{"product_id":"c-g-conn-11dn-professional-double-french-horn-in-clear-lacquer-sn-657594","title":"C.G. Conn 11DN Professional Double French Horn in Clear Lacquer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC.G. Conn 11DN Double French Horn Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C.G. Conn 11DN is a professional CONNstellation double horn built around a Geyer-wrap design, combining Conn's established horn-making tradition with a configuration widely used by orchestral and advanced ensemble players. Its F\/Bb architecture, medium-throat yellow brass bell, and nickel silver mouthpipe and slide components place it firmly within Conn's professional horn lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC.G. Conn 11DN Double French Horn Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: F\/Bb reversible double horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap: Geyer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore Size: .468 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell Diameter: 12.25 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell Material: Yellow brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Clear lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Fitted C.G. Conn hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Farkas MC mouthpiece, Bach Synthetic+ rotor oil, and hand guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 657594\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis demo model horn is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The lacquer presents brightly overall, with light handling scratches and scuffs on portions of the valve levers, linkage, and rotor assembly, along with a few small surface marks on the lacquered tubing. The fitted case shows only faint exterior handling wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the 11DN Double French Horn Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 11DN is intended for professional players, conservatory-level musicians, advanced students, and educators seeking a Conn double horn with a Geyer-wrap layout. Its medium-throat yellow brass bell and nickel silver mouthpipe and slides support a centered, articulate concept suited to orchestral, chamber, solo, and advanced ensemble playing. Players comparing it with Conn's 8D should note that the 11DN follows a different design path, favoring a Geyer wrap and yellow brass bell rather than the 8D's Kruspe wrap and all-nickel-silver construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the C.G. Conn 11DN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 11DN differ from the C.G. Conn 8D?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 11DN uses a Geyer wrap, medium-throat yellow brass bell, and nickel silver mouthpipe and slides. The 8D uses a Kruspe wrap, a large-throat bell, and all-nickel-silver construction, giving the two models distinct response and tonal concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the reversible F\/Bb configuration mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe change valve can be configured so the horn stands in F or Bb when the thumb lever is at rest. This allows a technician or player to select the preferred default side without changing the horn's fundamental double-horn function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of player typically chooses a Geyer-wrap horn?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeyer-wrap horns are commonly selected by players seeking a comparatively direct response, efficient airflow, and a layout familiar across modern orchestral and chamber settings. Final response remains closely tied to the player's air, mouthpiece, and setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/connlogo\/connlogo0.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; 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":53847942431085,"sku":"11DN-CR657594","price":3739.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7135307.jpg?v=1788308101","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/c-g-conn-11dn-professional-double-french-horn-in-clear-lacquer-sn-657594","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}