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1963 Elkhart Conn 8DS (8D w/Screw Bell) Double French Horn w/Case, Mouthpiece
Estimated price for orientation: 3 500 $
Category: French Horns
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Description Condition: Seller refurbished: An item that has been restored to working order by the eBay seller or a third party not approved by the manufacturer. This means the item has been inspected, cleaned, and repaired to full working order and is in excellent condition. This item may or may not be in original packaging. See the seller’s listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Type: Double Horns Finish: Nickel Silver Brand: Conn Skill Level: Professional MPN: C16370 Model: 8D Bell Material: Nickel Silver Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
This is a 1963 Elkhart Conn 8DS double french horn (serial number C16370). The engraving reads "C G Conn LTD Elkhart IND USA.". The 8D, is Conn's symphony double horn, and is constructed from solid nickel silver. The horn plays very well. The valves move well with very good compression, and the slides all move of course. As for the aesthetic condition of this horn, there are a few small dings and pings throughout the horn, as well as a few spots of light scratching and pitting. This horn also features a screw-bell configuration, so the bell is detachable for easy storage. The bell screw has standard Alexander threads, so the bell is interchangeable with many bells available on the market should the player ever wish to try out different bells. All this is visible in the pictures, and none of it affects 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 ProTec backpack style screw-bell case and mouthpiece in good condition.How this horn plays: Lively, big and rich sound. The tone is smooth and milky. The Bb side timbre is a bit brighter than the F side. The horn is very responsive and free blowing. The horn has an excellent dynamic range, with a powerful, raw fortissimo that does not blat and a very mellow, sweet pianissimo that does not break up. The horn has excellent range, with the low and high registers speaking easily and very well. It is very easy to move air through the horn and control the sound.All horns are located at Silver & Brass Music Shop710 N. Curry St. Carson City, NV89703(775) 301-6289
Description
| Condition: | Seller refurbished: An item that has been restored to working order by the eBay seller or a third party not approved by the manufacturer. This means the item has been inspected, cleaned, and repaired to full working order and is in excellent condition. This item may or may not be in original packaging. See the seller’s listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Type: | Double Horns |
| Finish: | Nickel Silver | Brand: | Conn |
| Skill Level: | Professional | MPN: | C16370 |
| Model: | 8D | Bell Material: | Nickel Silver |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
This is a 1963 Elkhart Conn 8DS double french horn (serial number C16370). The engraving reads "C G Conn LTD Elkhart IND USA.". The 8D, is Conn's symphony double horn, and is constructed from solid nickel silver. The horn plays very well. The valves move well with very good compression, and the slides all move of course. As for the aesthetic condition of this horn, there are a few small dings and pings throughout the horn, as well as a few spots of light scratching and pitting. This horn also features a screw-bell configuration, so the bell is detachable for easy storage. The bell screw has standard Alexander threads, so the bell is interchangeable with many bells available on the market should the player ever wish to try out different bells. All this is visible in the pictures, and none of it affects 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 ProTec backpack style screw-bell case and mouthpiece in good condition.How this horn plays: Lively, big and rich sound. The tone is smooth and milky. The Bb side timbre is a bit brighter than the F side. The horn is very responsive and free blowing. The horn has an excellent dynamic range, with a powerful, raw fortissimo that does not blat and a very mellow, sweet pianissimo that does not break up. The horn has excellent range, with the low and high registers speaking easily and very well. It is very easy to move air through the horn and control the sound.
All horns are located at Silver & Brass Music Shop710 N. Curry St. Carson City, NV89703(775) 301-6289