Conn 8D Double Horn - Fixed Bell

A Staple for Generations Played by more professional players than any other French Horns in the world, the Conn 8D "CONNstellation" has been a staple professional horn for generations due to it’s tone color, intonation, response and volume capabilities. Modernized, Same Classic Tone The Conn line of horns has recently undergone a complete redesign, the Conn R&D team studying prized historical instruments to recapture the magic of the horns produced in Elkhart, Indiana. The result of this exhaustive research is an 8D for the 21st century with refined dimensions, overhauled manufacturing, and stabilized acoustics. Featuring a 12 ¼” bell, nickel silver construction, and classic Kruspe wrap, the new 8D brings elements of the vintage designs while adding modern improvements including a standard mouthpipe water key and adjustable finger hook. With its distinctive tone quality and a broad acoustic profile, the warm sound of the 8D attracts horn players worldwide. The large bell throat helps keep the sound from spreading and getting too overblown in loud passages and the all nickel silver construction gives clarity to the sound. Whether you are recording the latest Hollywood blockbuster, practicing in your home studio, or on stage in a famous concert hall or your local high school, the classic sound of the 8D is ready for the 21st century.  Specifications Key: F/Bb Bore: .468” Bell: 12 1/4” nickel silver - fixed bell Wrap: Kruspe Valves: Tapered rotors, string linkage (mechanical linkage on thumb valve) Finish: Clear lacquer, Unlacquered Case: Conn hardshell case with quilted faux leather exterior