Hoyer worked with the famed solo hornist of the Cleveland Orchestra Myron Bloom when designing the 7800 series horns.  Bloom was a diehard Conn 8D fan with a huge powerful sound and he stayed true to that idea with the design of this horn.  The 7802 has string linkage, is unlacquered and has a detachable flare. It's made of nickel (like and 8D) and has the gorgeous slurring capabilities as well (due to the 2.8 intentional compression).  This horn has an added Amado waterkey and is all original.  Why spend all that money on a new one of these - (currently over $7000!!!).

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