook and heavyweight valve caps that are a standard feature on all Merker-Matic horns.

Holton horns offer an alternative in design that creates a great experience for the young or advanced players. This Kruspe wrap model offers independent tuning for convenience allowing the player to tune the Bb side of the horn seperately from the F side.

The Holton H189 Merker Double French Horn is designed for players requiring great volume and sonorous tone without sacrificing control in the upper register, by introducing a solid Nickel Silver, extra large throat bell. It also includes the Merker 4th branch, dual boreand a tapered mouthpipe for ease of blowing.

The Merker-Matic, as the Ethel Merker model is affectionately known, is a premium double French horn impeccably crafted to offer the ultimate in craftsmanship and tonal splendor. Design features such as its newly designed 4th branch, dual bore, and mouthpipe tapers lead professionals to claim an ease of blowing in all registers as well as an exceptionally quick response and a smooth, precise legato. For those who prefer a brass horn, the Merker-Matic is available as model H183.

All Holton French Horns, including the single and double models, feature valve rotors that are tapered. This is so that as the valve wears, it automatically seats itself. This includes the bearing surfaces axles on each end of the valve and the bearing plates.

All Holton French Horn bells are made with overlapped seams. This is much more durable than one made with a butt seam. It also produces a better tone and timbre. This is one of the outstanding characteristics on which Holton USA French Horns developed its reputation.

Features

Specifications
Key	Key of F/Bb double.
Finish	Lacquer
Bore	F: .468" (11.89mm), Bb: .46" (11.68mm)
Mouthpipe	Newly developed taper with .306 venturi of nickel silver
Bell	12.25" Extra Large Throat Nickel Silver
Material	Solid Nickel Silver
Wrap	Krüspe
Rotors	Hand Lapped, Tapered
Bearings	Tapered
Slides	Inside and out hand-lapped nickel silver with rolled bead rings; short-length recessed slides allow quick removal.
Case	Deluxe Harshell Slim-line
Mouthpiece	Silver Plated Holton Farkas MC Mouthpiece.
Extras	String action, water key on mouthpipe AND 3rd Bb slide.

A rose-brass bell for an especially dark tone.

Like all Farkas horns, the Holton H281 Professional Farkas French Horn is capable of eloquent expression over wide dynamic range. It can be played loud without a brassy edge and softly with full tone. The rose brass bell gives it a darker tone than other Farkas horns.

Holton horns offer an alternative in design that creates a great experience for the young or advanced players. This Farkas model offers independent tuning for convenience allowing the player to tune the Bb side of the horn seperately from the F side.

This Farkas Wrap horn offers a large throat bronze bell with solid brass bow and branches. In addition, the Holton Farkas horns all feature an independent tuning slide for the Bb side of the instrument for convenience. Holton horns also feature tapered rotors which create longevity for the instrument.

The Holton H281 Farkas Double French Horn features a bronze bell that produces a rich, dark tonal colour and has a Krüspe wrap (change valve before the valve cluster). It has adetachable screw bell for easy transportation and storage.

All Holton French Horns, including the single and double models, feature valve rotors that are tapered. This is so that as the valve wears, it automatically seats itself. This includes the bearing surfaces axles on each end of the valve and the bearing plates.

All Holton French Horn bells are made with overlapped seams. This is much more durable than one made with a butt seam. It also produces a better tone and timbre. This is one of the outstanding characteristics on which Holton USA French Horns developed its reputation.

Features

Specifications
Key	F/Bb-Bb/F-Tuning, reversible.
Finish	Lacquer
Bore	.468" (11.89mm)
Bell	Detachable screw 12.25" Bronze.
Wrap	Krüspe
Rotors	Hand Lapped, Tapered
Bearings	Tapered
Material	Yellow Brass, Bronze bell
Case	Deluxe Harshell.
Extras	String action, water key.

A rich and resonant orchestral instrument.

Same as the H180 with detachable bell. Free-blowing horn with rich and resonant intonation. Bell and branch are made of a special brass alloy for slightly darker tonal coloring. Good projection. Model H180 is an excellent orchestral horn with dark sound and bright overtones.

Holton horns offer an alternative in design that creates a great experience for the young or advanced players. This Farkas model offers independent tuning for convenience allowing the player to tune the Bb side of the horn seperately from the F side.

This Farkas Wrap horn offers a large throat yellow brass bell with nickel silver inner and outer slides. In addition, the Holton Farkas horns all feature an independent tuning slide for the Bb side of the instrument for convenience. Holton horns also feature tapered rotors which create longevity for the instrument.

Features

Specifications
Key	F/Bb-Bb/F-Tuning, reversible. Separate Bb-tuning slide
Finish	Lacquer
Bore	.468" (11.89mm)
Bell	Detachable screw 12.25" Large Throat, Nickel Silver. 310 venturi of nickel silver. Noiseless string action, short stroke with stainless steel spring.
Wrap	Krüspe
Rotors	Hand Lapped, Tapered
Bearings	Tapered
Material	Nickel Silver
Case	Deluxe Harshell.
Extras	Lightweight Nickel Silver valves, string action, water key.

Excellent horn for chamber orchestra.

Bright, compact feel and sound with outstanding tonal beauty. Bell proportions provide a dark but singing tone with fine legato characteristics. Yellow brass produces a higher tone color with more overtones and clearer projection. Capable of playing pianissimo staccato notes sensitively, clearly, and evenly.

Holton horns offer an alternative in design that creates a great experience for the young or advanced players. This Farkas model offers independent tuning for convenience allowing the player to tune the Bb side of the horn seperately from the F side.

This Farkas Wrap horn offers a medium throat bell with all nickel silver construction. In addition, the Holton Farkas horns all feature an independent tuning slide for the Bb side of the instrument for convenience. Holton horns also feature tapered rotors which create longevity for the instrument.

The Holton H278 Farkas model French Horn offers a right, compact feel and sound with outstanding tonal beauty. Bell proportions provide a dark but singing tone with fine legato characteristics. Yellow brass produces a higher tone color with more overtones and clearer projection. Capable of playing pianissimo staccato notes sensitively, clearly and evenly. Excellent horn for chamber orchestra. The 278 is designed after the widely popular 178 model, only with a detachable bell for easier transport. Includes flat hardshell case.

The Holton H278 Farkas Double French Horn has a compact feel and a bright sound with outstanding tonal beauty from the yellow brassmaterial and medium throat bell. It has aKrüspe wrap and a detachable screw bell for easy transportation and storage.

All Holton French Horns, including the single and double models, feature valve rotors that are tapered. This is so that as the valve wears, it automatically seats itself. This includes the bearing surfaces axles on each end of the valve and the bearing plates.

All Holton French Horn bells are made with overlapped seams. This is much more durable than one made with a butt seam. It also produces a better tone and timbre. This is one of the outstanding characteristics on which Holton USA French Horns developed its reputation.

Features

Specifications
Key	F/Bb-Bb/F-Tuning, reversible.
Finish	Lacquer
Bore	.468" (11.89mm)
Bell	Detachable screw 12.25" Medium Throat, Yellow Brass.
Wrap	Krüspe
Rotors	Hand Lapped, Tapered
Bearings	Tapered
Material	Yellow Brass
Case	Deluxe Harshell.
Extras	String action, water key.

Equally at home in marching band or orchestra.

The versatile H277 offers a compact feel and bright sound. It includes a hand-fitted rotary valve system, string linkage, separate Bb tuning slide, detachable bell, and a change lever designed to fit the thumb in a natural position. Made of extremely corrosion-resistant nickel-silver.

The Holton H277 Farkas Double French Horn is a versatile instrument with a Krüspewrap and hard nickel silver material which responds quickly providing an open, dark sound. It has a detachable screw bell for easy transportation and storage.

All Holton French Horns, including the single and double models, feature valve rotors that are tapered. This is so that as the valve wears, it automatically seats itself. This includes the bearing surfaces axles on each end of the valve and the bearing plates.

All Holton French Horn bells are made with overlapped seams. This is much more durable than one made with a butt seam. It also produces a better tone and timbre. This is one of the outstanding characteristics on which Holton USA French Horns developed its reputation.

Features

Specifications
Key	F/Bb-Bb/F-Tuning, reversible
Finish	Lacquer
Bore	F: .468" (11.89mm)
Mouthpipe	Newly developed taper with .306 venturi of nickel silver.
Bell	Detachable screw 12.25" Nickel Silver.
Wrap	Krüspe
Rotors	Hand Lapped, Tapered
Bearings	Tapered
Slides	Nickel silver inner and outer slides.
Case	Deluxe Harshell.
Extras	Lightweight Nickel Silver valves, string action, water key.