Conn V8D French Horn USA

Conn V8D French Horn USA Conn V8D "Vintage". Key of F/Bb. .468" (11.89mm) bore 12-1/4" (311mm) light weighted annealed large throat bell annealed mouth pipe All nickel tapered rotors and bearings all string linkage adjustable levers stress free handy assembly extra long pull on 2nd Bb slide hand lapped slides and rotors clear lacquer. Features Based on the 1937-1957 design of the Elkhart 8D, the Vintage 8D offers custom stress free assembly and vintage design to create a versatile instrument throughout all registers. The lightweight, annealed bell provides response and tone charactarisitcs similar to that of Elkhart-built 8D's - large, dark orchestral sound and quick response. These qualities are further enhanced by the annealed mouthpipe and first branch. Parts are assembled as "stress-free" as possible by focusing attention on component fit. This process is aided with the use of multiple-piece bracing that ensures precise fit while at the same time, minimizes tension. Other classic elements include soldered-on bead rings and vintage style rotor caps that help distinguish this horn. About the Model V8D