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CONN ELKHART 8D
£2,690.00
Maker: C.G. CONN, Elkhart, USA
Model: 8D
Serial no: E648**
Type: F/Bb full double
Bell throat profile: L (large)
Alloy: nickel silver
Bell flare: fixed
Valve compression: very good
Water key: conventional type, on the detachable leadpipe.
Lacquer: about 30% OK
Visual condition: generally good; there are scratches in the
lacquer on the back of the bell, and some surface pitting near the end
of the 1st branch.
Weight: 2.35 kg
Distance from finger hook to 4th valve lever: 11.2 cm.
NB: This is an important specification that is often neglected
or overlooked by horn sellers, makers and even some
teachers. The small hands of a young player usually cannot
cope with a left hand stretch that is too wide (although
there is some scope for a brass technician to re-
position either the finger hook, or, less easily, the 4th valve
lever).
Case: There is a choice of either a Conn original large, heavy and very
protective case OR a Paxman 'retro' fibreglass case, lighter in weight.
Further details: this ‘classic’ 8D from the
Elkhart era plays superbly over the entire range.
It feels particularly resonant and 'free'
in the low register, although the high register is 'more than
adequate', especially on the short fingerings for G# and A.
It has the usual, expected, slightly sharp top B and C.
The F horn's 3rd slide has been 'customised' in yellow brass with
an internal diameter of 12mm rather than 11.89mm, giving
greater clarity and freedom to the 1+3 harmonic series.
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Halstead Music acts as an agent only,
accepting no responsibility as a principal.
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