{"product_id":"c-g-conn-10dy-connstellation-professional-double-french-horn-in-clear-lacquer-sn-657152","title":"C.G. Conn 10DY 'CONNstellation' Professional Double French Horn in Clear Lacquer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC.G. Conn 10DY CONNstellation Double French Horn Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C.G. Conn 10DY CONNstellation is a professional F\/Bb double horn designed around a Geyer wrap and a small-throat Schmidt-style bell concept. Within Conn's professional horn line, it provides a yellow-brass alternative to the nickel-silver 8D, with a design suited to players seeking a focused tonal core, clear articulation, and efficient projection. This particular instrument has the fixed-bell, clear-lacquer 10DY configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC.G. Conn 10DY CONNstellation Double French Horn Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: F\/Bb, reversible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap: Geyer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore Size: 0.468 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell Diameter: 12 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell Material: Yellow brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Clear lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Fitted black C.G. Conn hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: French horn mouthpiece and Bach Synthetic+ rotor oil, hand guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 657152\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis open box instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The lacquered body is in very good cosmetic condition, with minor superficial marks on isolated areas and localized spotting, fine scratches, and dulling around portions of the valve and lever hardware. The fitted hard case is intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the 10DY CONNstellation Double French Horn Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10DY is intended for professional players, advanced students, and serious ensemble musicians who prefer the response and tonal organization associated with a Geyer-wrap double horn. Its yellow-brass construction and small-throat bell support a focused, articulate sound concept well suited to orchestral, chamber, solo, and recording work. Players accustomed to the broader feel of a large-throat Kruspe-style horn may find the 10DY more direct and compact in response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the C.G. Conn 10DY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Conn 10DY differ from the Conn 8D?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10DY uses a Geyer wrap with an all-yellow-brass body and a 12-inch small-throat Schmidt-style bell. The 8D uses a Kruspe wrap, nickel-silver construction, and a larger 12.25-inch bell, giving the two models distinctly different design concepts and playing profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the small-throat Schmidt-style bell contribute?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small-throat bell is generally associated with a compact tonal center, clear articulation, and efficient projection. The player's air concept, mouthpiece, and embouchure remain important parts of the final response and tonal result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the 10DY fit within Conn's horn line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10DY belongs to Conn's professional CONNstellation series. It serves players who want a professional Geyer-wrap design while retaining Conn's established horn-building approach and yellow-brass tonal concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/connlogo\/connlogo0.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/connlogo\/connlogoThumb0.jpg\" alt=\"Conn Logo\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized C.G. Conn dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conn Selmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53954562130285,"sku":"10DY-CR657152","price":3399.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7137873.jpg?v=1789263595","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/c-g-conn-10dy-connstellation-professional-double-french-horn-in-clear-lacquer-sn-657152","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}