Custom Elkhart Conn Connstellation 28D French Horn VERY RARE!

This is a VERY NICE Elkhart Conn 28D Professional French horn. You all know the story-Conn made the best brasses in the world until the company was sold and production was moved from Elkhart Indiana to Abilene Texas. After than quality went down the tubes and the horns made in Elkhart became prized above all others. The 28D French horn is not only one of Conns finest horns it is also one of the rarest. Having the same basic Kruspe design as the 8D it features a yellow brass bell for a warmer sound but it speaks just as loudly as any 8D. This particular one is a fine example of an early Elkhart instrument. Condition-wise this instrument is in very good condition. It has maybe 70% of the original lacquer remaining but no serious dents (though there are some dings). Valves are excellent. and this magnificent French horn plays GREAT. Pics tell the rest of the story!