Holton model H176 "Merker-Matic" double french horn

Frank Holton Company and horn legend Ethel Merker joined forces to create this newest double French horn in the acclaimed Merker-Matic line. All the features and characteristics of the popular Holton Merker-Matic French horns are present here—with the addition of a bronze bell for extra tonal warmth and richness. Its tightly engineered mechanical linkage provides worry-free play and ease of adjustment. Available with either fixed or detachable bell and with traditional string linkage.

H176 Specifications Key: F–Bb Pitch: A445 with independent Bb tuning Bore: F: 11.89 mm (.468") Bb:11.68 mm (.460") Bell: Bronze Mouthpipe: Newly developed taper with .306 venturi of nickel silver Lever action: Mechanical, short stroke with stainless steel springs Valve rotors: Tapered hand-lapped brass with nickel-silver outside casings Bearing plates: Tapered brass Material: Solid nickel silver Waterkeys: One on mouthpipe and one on 3rd slide Case: Deluxe wood-shell double case Options: Available with detachable bell as H176MSB; with string linkage, fixed bell as H176; with string linkage, detachable bell as H176SB