Hi, I was wondering how to identify which model french horn I have. Where is the serial number located and is the model number marked someplace or is it just associated with the serial number? Thanks!! The horn is a silver plated double horn marked C.G. Conn
serial numbers can be different places.
model numbers are sometimes stamped on the end of the leadpipe.
One way to tell is to follow the lead pipe if it goes about 16 inches before it comes to your first main tuning slide which is on the underside of the horn you probably have an 8D.
If the leadpipe crosses up to the front or top of the horn for your first tuning slide you have a 6d (except 6d's are yellow brass, so it would be a different model).
That would be step one.
Step two would be to locate where the thumb trigger valve is.
Is the valve the thumb trigger operates near the mouthpiece or on the other side of the three valve rotors?
If it is near you, and the tuning slide is on the underside, and it is nickel silver you probabyl have an 8D horn. Look for the serial number on the second valve rotor casing, or under the 2nd valve lever under the spring.
I found the model number, it says 6D. Do you have any idea how much it is worth? I'm probably going to sell it as I inherited it from my brother. I am a saxophonist....
Brand new Conn 6d's sell for about $2400.
A used one in great condition I have seen people asking $1200-1500.
A Conn 6D in good condition will sell for $500-$700.
I am curious as to your horn specifics. Can you send pictures to my PM. I question whether it is truly a 6D as I sais earlier I think 6D's were only made in brass. I don't know of any in silver or nickel. If you send me pictures I can more accurately identify it.
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