Conn 8D CONNstellation Professional Double French Horn
Overview
The Conn 8D is the most legendary French horn ever produced, an instrument that has been the standard in American orchestras for nearly a century and whose warm, dark, and complex tone has defined the American horn sound. The nickel silver construction produces a bright, focused core with a warmth and depth that are uniquely Conn, blending seamlessly in woodwind quintet and brass section settings while projecting with authority in orchestral tutti passages. The Kruspe wrap provides a compact, balanced feel in the hands, and the string-action mechanical linkage delivers a smooth, positive valve action that many players prefer over ball-and-socket designs. The double horn design provides both F and Bb sides, giving the player access to the full horn range with optimal intonation and response in all registers. The .468-inch bore strikes a balance between resistance and openness that supports a wide dynamic range. Every aspect of this instrument communicates decades of accumulated craftsmanship and design refinement. The Conn 8D is the instrument that aspiring professional horn players dream of owning, and for good reason. This horn is suited for professional orchestral players, advanced university students, and serious performers. The individual character of each hand-assembled 8D means that players should try multiple instruments to find their ideal horn, and the weight may challenge younger players.
French Horns
The Conn 8D is the most legendary French horn ever produced, defining the American horn sound for nearly a century with warm, dark nickel silver tone, Kruspe wrap, and string-action linkage standard in American orchestras.
Instrument Details
$7,499
Professional
Brand
Conn
Type
Double French Horn
Made In
USA
Year
1940
