November 4, 2024
C. G. Conn 8D Constellation Professional Double French Horn Unlacquered with
This professional-level French horn’s 0.468-inch bore and Kruspe wrap offer focused breath resistance, outstanding intonation, and a dark, centered tone. The 8D is both responsive and powerful, thanks to its 12.25-inch, large-throat nickel-silver bell, and its dynamics are off the charts – this horn will maintain a full, toneful sound even during whisper-quiet passages. You’ll welcome the added comfort of the 8D’s adjustable finger hook, a nickel-silver valve section and tuning slides, and tapered rotors and bearings ensure smooth, effortless playability. The 8D features a mechanical change rotor with string on rotors one through three, plus a vintage unlacquered finish. You can be sure the C. Conn 8D delivers the sonic qualities, steadfast intonation, and responsive playability that pro players demand. Pro-level features for discerning players. Sweetwater is an Authorized C. Conn 8D Constellation Professional Double French Horn – Unlacquered with. F/Bb French Horn with Unlacquered Nickel Silver Body, Nickel-silver Leadpipe, 12.25 Large-throat Nickel-silver Bell, Kruspe Wrap, and Screw Bell. Conn 8D delivers the sonic qualities, steadfast intonation, and responsive playability that pro players demand. Pro-level features for discerning players. Players searching for top-level performance in a pro-level horn owe it to themselves to audition the 8D – it has all the right features. The 8D features a nickel-silver leadpipe that offers a comfortable level of breath resistance. Its 0.468-inch bore exhibits a brilliant, focused sound, and its Kruspe wrap delivers an open, dark sound with a rock-solid tonal center. The 8D boasts a nickel-silver valve section, nickel-silver tuning slides, and tapered rotors and bearings, along with a mechanical change rotor with string on rotors one through three. You also get an adjustable finger hook for added playing comfort. The Conn 8D is equipped with a 12.25-inch, large-throat nickel-silver bell. This bell exhibits a subtle response and muscular projection, which makes this horn ideal for top-level chamber, solo, and orchestral applications. The 8D features an unlacquered finish that allows its nickel-silver body to remain on full display, giving the horn a worn, vintage appearance. Since its founding in 1915 by Charles Gerald Conn in Elkhart, Indiana, the C. Conn brand has been synonymous with high-quality brass instruments. Even today, the company’s most popular models – the Conn 8D French horn, 88H trombone, 62H bass trombone, 52BSP trumpet, and 1FR flugelhorn – command respect. At Sweetwater, we stand behind Conn horns given their tremendous response, outstanding projection, and one-of-a-kind sonic qualities. Conn Connstellation 8D French Horn Features. Professional-level F/Bb French horn for top-level chamber, solo, and orchestral applications. Nickel-silver leadpipe offers a comfortable level of breath resistance. 0.468-inch bore exhibits a brilliant, focused sound. Kruspe wrap delivers an open, dark sound with a rock-solid tonal center. High-quality nickel-silver valve section, nickel-silver tuning slides, and tapered rotors and bearings. Mechanical change rotor with string on rotors 1-3. Adjustable finger hook for added playing comfort. 12.25-inch, large-throat nickel-silver screw bell delivers muscular projection. Unlacquered finish gives the horn a vintage appearance. Includes a plastic shell case and a Holton H285MC mouthpiece. 0.468 (11.88mm). String Linkage, Mechanical Change, Tapered Rotors/Bearings. Fiberglass Case with Soft-touch Exterior. 99.95% warehouse accuracy. More than 30 years in business. Free tech support from audio experts.