dwindham

I just got a "new" horn in today.

Its a Holton 1965-66 Cornet. I think its a Galaxy but the shop card just says C301 for model.

Like new condition with original keys, warranty info, shop card, lyre, case, etc.

Definately an upgrade for my comeback from my Bach TR200.

I'm very fortunate to have it and will treasure it always.

For some pics check out below :

http://home.comcast.net/~darren.windham/holton1.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~darren.windham/holton2.jpg

The only ding I have found is on the "crook" but the horn is in amazing shape and plays beautifully.

Anyone familiar with this model horn?

A.N.A. Mendez

Gotta love the old well kept ones!Nice looking horn!

MFfan

That is sure a beautiful shepherd's crook horn. Don't know about that model, but someone surely will! I have a 59 Reynolds Emporer cornet and a 67 Besson 8-10 cornet, both of which are in good shape, but nothing like yours. Too expensive to get them relacquered, etc.

Dave
Reynolds Emporer 59?
Besson 8-10 67?
Bach Strad trumpet 84

dwindham

The best part it was a gift from a very generous person!

Liad Bar-EL

Nice looking horn.

I find it interesting to see that the third valve water valve is made to use with the right hand. It looks to be open on the second picture. Maybe it was pushed against the wall to open it up? Looks like new cork.

Is it true that Holton horn valves work best with Holton Valve oil? Just kidding. I remember using that oil for a long time.

I notice that you posted this horn in the Vintage horn forum; so, do you consider this horn a vintage and if so why?

Have fun with it.

Liad

dwindham

Sorry if this one isnt considered vintage. It's a 1965 model and I was born in 1976 so to me its vintage :)

Liad Bar-EL

I think that we have concluded that 'Vintage' is in the eyes of the beholder and possibly from someone who is trying to make an extra dollar selling their old horn.

Your horn looks to be in great shape and really looks like a NEW addition. It's like a collector's item. Oh no, let's not get into collector item and vintage differences.

Concerning your horn, I would find it interesting to know what the valve compression is like and if there is any undo ware on the valves and valve casing. The horn looks almost perfect on the outside. Could you post a picture of the valves?

I don't know if you are a pro but it would be interesting to know how the horn plays to a pro and what it's strengths and limitations are if any.

During the 60's were not Holton horns considered student horns? Does anybody have some history knowledge on this? I think that this was way before MF started advertising them.

Thanks,

Liad

Liad Bar-EL

I think that back in those days, there was no one manufacture who was considered a student horn maker, they were sort of all in the same category except for the biggest and most powerful "kid on the block".....Bach. I think it was around the 60's that the Bach Stradivarious was the hotest item on the market.

Here is something interesting, a short history on Holton: http://www.bandusa.com/Information/Holton_Co.htm

Liad

dwindham

I got the horn from a pro. A former USAF trumpet soloist/chief arranger. The only limitations he told me was that typical of cornets not being good in the upper register and he considered it a mint condition pro model horn.

I am a comeback player but I can tell a big difference in how it plays compared to my Bach TR200. I can now see why many consider the "intermediate" horns a marketing ploy to sell another horn.

dwindham

I still need to snap pics but the valves look like new. No wear it seems at all. Compression seems good