![]() YOu'' probably have to sell it for $3700 -$4200 though. If I had an "N series and wanted to sell it I would ask $5800 for it and accept an offer of $4800 or better. What is it worth? I think many many people are tending to lean toward the medium bell throated horns nowadays and the large bore, large sound from the "N" is not as desired, although there still many of us who love them and play on them. ![]() It is an unforgiving instrument, you need to have your stuff together. Elkhart Conn 8D (H Series) Double French Horn - Great Condition, AMAZING player - 223002385587 - () 100. The disadvantage is that because of the free blowing open taper of the "N" series you need to be pretty good to play on it. This is a hard-to-find world renown Conn 8D professional double French Horn made in Elkhart Indiana engraved Elkhart on the bell, see picture, a Kruspe-style horn that quickly established itself as one of the top models for professional hornists in America. army band had one and you can literally feel the walls of his house getting ready to fall down when he plays loud on that horn. Most people know the vintage Elkhart made Conn 8D is considered more superior. A dear friend of mine who played in the Washington D.C. The advantages of the "N" series is you can play pretty damn loud. ![]() In fact I have heard the "N" series is the largest taper. As I understand it the "N" series Horns have a very large and quick taper. Here is my take on the matter - you pretty much know everything you need to know about the instrument.
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