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1963 Pre-Letter Elkhart Conn 8DS(8D w/Screw Bell) Double French Horn w/Case, Mpc
Estimated price for orientation: 3 250 $
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: 959543 Model: 8DS Bell Material: Nickel Silver Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
This is a 1962 Elkhart Conn 8DS double french horn (serial number 959543). The engraving reads "C G Conn LTD Elkhart IND USA.", and the leadpipe has "8D stamped on the receiver. This is what is known as a "pre-letter" Elkhart 8D, since there is no letter preceding the serial number on the horn. These horns are from the earlier era of the Elkhart factory, and are generally agreed to be of superior quality than any of the the later horns that Conn has made. 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 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 some scratching and light 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 “Meister Hans Hoyer” backpack style screw-bell case and mouthpiece in good condition.How this horn plays: Full, warm and bright sound. The tone is milky, smooth and colorful. The horn is responsive and free-blowing. The horn has an excellent dynamic range. The low and high registers speak well and are feel secure. The Bb and F side timbres match well.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: | 959543 |
| Model: | 8DS | Bell Material: | Nickel Silver |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
This is a 1962 Elkhart Conn 8DS double french horn (serial number 959543). The engraving reads "C G Conn LTD Elkhart IND USA.", and the leadpipe has "8D stamped on the receiver. This is what is known as a "pre-letter" Elkhart 8D, since there is no letter preceding the serial number on the horn. These horns are from the earlier era of the Elkhart factory, and are generally agreed to be of superior quality than any of the the later horns that Conn has made. 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 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 some scratching and light 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 “Meister Hans Hoyer” backpack style screw-bell case and mouthpiece in good condition.How this horn plays: Full, warm and bright sound. The tone is milky, smooth and colorful. The horn is responsive and free-blowing. The horn has an excellent dynamic range. The low and high registers speak well and are feel secure. The Bb and F side timbres match well.
All horns are located at Silver & Brass Music Shop710 N. Curry St. Carson City, NV89703(775) 301-6289