Paul et al, (I referenced this site for this reply http://www.gleblanc.com/instruments/frenchhorns.cfm.)
The following are Farkas models: 177, 178, 179, 180, and 181. The yellow brass 178 has a medium-throated bell. Its nickel silver sibling is the 177. The yellow brass 180 has a large-throated bell. Its NS counterpart is the ubiquitous 179. The 181 also has a large throat but is in rose brass. The (current) 176 is a Merker model (i.e. dual bore, domed valve caps, large throat, etc.) in rose brass. The 175 and 183 are also Merkers but in nickel silver and yellow brass, respectively. (I believe the 183 may recently have been discontinued.) Two more recent additions to the Merker line, but with different bells and wraps, are the 189 (NS, x-large throat) and 192 (Geyer wrap, YB, small throat). Russ Smiley Marlborough, CT -----Original Message----- From: Paul Mansur [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2004 12:43 PM To: The Horn List Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Factory Defects and Horn Brands On Tuesday, March 30, 2004, at 09:55 AM, Elizabeth E. Crane wrote: > After doing a > lot of comparing and contrasting, I liked the Holton 178 > best. It just seemed to have the best sound and tone of > the ones that I played. I actually thought that I was > going to like the large throat horns more than the medium > throat, but it turned out to be the opposite. I think the 178 is a large throat horn; same as the 179. The medium throat Farkas brass horn is a 176. The size of throat opening is a minor difference. If you like a horn, it is probably ok, provided it plays in tune for you; or rather that you can play it in tune. Don't buy a horn you don't like. What I play is completely irrelevant to your choice. Cheers, Mansur's Answers _______________________________________________ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/arsmiley%40usadatanet.net _______________________________________________ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
