I for one enjoy the Holton brand French Horn. These horns have always been of great quality. I play the French Horn in my school's symphonic band and I play the Mellophone in the marching band (which by the way won the Georgia Band festival this past year). We swept away every award that was possible to receive. I have a Holton 179 and it has a great quality also. This model French Horn is very reliable and has a wonderful tone quality! My band director has always recommended the Holton brand French Horn and so has my private French Horn instructor. I have always expected top quality from the Holton brand.I have studied the French Horn for a long time and I will soon become a master. I always prefer Holton French Horns over any other!

i have had this instrument for about 6 years. I have never had any problems with it. I would recommend this instrument to any player on any level. It is not only a great sounding instrument but it also is very affordable.

I got this horn to take to college as a music major and its perfect. It responds well and has good tone.

For an intermediate level horn, it is good. However, after playing it for a year, I bought my own horn (the 379 was a school horn), and my teacher said that the 379 was holding me back. So in summary - this horn is good for your first 3-4 years of playing only. I would not recommend buying this new unless you are not planning to go to college as a musician. Beyond that, it is a very good deal, as is the 378, (which I liked better).

I have had this model horn since fifth grade. Now I am in 11th, and it still plays as well as when it was new. Numerous directors have commented on the "monster sound and tone" that I have, and I attribute most of it to this wonderful horn. I know that it will continue to serve me well in this upcoming year as section leader for the symphonic band.