C.G. Conn 8DSUL - F/Bb Double French Horn - NIckel Silver - Detachable Bell - Unlacquered Finish

The Reimagined Kruspe-Wrap Horn with Large Bell and Nickel Silver for a Venerable Rich Tone and Dynamic RangeThe Conn 8D French horn is the result of a groundbreaking collaboration between the legendary Berv brothers—Arthur, Jack, and Harry—and the visionary engineers at C.G. Conn, Ltd. Introduced in 1938, the Conn 8D established the tradition of large bell, all-nickel silver, Kruspe-wrap French horns in the United States, becoming the instrument of choice for iconic orchestras like the Cleveland Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, and New York Philharmonic. Its unmistakable sound has also become a staple in Hollywood film scores, heard by billions worldwide.In an effort to recapture the magic of the original Elkhart, Indiana horns, the R&D team at Conn’s Eastlake, Ohio factory meticulously analyzed prized historical instruments using state-of-the-art tools like compositional analysis, ultrasonic thickness gauges, and 3D scanners. The result? A 21st-century Conn 8D that blends tradi