Maynard Ferguson, Holton ST307/ST308 "MF Horn"

The “Admiral” of jazz, trumpet master Maynard Ferguson, has been leading his own bands since the age of 15. His stratospheric explorations and exuberant showmanship have won him legions of loyal fans. The success of his latest band, Big Bop Nouveau, proves Maynard has lost none of his love of playing. Maynard’s personal-model Holton trumpet has been called the best MF Horn yet. It has a bore size identical to that of Ferguson’s former main horn, the ST306, but the ST307’s specially tapered full-length mouthpipe and reversed tuning slides allow unprecedented dynamic playing freedom, and its tuning slide’s more rounded contour makes the air flow more easily than ever before. The ST307’s high register is astonishingly easy to play, and it has a pleasing, vibrant feel with the full, well-centered sound Ferguson always looks for. Says Maynard, “The upper register is as fat and big as the middle and lower—there’s no thinned-out sound upstairs.”

ST307 Specifications Key: Bb Bore: 11.89 mm (.468") Bell: 5.0" diameter yellow brass with wire-reinforced rim Mouthpipe: One-piece, yellow brass, specially tapered Pistons: Monel material with double-slotted spring barrel, emc;psed stainless steel springs and silent two-point non-metal piston guides Slides: Main tuning slide is reversed with new round single-radius crook. Nickel-silver outside-and brass inside slides, U-pull on 1st slide assembly and fixed finger-ring with stop on 3rd slide Waterkeys: Tuning slide and 3rd slide Finish: Clear baked epoxy lacquer Mouthpiece: Holton 7C Case: Deluxe wood-shell with dual handles Options: available silver plated or in clear baked epoxy lacquer.

ST308 Specifications Key: Bb Bore: 11.66mm (.459") Bell: 5.0" diameter yellow brass with wire-reinforced rim Mouthpipe: One-piece, yellow brass, specially tapered Pistons: Monel material with double-slotted spring barrel, emc;psed stainless steel springs and silent two-point non-metal piston guides Slides: Main tuning slide is reversed with new round single-radius crook. Nickel-silver outside-and brass inside slides, U-pull on 1st slide assembly and fixed finger-ring with stop on 3rd slide Waterkeys: Tuning slide and 3rd slide Finish: Clear baked epoxy lacquer Mouthpiece: Holton 7C Case: Deluxe wood-shell with dual handles Options: available silver plated or in clear baked epoxy lacquer.