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Price:
US$ 8,000
Contact
Dr. Joe Wilson Neisler
Professor of Horn Emeritus, 1985-2015
Illinois State University
Formerly Principal Horn
Peoria Symphony Orchestra, Opera Illinois
https://jneisler.wixsite.com/joeneisler
Professor of Horn Emeritus, 1985-2015
Illinois State University
Formerly Principal Horn
Peoria Symphony Orchestra, Opera Illinois
https://jneisler.wixsite.com/joeneisler
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Description
Philip Farkas’s Personal Horn for Sale
This unique 1964 Frank Holton Model LB-77 horn was made in Elkhorn, Wisconsin for my mentor and teacher, Philip Farkas, the former Solo Horn of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Boston Symphony and Cleveland Orchestra. The LB-77 is a forerunner to the Holton LB77NS which later became the Holton H179.
1964, Frank Holton Model LB77, Serial # 375975
Purchased directly from my teacher Philip Farkas in 1980.
Bore .468, Alloy: Nickel Silver, Fixed bell, Medium Throat, Clear Lacquer Finish is worn
Water keys on leadpipe and 3rd B flat valve slide. Paxman hard shell black case.
Played Professionally. Condition: Excellent
Photo #5 Documents Joe Neisler playing this Holton LB-77, in the 1986 Indiana University Festival Orchestra, as 3rd Horn to Principal Horn Philip Farkas.
For more information on the LB77 model visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holton-Farkas
For more information, Private Message Seller Joe Wilson Neisler via Messenger
Dr. Joe Wilson Neisler, jneisler@ilstu.edu
Professor of Horn Emeritus, 1985-2015, Illinois State University
Formerly Principal Horn, Peoria Symphony Orchestra, Opera Illinois
https://jneisler.wixsite.com/joeneisler
https://www.youtube.com/@jwnhorns
Price: $8,000. USD
Specific details
Model
Holton LB-77, Philip Farkas' Personal Horn
Serial Number
375975
Alloy
Nickel Silver
Bell
Fixed
Lacquer
Clear Lacquer Finish is worn
Case
Paxman hard shell black case
Condition
Excellent
Extras
Water keys on leadpipe and 3rd B flat valve slide.
Location
Jackson, TN, USA, 38305
Map location might not be exact
Ad details
Expires
never expire
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