Key Features
- Yellow brass bell delivers rich tone
- Four-valve system provides extended range and flexible performance options
- Gold brass leadpipe offers warm response and smooth airflow
- Stainless steel pistons deliver dependable, smooth valve action
- Built on Conn's long-standing American brass heritage
Conn BH651D Bb Baritone Horn, Clear Lacquer Overview
The Conn BH651D Bb Baritone Horn is suited to advancing players and brass band performers seeking dependable tone and expressive control. Drawing on Conn's long history of brass instrument manufacturing, this four-valve baritone combines traditional design with practical features for modern performance. Its yellow brass bell produces a rich, rounded sound that blends naturally within ensembles, while the gold brass leadpipe encourages a warm, responsive feel across the instrument's range.
The four-valve layout expands your playing possibilities, making lower notes and more demanding passages easier to approach. Stainless steel pistons provide smooth, reliable action during rehearsals and performances, while the clear lacquer finish helps protect the instrument's appearance over time. Supplied with a Bach 12C mouthpiece and a lightweight foam case, the BH651D is ready for lessons, rehearsals, concerts, and regular transport.
Product Ref: 375018
Full Description
View Full DescriptionBuilt on generations of brass craftsmanship
Conn's history stretches back to 1875, when Charles Gerard Conn built one of the first American-made cornets after beginning his career producing innovative brass mouthpieces. Over the decades, the company became known for developing influential brass instruments and supporting music education through school band programmes. That heritage continues with the BH651D, reflecting more than a century of brass instrument design and manufacturing experience. If you're looking for an instrument from a brand with deep roots in band performance, Conn's long-standing commitment to brass instruments brings added confidence to every rehearsal and concert.
Play with confidence across the range
The BH651D features a four-valve configuration with three top-action valves and one side valve, giving you greater flexibility than a standard three-valve design. This additional valve extends the lower register while improving intonation across challenging notes, making it easier to tackle more advanced repertoire. Whether you're developing your technique or performing regularly with a brass band or wind ensemble, the expanded range gives you more freedom to approach demanding musical passages with confidence.
Create a warm, balanced sound
A yellow brass bell paired with a gold brass leadpipe helps produce the rounded, resonant character expected from a traditional Bb baritone horn. The conical bore design encourages a full sound that blends comfortably with surrounding instruments rather than dominating the ensemble. Combined with the responsive airflow from the leadpipe, you'll find it easier to shape phrases, control dynamics, and achieve a warm, singing tone across the instrument's playing range.
Designed for dependable performance
Regular rehearsals demand reliable construction, and the BH651D is equipped with stainless steel pistons that provide smooth, consistent valve action over extended use. Nickel silver outer slide tubes contribute to long-term durability, while the clear lacquer finish helps preserve the instrument's appearance. A Bach 12C mouthpiece is included so you can start playing straight away, and the supplied foam case keeps the instrument protected when travelling between home, rehearsals, and performances.
Accessories
- Bach 12C Mouthpiece
- Lightweight Foam Case
Specifications
- Bore Diameter: 12.8 mm - 13.5 mm
- Number of Valves: 4 (3 top, 1 side)
- Piston Material: Stainless Steel
- Bell Diameter: 211 mm
- Bell Material: Yellow Brass
- Leadpipe Material: Gold Brass
- Outer Slide Tube Material: Nickel Silver
- Finish: Clear Lacquer
- Product Code: BH651D
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