#Conn 8d used full
#Conn 8d used professional

And that the newer versions, while improved over Texas-made models, don't quite compare. Horn players generally agree that the earlier 'Elkhart' models-manufactured in Elkhart Indiana between 19-are of superior quality, especially compared to those made in Texas from 1970 to 1986. If you hear a big silky, soaring horn line in the next big block buster film, chances are it was played on an 8D. Especially renown for its prominent role in Hollywood soundtracks, the Conn 8D has a distinctive tone quality that counters what its evangelists consider the more stuffy Geyer style horns.

#Conn 8d used professional

My name is Dutch.First manufactured in 1937, the Conn 8D is a Kruspe-style horn that quickly established itself as one of the top models for professional hornists in America. Thank you for your interest, message me with questions. This french horn and hardcase will be well padded, professionally packaged, and fully insured when shipped using Reverb's shipping and buyer protection program.

#Conn 8d used full

Priced to sell, comes with Reverb's buyer protection and full shipping insurance! These classic high quality USA built vintage Conn 8D double french horns deserve to be repaired and kept in the hands of today's young musicians - none of the new imported asian french horns even come close to the build quality, sound, and playability of vintage 8D's like this! I've been playing, buying, fixing, and selling antique and vintage high quality musical instruments for most of my life and am a former middle and high school band director and this is the exact model of horn band directors want in their ensembles. Hardcase is original to the horn and in functional condition. I've priced this high quality professional horn to sell. Also a great horn for professionals who want a studio or street performance horn where cosmetic appearance is secondary to sound and playability.ДЄ genuine american made Elkhart factory Conn 8D double french horn in playable condition never goes down in value. It's also perfect for middle school through college conservatory students who desire one of the best double french horns ever built at the same price as an imported Chinese built horn. This horn is perfect for band directors who want to add a high quality easy to play yet affordable double french horn to your music program. Additionally, this horn shows a fair amount of minor and moderate bruising and small dents and lacquer wear from age and handling BUT!!! it's a genuine 8D and there's a very good reason why this horn kept getting repaired and played instead of being thrown away - Conn 8D double french horns from the Elkhart factory during the 50's and 60's golden age are probably the most desirable of all professional model orchestral horns ever built next to the handbuilt original Geyers and Conn built 28D's that cost $3000+ This horn has had a few repairs through the decades including a new bell as shown in the pictures. This horn has just been professionally disassembled, cleaned, adjusted, and is ready to be played. This Elkhart built professional double french horn is obviously one of the most sought after orchestral french horns of the last 75 years which is why you're here looking at this advertisement :) Vintage 1966 Conn 8D H-Series Double French Horn + Hardcase in fully functional ready to play condition.