FOR THE CONNOISSEUR: Conn V8D Custom "Vintage 8D" Double Horn
Early Serial Heritage: #000127 | Unplayed 'New Old Stock'
Price: $13,500.00 (inc. GST)
Brand: C.G. Conn (Eastlake, Ohio Custom Shop)
Model: V8D Custom
Serial Number: 000127
Condition: Brand New / Mint. As the UMI/ Conn-Selmer Distributors for Australia during the '80's, 90's and early 2000's we have a number of instruments that have been hiding in the back of our warehouse, only to be uncovered in recent weeks!
The "Serial #127" Provenance
In the world of professional brass, not all instruments are created equal. Serial number #000127 belongs to the prestigious first production run of the V8D Custom series. These early-unit horns are legendary among professionals for their meticulous hand-finishing and the "stress-free" assembly that defined the Eastlake Custom Shop’s peak era.
This is likely the only brand-new, unplayed early-serial V8D in existence today—a true time capsule that brings the 1950s Elkhart "Golden Era" sound into 2026.
Investment-Grade Custom Specifications
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The "Vintage" Bell: Hand-annealed, lightweight nickel silver bell 12 1/4" . The annealing process relieves internal metal stress, providing a response and tonal "darkness" that modern mass-produced horns cannot replicate.
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Master-Lapped Rotors: Custom-shop tapered brass rotors, hand-lapped for 100% compression. This translates to perfect "slotting" of high-register notes and effortless transitions.
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Precision Leadpipe: A custom-annealed nickel silver leadpipe, hand-fitted to ensure a seamless air column.
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Traditional String Linkage: Preferred by professionals for its silent, mechanical reliability and adjustable lever height.
Why the $13,500 Valuation?
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Rarity: Discontinued and replaced by standard production lines, a Brand New V8D is a collector's item.
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Professional Benchmarking: In 2026, high-end European custom horns (Alexander/Patterson) push toward $20,000+. At $13,500, this V8D offers a distinct, "American Pro" sound at a competitive price for a custom-tier instrument.
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Appreciation Potential: Standard instruments depreciate. A low-serial-number, mint-condition V8D is a blue-chip asset that historically retains and gains value as the "vintage" allure grows.
Music Junction Curator’s Note
"This is not just another 8D. It is a piece of American brass history. For the player who demands the power and projection of the classic Hollywood and Cleveland orchestral sound, #127 is the ultimate find. It plays with a richness and 'core' to the sound that is simply unavailable in current production models."
Technical Data
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Key: F/Bb Double
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Wrap: Kruspe (Large Bore)
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Finish: Pristine Clear Lacquer
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Bore: .468"
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Case: Includes original Conn Deluxe Pro Case with plush interior.
