The Holton H276 Merker Double French Horn is the most recent Merker double Horn. It includes the 4th branch, dual bore and a tapered mouthpipe, as well as mechanical linkage for easy adjustment. It has a Krüspe wrap and a large throat, Bronze, detachable screw bell adding a tonal richness and warmth.

The Merker-Matic, as the Ethel Merker model is affectionately known, is a premium double French horn impeccably crafted to offer the ultimate in craftsmanship and tonal splendor. Design features such as its newly designed 4th branch, dual bore, and mouthpipe tapers lead professionals to claim an ease of blowing in all registers as well as an exceptionally quick response and a smooth, precise legato.

All Holton French Horns, including the single and double models, feature valve rotors that are tapered. This is so that as the valve wears, it automatically seats itself. This includes the bearing surfaces axles on each end of the valve and the bearing plates.

All Holton French Horn bells are made with overlapped seams. This is much more durable than one made with a butt seam. It also produces a better tone and timbre. This is one of the outstanding characteristics on which Holton USA French Horns developed its reputation.

Instrument Specifications:

Finish: Lacquer
Bore: F: .468" (11.89mm), Bb: .46" (11.68mm)
Mouthpipe: Newly developed taper with .306 venturi of nickel silver
Bell: detachable screw 12.25" Large Throat Bronze
Material: Bronze bell, lightweight Nickel Silver valves
Wrap: Krüspe
Rotors: Hand Lapped, Tapered
Bearings: Tapered
Slides: Inside and out hand-lapped nickel silver with rolled bead rings; short-length recessed slides allow quick removal
Key: F/Bb
Case: Deluxe Harshell Slim-line
Mouthpiece: Silver Plated Holton Farkas MC Mouthpiece
Extras: Mechanical Linkage, water key on mouthpipe AND 3rd Bb slide