13 August 2010, 1:38 pm
We have an old French horn and I'm curious to know what year it is and how much it might be worth now. It's not in the best of shape, but it still plays and I think it would look much better if we took it to get it cleaned up. That being said, it is a Conn 8D French Horn. Inscribed on the bell is 'C.G. Conn LTD. Elkhart-IND. U.S.A.' I know it's an 8D because it's inscribed on the leadpipe. The serial number on the second valve reads 'H 19427'. I am just curious as to what year this horn is from and what it could be worth now. I've tried figuring it out myself but I've come up empty-handed. lol Thank you for any information you may have!... Read More »