HOLTON H-378

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£990.00

This very good unlacquered yellow brass 

HOLTON H-378 medium-bore horn is almost  identical

to the more expensive H-178 professional model, 

although it is very slightly heavier. 

 An 'almost iconic' long-tried-and-tested horn,

regarded by many teachers as the 'industry

standard intermediate horn', it is still in production, so

spare parts are always available.

Weighing only 2.47 kg, it is not quite

as heavy as some Intermediate full double horns. 

Distance from finger hook to 4th valve lever: 10 cm, very close to the

theoretical ideal of 9.5 cm.

NB: This is a very important specification that is often neglected

or overlooked by horn sellers, makers and even some teachers.

The small hands of a young player usually cannot cope

with a left hand stretch that is too wide (although there is

sometimes some scope for a brass technician to re-position

either the finger hook, or, less easily, the 4th valve lever).

The horn's owner, Gerry Birch Music Services,

recently fitted a water key (Amado-Getzen type) on

the leadpipe, as well as overhauling and servicing

the horn, which comes with a new silver plated

Yamaha- style mouthpiece and a very

protective hard case in good condition.

   It is an ideal choice for a young player upgrading from

a 'mini' or a compensator, since it plays with an

even, consistent response and a clear, ringing

sound over the whole range.

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accepting no responsibility as a principal.

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