If you can't actually sample several horns at one time, as you could at a convention (MENC), or IHS workshop, try to get a horn shipped to you 'on approval' from a major company such as BrassWind/WoodWind, Giardinelli, etc. I have had good luck paying for shipping only, giving my credit card number as collateral, and getting to keep the horn for a week to try out, sending it back at my expense (say $50.00 Greyhound/UPS shipping). I did buy one of the horns I sampled this way.
Bob Dickow ---------- > From: hakan Nilsson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Is there someone how can give me some information regarding the Holton H200 descant french horn? > > I'm also interested in your opinion regarding Holton quality in general and especially for the H200. Is it safe to buy that horn as a special delivery without testing, for exampel over the internet? _______________________________________________ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org