MusicianMatt Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hi, I currently play a Holton H378 horn. I am borrowing it from the school because I have just began playing. The horn I play is without a doubt, well worn. Scratches all over the metal, dent (doesn't affect sound at all!). The horn is over 25 years old, and I love it! It is really easy to jump from note to note on it. Does any one else own the same model horn, or a Holton in general and what is your opinion of a Holton horn? Also, I like the "feeling of it" (warm vs cold, light vs dark etc sounding) how does Holton H378 sound compared to other horns, for I have only played this one horn thus far. Thanks! Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I never played a Holton, but the reviews for your model that I just looked up indicate it is a good intermediate instrument, with a bright tone. I can't tell you how much your post set me yearning for my time, many ( ! ) years ago playing horn. I have a beautiful silver Conn 8D that was love of my life then. Best wishes with your music! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I've heard good things about that model of French horn. My son has a vintage Olds French horn that he likes, but yours has a better rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmama2 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I've only heard good things about them. If you like it that's all that matters :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Loving all the horn players. My brother plays french horn. One of my favorite instruments. If David's on IM I'll ask him about Holtons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 He reminds me that one of my roommates (also a horn player) did quality testing for them back in the '90s. They're okay, comparable to Yamaha he says, but not his favorite. If you like the instrument that's most important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 He reminds me that one of my roommates (also a horn player) did quality testing for them back in the '90s. They're okay, comparable to Yamaha he says, but not his favorite. If you like the instrument that's most important. What are his favorite models? Inquiring minds want to know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Single or double horns? He says King and Jupiter are student models. Yamaha and Holton are good. Conn is considered very good. He has a Yamaha and likes its mellower tone. He does say horns are like shoes. Each is a little different, so even the same brand or style will sound a little different. He says he may be prejudiced because sometime in the past Holton had quality issues (I guess we heard a lot of stories from my roommate...that made a deeper impression on him). Conn has a bigger bore, so the sound is bigger, which some people like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicianMatt Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 I never played a Holton, but the reviews for your model that I just looked up indicate it is a good intermediate instrument, with a bright tone. I can't tell you how much your post set me yearning for my time, many ( ! ) years ago playing horn. I have a beautiful silver Conn 8D that was love of my life then. Best wishes with your music! Ah thank you! My horn has a bright tone, that's good, what I want. I like the nobleness of a bright instrument. Whay you do you prefer? Bright or dark tones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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