February 28, 2022
Vintage Conn 6D 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. Here is a vintage (serial number H27498) Conn 6D double french horn. This instrument’s internal wrap and valve cluster were made in 1966 in Elkhart, Indiana. These horns were built in Conn’s famous Elkhart factory, and are considered to be superior to any horns that were built later. It appears that at some point in the horn’s life the bell flare was replaced. The horn is in good condition and plays very well. The valves move well with excellent compression and the slides all move of course. As for the aesthetic condition of the instrument, there are a few small dings and pings as well as some areas of light, isolated pitting, scratching, and etching on the inner wrap. The bell flare has light acid etching and scratching over most of its surface, giving it a satin finish. The bell brace has an area of discolored lacquer remaining. The bell engraving is faint but reads: C. ” The leadpipe has “6D stamped on the mouthpiece receiver. The minor flaws 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 “raw brass” patina over time. This instrument comes with a somewhat worn case, and a mouthpiece for play-testing purposes. How the horn plays. Full, warm and bright sound with a bright, clear tone. The horn is very open and responsive, playing with very good flexibility. The horn speaks very well across all registers, locking in with good accuracy. The F and Bb side timbre and intonation match well. All horns are located at Silver & Brass Music Shop. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Brass\French Horns”. The seller is “silver_brass_music” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.
- Key: F/Bb
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Bell Material: Brass
- Instrument: French Horn
- Type: Double Horns, French Horns, Double
- Color: Gold
- Finish: Brass
- Finish Material: Brass, Nickel Silver
- Model: 6D
- Brand: Conn
- Set Includes: Case, Mouthpiece