CONN/SELMER is now making CONN 8Ds according to the Vince DeRosa 260 page specifications. These adhere to the GREATEST 'letter series' spec that was made in Elkhart, IN. I am auditioning these horn to find MY HORN. I know what I'm talking about.
French horn: 5 to 6 octaves????? NO. The VERY BEST in the world can consistently play 4.5 to 5 octaves, functionally. CONN 8Ds have NOT been consistent through the decades. The 'letter series' from Elkhart, IN were the best. The CONNS made in Abilene, TX sucked completely. The earlier the Elkhart were extremely good, but the Elkhart, IN letter series were the BEST. Luckily, CONN/Selmer has now returned to making their 8Ds according to that spec. Today's manufacturing processes actually improve upon the 'letter series' from Elkhart. I don't need the dang water key, however. I guess I'll live with it... I made Principal Horn in the TX All-State Orchestra. 1981. I played with the Houston Symphony by age 22. Audition the NEW CONN 8Ds. Made in Eastlake, OH - Get one made after 2021.
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CONN/SELMER is now making CONN 8Ds according to the Vince DeRosa 260 page specifications. These adhere to the GREATEST 'letter series' spec that was made in Elkhart, IN.
I am auditioning these horn to find MY HORN.
I know what I'm talking about.
I prefer Kruspe sound also
French horn: 5 to 6 octaves?????
NO.
The VERY BEST in the world can consistently play 4.5 to 5 octaves, functionally.
CONN 8Ds have NOT been consistent through the decades. The 'letter series' from Elkhart, IN were the best.
The CONNS made in Abilene, TX sucked completely. The earlier the Elkhart were extremely good, but the Elkhart, IN letter series were the BEST.
Luckily, CONN/Selmer has now returned to making their 8Ds according to that spec. Today's manufacturing processes actually improve upon the 'letter series' from Elkhart.
I don't need the dang water key, however. I guess I'll live with it...
I made Principal Horn in the TX All-State Orchestra. 1981. I played with the Houston Symphony by age 22.
Audition the NEW CONN 8Ds. Made in Eastlake, OH - Get one made after 2021.