Description
This C.G. Conn 8D silver double french horn is in excellent condition with 85-90% of its silver finish remaining. There are very few dents or dings in this french horn. Any dents or dings you see are very minor. There is some light evidence of dent removal in the bow and in the bell. There is one dent at the bell to body brace on the facing side of the horn. Please see pictures for more details. The serial number on the french horn is “E69208” making this a vintage 1965 horn. The engraving on the bell reads “C.G. Conn LTD. Elkhart-Ind. -U.S.A.-” with “8D” on the mouthpiece receiver. This french horn comes in a good used condition case. No mouthpiece is included. This is a great playing double french horn. It has lovely overtones and plays very well in tune.
Additional Information:
Instrument Condition: The overall physical condition of this used instrument is excellent.
Playing Condition: This instrument is currently in excellent playing condition.
The Finish: It has approximately 85-90% of the silver finish.
Player Wear: Light general wear (possible surface scratches and/or minor dents/dings).
Valve Condition: All the valves are in good working condition and all of the tuning slides are loose.
Lead Pipe Condition: Light general wear (possible surface scratches and/or minor dents/dings).
Outside Bell Bow Condition: No dents in the outside bow.
The Bell: Almost no dents and no evidence of bell edge damage.
The Mouthpiece: No Mouthpiece is included, or other accessories.
The Case: Good used condition (General wear with some edge wear and visible surface scratches).
Engraving: C.G. Conn LTD. Elkhart-Ind. -U.S.A.- (on the bell) 8D (on the mouthpiece receiver).
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