I wouldn't hesitate to play mine in an orchestra if I were a "professional orchestral tubist". Paxman 20M ' Perfect horn, at least for me.
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I think if there were more 26J/27J's produced, there would be a lot more professional players using them in symphonies as their "BAT" alongside all the Holton's and Yorks still being used. Elkhart Conn 8D ' I bought my 8d nickel-silver horn Aug ' Read More. Maybe the 3 valvers wouldn't be "pro" horns which is why they probably got a rep as a student horn, but I don't see why the 4 valve versions would not be, especially the front action versions since that is what most professional players prefer. Maybe because there were so many produced and at a great price so schools bought them up left and right. A friend of mine has an early 1970's 25J that plays really good too! So I am not sure, maybe all of the 2XJ's ever produced were during the golden years! I am not sure why people don't consider these "professional" horns. Currently own a 1940 26J/27J that is the best playing horn I've ever played and is in tune. Conn 8D’s of this era are known for being excellent instruments and are highly sought-after. This vintage Conn 8D French Horn, was made in Elkhart, Indiana in the late 1950’s (serial number 624XXX).
Maybe they were available in the later years as custom orders only? Hard to believe that 27J is from the 60's.īut I will add that I used to own a 1953 20J that played pretty good. Buy in monthly payments with Affirm on orders over 50. That's interesting because I thought Conn quit producing the 26J/27J in the early 1940's.
I also currently have access to "thee" silver 27j from many a threads here that plays very similar to my current 24j and that is also an M series.