Conn 8D Professional Kruspe-Wrap Double French Horn with Case and 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 Conn 8DS double french horn made sometime in the mid-2000s (serial number 5 709421). The 8D is Conn’s large-bore symphony double horn, and is constructed from solid nickel silver. The horn plays very well. The valves move well with excellent compression and the slides all move of course. As for the aesthetic condition of this horn, t. Here are a few small dings and pings as well as light pitting, scratching and etching. The bell engraving reads: C. / CONN/ 8D/ U. All 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 wishes 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 somewhat worn case and mouthpiece in good condition for play-testing purposes. How this horn plays. Full, warm and bright sound with a smooth, rich and even tone. All registers speak easily and play with good flexibility. The horn is open and responsive and plays with good accuracy. The F and Bb side timbre and intonation match well once the horn is properly intonated i. The slides are pulled out an appropriate amount. All horns are located at Silver & Brass Music Shop. Carson City, NV 89703. The item “Conn 8D Professional Kruspe-Wrap Double French Horn with Case and Mouthpiece” is in sale since Friday, July 3, 2020. 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: 8D
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Bell Material: Nickel Silver
- Type: Double Horns
- Color: Silver
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Finish: Nickel Silver
- Finish Material: Nickel Silver
- Brand: Conn
- Skill Level: Professional