Some new 8-Ds are very good, but you must try many to find a good one. I tested a few this past weekend for a friend who is looking for one for his daughter. One was okay, the second was no good and the third was the worst horn I have ever played. It was about a quarter tone sharp. Why would Conn let an instrument like that out of the factory! It doesn't do good things for their reputation.
Have you thought of trying the new Yamaha that has the same design concept as the 8-D. I have heard good things about it. CORdially, Luke Zyla email [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "kerri davies" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 10:23 PM Subject: [Hornlist] New 8D's and cleaning > Dear fellow hornists, > > A discussion about a yellow brass 8D has arisen a few days ago. Someone > replied that there are new 8Ds made in Eastlake OH that are less than > desirable. I am receiving a new 8D as a graduation present in May, and I > want it to be a decent one!! Should I search for an older Elkhart 8D > (which I had thought originally that the new ones were made there). Are > the new 8Ds any good? Also, someone posted the idea of washing your horn > in the dishwasher. Can this be done, is it a good idea, and what would > happen if I tried this (what are the advantages and disadvantages)? > I look forward to your responses, > Brittany Davies, Fort Myers, FL > _______________________________________________ > post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/lzyla%40charter.net _______________________________________________ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
