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The H179 features a nickel-silver leadpipe that provides an incredibly free-blowing feel, enabling effortless high range and rapid tonguing. This leadpipe, combined with the horn’s .468″ bore, allows for a focused, brilliant sound with ringing overtones.
Equipped with a Kruspe wrap, the H179 produces an open, velvety tone with a solid tonal core. The Kruspe wrap, popular with larger throat bell horns, is known for generating a darker, more rounded sound compared to the brighter Geyer wrap commonly found on smaller throat bell horns.
The H179 features tapered, hand-lapped rotors to ensure an airtight seal and quick response. Full-string linkage provides fast, quiet action, enabling rapid tonguing, trills, and other advanced techniques. These high-performance valves respond instantly to the subtlest changes in embouchure pressure and air speed for optimal control and playability.
Constructed from durable yet resonant nickel silver, the H179 is built to withstand decades of regular performance use. The horn includes a sturdy hardshell case for safe transport and storage. When paired with routine maintenance, the H179 will provide a lifetime of rich, powerful tone.
