Rich Ita's Brass Instrument Workshop

This is a used Holton H179 Farkas Double French Horn in raw nickel. It has had some bell damage that was expertly repaired, only a little scarring remains to be seen. There is also some wear, where the left hand touches. Over all the horn is in excellent playing condition with speedy rotors. What Holton Says about the H179: The Holton Farkas H179 Double French Horn are a free blowing horn with a rich, dark sound designed especially for the "big horn" artist. The Farkas H179 ...F Horn has tapered tubing and the bell throat is larger for a bigger, darker, tone. The bell flare produces a mellow, velvety tone plus a little overtone of a ringing quality. Hard nickel silver responds quickly and sounds brighter up close. The H179 Horn is the most popular model in the Farkas Horn series. The Holton H179 Professional Farkas French Horn is regarded among working professionals and leading academics as the flagship of the Holton fleet. It produces the truly centered tone sought by all players. True temper makes it a delight to fly over even the most difficult passages. The solid nickel silver edition of the model H179 French Horn has especially good center and projection. This free-blowing Farkas horn features a rich, dark sound designed especially for the "big horn" artist. The tapered tubing and throat of the bell are larger for a bigger, darker tone. The bell flare produces a mellow, velvety tone plus a little overtone of a ringing quality. Hard nickel silver responds quickly and sounds brighter up close. Key of Bb/F double, .468" bore; 12-1/4" bell of hand-hammered nickel silver; large-throated .310 venturi of nickel silver; noiseless string action, short stroke with stainless steel spring; solid nickel silver slides inside and out; tapered hand-lapped brass valve rotors; nickel silver finish. Asking $2,250 OBO + Shipping

This is the new CarolBrass Mariachi model. It features a .460" bore, reversed leadpipe/tuning slide, standard 37 sized gold brass bell, and a beautiful silver plate with gold lacquer removeable parts. If you are looking for a fantastic Mariachi type trumpet, this is the one for you! Asking $1,400 + Shipping

This is Yamaha 6310Z Bobby Shew Custom is in incredible shape, almost like new! There are a few minor scratches and a few tiny dings that were taken out. Not only does it look good, it can really sing! It was developed in cooperation with famed trumpeter Bobby Shew, the YFH-6310Z (and now 8310Z) features a .413-inch bore combined with a newly designed gold brass leadpipe with a new connection brace between the leadpipe and the valve casing. The 3rd valve trigger is design...ed to be more ergonomic to accommodate a wider range of hand sizes. Comes with original case, care kit and Bobby Shew flugelhorn mouthiece. Asking $1,800 + Shipping

Here is a Yamaha lacquered YTR-232 Bb Trumpet. This is one of the first trumpets from Yamaha that Schilke helped designed! Don't be fooled by the student model name assigned to the trumpet, this trumpet definitely plays like a pro! The consistency and blow throughout the range is astounding and has a beautiful sound! This is definitely a great horn to learn on or to have as a backup! Comes with case. $300 + Shipping

The year 2010 marked the introduction of the newest generation of Bach Stradivarius trumpets; the 190 series. This series is built using a vintage two-piece valve casing design. Two-piece valve casings provide more feedback to the player, a quicker response, and more color in the sound. The model 190S43 is the latest offering in the 190 series Bach Stradivarius trumpets. The 190S43 features a professional #43 bell with a side-seam resulting in a quick response and a brill...iant tone. The combination of two-piece valve construction, nickel silver outer slides, brass valve guides, and a steel bell wire provides a broad sound with a quick response and great feedback to the player. The silver-plate finish provides a controlled brilliance to the overall sound. These features combined with a .459" medium-large bore allow the player to produce a well-rounded sound well suited for all types of music. It comes with a Bach 3C mouthpiece, C180 woodshell case. Asking $3,499 + Shipping

It's back in stock!! Come get it while we still have it! This horn features: Newly designed #25 M leadpipe provides stability of intonation and slotting of notes The regular weight #229 yellow brass bell with enhanced engraving has focused projection with the ability to color the sound The two-piece valve casing offers better feedback to the player and more overtones in the sound Vincent Bach Symphonic Series 1 C mouthpiece, S6511HC4, (24 throat and 24 backbore) Throwback shop warranty card included as a tribute to how Vincent Bach documented his Mt. Vernon horns .462 large bore tubing 3rd slide pin stop Sculpted wide footed bracing Monel pistons Deluxe woodshell case, classic bach case design Asking $3499 + Shipping

This is a beautifully restored Reynolds Medalist that dates to 1971. This plays well throughout and is easily one of the better student trumpets we have had. There is evidence of minor wear on the valves, but they still have good valve compression and move like butter! If you are looking for a fantastic trumpet to learn on that's in remarkable shape, this is the one for you! Asking $325 + Shipping

This is a great large bore tenor trombone for semi pro, college or advanced high school. It features a .547" bore, classical style hand slide with nickel over sleeves, high capacity .571" rotor and a hand spun bell (8-1/2" bell) with wire reinforced rim. It is in excellent shape with a smooth slide. Comes with case. Asking $1,250 + Shipping

This is a lacquered Dalyan F tuba with 5 rotors, a copy of the Miraphone 80B F tuba. It has some minor corrosion spots on the bell, otherwise it's in excellent shape! Dalyan was Chinese made, but they were imported and their production was overseen by Orpheus Music, who have solid credentials as tuba wholesalers. Unlike most Chinese tubas, the Dalyan is well made, consistent, quite similar to the Miraphone in how it plays and sounds, and well constructed. They come recomm...ended by Lee Hipp of the San Antonio Symphony. The price includes a good lightweight hardshell case and mouthpiece. Asking $3000 + Shipping