November 26, 2018
Conn 8DRS (8D with Rose Brass Screw Bell) Double French Horn withCase, Mouthpiece
Silver and Brass Music Shop is a brick-and-mortar brass instrument restoration and repair shop located in Carson City, NV. This is a serial number. Conn 8DRS Double French Horn. The 8D is Conn’s large bore professional symphony double horn, and is usually built from solid nickel silver in a Kruspe wrap style. This horn is the 8DRS variant, and has a bell, 1st branch, and leadpipe all of which are made from rose brass for a warmer, fuller tone. This horn also features a screw-bell configuration, so the bell is detachable for easy storage. The valves move well with like-new compression and the slides all move of course. As for the aesthetic condition of this horn, t. Here are a few miniscule dings on the inner wrap as well as a few light scratches. The bell engraving reads: C. / CONN/ 8D/ Made in/ U. The minor imperfections are visible in the pictures, and none of them affect the playability of the horn. This instrument has been professionally cleaned in our shop and repaired to full playability. This horn is not lacquered; therefore fingerprints should be wiped off after use if the player wished for the horn to stay as shiny as it is now; if they are not wiped off then the horn will develop a lovely patina. This instrument comes with a new ProTec ProPac screw bell case, and a mouthpiece in good condition. How the horn plays. Full, warm and dark sound with a smooth, rich, and colorful tone. The horn is responsive, open, and well-balanced. The horn is capable of playing a wide dynamic range with a round, full, and powerful quality. The horn does not break up or become brassy at extreme volumes but is also capable of playing very softly while maintaining its fullness. All registers of the horn speak well and play fluidly. The Bb and F side timbres and intonation match well, with the Bb side having a slightly brighter quality on a few notes. All horns are located at Silver & Brass Music Shop. The item “Conn 8DRS (8D with Rose Brass Screw Bell) Double French Horn withCase, Mouthpiece” is in sale since Sunday, November 25, 2018. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Brass\French Horns”. The seller is “silver_brass_music” and is located in Carson City, Nevada. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Model: 8DRS
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Bell Material: Rose Brass
- Type: Double Horns
- Color: Rose Gold/ Silver
- MPN: HC240036
- Finish: Nickel Silver
- Finish Material: Nickel Silver
- Brand: Conn
- Skill Level: Professional