Conn 8D Professional Double Horn - nickel silver
SKU: 8D
The Conn Connstellation 8D Double Horn in F/B-Flat
The Conn 8D French horn was borne out of the collaboration between powerhouse horn-playing brothers Arthur, Jack, and Harry Berv and the innovative engineers at C.G. Conn, Ltd. Introduced in 1938, the Conn 8D cemented the tradition of large bell, all nickel silver, Kruspe-wrap French horns in the United States. Quickly becoming the instrument of choice for the Cleveland Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic, the sound of the Conn 8D has also been heard by billions of people worldwide in Hollywood film scores.
The R&D team at the factory in Eastlake, Ohio, has gone over prized historical instruments from mouthpiece receiver to bell bead with state-of-the-art compositional analysis, ultrasonic thickness gauges, and 3D scanners 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. A CNC-machined mouthpiece receiver ensures the same mouthpipe venturi and fit on every horn, while a standard mouthpipe water key and adjustable finger hook makes performance easier and more comfortable.
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. The 8D excels in the recording studio, where its fully formed sound is picked up authentically by microphones at any distance.
Nickel Silver Construction
Crafted entirely from nickel silver, the 8D offers enhanced durability and a distinctive tonal clarity.
.468-inch Bore
With a .468-inch bore, this horn delivers a brilliant, focused sound, balancing breath resistance and tonal projection.
Large Bell Design
Featuring a 12-1/4-inch large throat bell, the 8D produces a broad acoustic profile, ensuring a warm and expansive tone.
Kruspe Style Wrap
Utilizing a Kruspe wrap, the horn provides a more open feel and facilitates smoother transitions between notes.
Rotors and Bearings
Equipped with tapered rotors and bearings, the 8D ensures precise valve action and reliable performance.
Clear Lacquer Finish
A clear lacquer finish adds subtle warmth to the overall sound while protecting the instrument’s surface.
Additional Features
The horn includes an adjustable finger hook and a mouthpipe water key for enhanced player comfort and maintenance convenience.
- Fiberglass case with soft-touch exterior
- Holton Farkas Mouthpiece
- Rotor Oil
- Polishing cloth