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1966 Elkhart Conn 8DS (8D/V8D w/V8DS Screw Bell) Double French Horn w/Case, Mpc
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: H58596 Model: V8DS Bell Material: Nickel Silver Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
This is a 1967 Elkhart Conn 8DS double french horn (serial number H58596). The original bell of this horn suffered an unfortunate accident, so we decided that the best thing for the horn would be to purchase a brand-new "V8D" bell from C.G. Conn, since that is the closest thing we can get to the original bell. The 8D is Conn's symphony double horn, and is constructed from solid nickel silver. The horns built in the Elkhart factory are considered to be the best that Conn ever made; this one is an H-Series Elkhart horn. The horn plays very well. The valves move well with good compression, and the slides all move of course. As for the aesthetic condition of this horn, there are only a few very small dings and pings throughout the horn, as well as some isolated patches of light scratching and light pitting. This horn also features a screw-bell configuration, so the bell is detachable for easy storage or interchangeability. 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 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 Conn backpack style screw-bell case and mouthpiece in good condition.How this horn plays: Big, full and warm sound. The tone is smooth, rich and colorful. The horn is very responsive and free-blowing, making for quick action and flexibility. The horn has an excellent dynamic range. The low and high registers speak very well and play smoothly. The Bb side timbre is slightly brighter than the F side, but not enough to hinder switching between the two sides while playing. 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: | H58596 |
| Model: | V8DS | Bell Material: | Nickel Silver |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
This is a 1967 Elkhart Conn 8DS double french horn (serial number H58596). The original bell of this horn suffered an unfortunate accident, so we decided that the best thing for the horn would be to purchase a brand-new "V8D" bell from C.G. Conn, since that is the closest thing we can get to the original bell. The 8D is Conn's symphony double horn, and is constructed from solid nickel silver. The horns built in the Elkhart factory are considered to be the best that Conn ever made; this one is an H-Series Elkhart horn. The horn plays very well. The valves move well with good compression, and the slides all move of course. As for the aesthetic condition of this horn, there are only a few very small dings and pings throughout the horn, as well as some isolated patches of light scratching and light pitting. This horn also features a screw-bell configuration, so the bell is detachable for easy storage or interchangeability. 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 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 Conn backpack style screw-bell case and mouthpiece in good condition.How this horn plays: Big, full and warm sound. The tone is smooth, rich and colorful. The horn is very responsive and free-blowing, making for quick action and flexibility. The horn has an excellent dynamic range. The low and high registers speak very well and play smoothly. The Bb side timbre is slightly brighter than the F side, but not enough to hinder switching between the two sides while playing.
All horns are located at Silver & Brass Music Shop710 N. Curry St. Carson City, NV89703(775) 301-6289