Holton 156 - $500

[Mparunak]

Just acquired a beautiful Holton 156 for $500 locally in NC. What is everyone's experience/thoughts on this horn? It plays well, really free blowing and resonate.

[biggiesmalls]

Definitely a steal at $500.

Does it have a single bore or dual bore slide? I found the intonation of the dual bore to be sketchy, especially in the upper register.

[Mparunak]

It’s a single bore, upper register feels fairly consistent in slurs and etudes.

[walldaja]

Picture please?

[hyperbolica]

I had one in the late 80s that I only used for orchestra. It was great for that. Not sure what else I would have used it for. Mine was dual bore, 9" bell. Super powerfull. Don't remember the intonation being a problem , I only kept it for a year.

[walldaja]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing.