A superb Paxman Model 40 Bb/A+/F alto, made in 1978; Large bore, in unlacquered gold brass, with hollow rotors and a detachable bell-flare.

This is the 'classic' Paxman descant horn, in the older (superior!) layout as designed by the late, great Richard Merewether, and subsequently copied by both Holton and Conn (USA).
Dick Merewether in his later years was a great evangelist for 'Medium' rather than 'Large' bore (although, paradoxically, his first bell designs for Paxman in the late 1950s and early 1960s were for a 'large' bell very similar to the Kruspe bell but with some of the 'corners' smoothed out.)

Our current horn is in very good condition: acoustically 100% and cosmetically 95% (owing to some brass tarnish and one small expertly-made patch measuring 2.5cm x 4.5cm on the inner bell tail near the 4th and 5th valve levers).

It plays beautifully over the entire range, with a clear, focussed and ringing sound that is nevertheless potentially open to, and subject to, tonal modification via skilful use of the right hand plus embouchure 'vocalisation'. It has a particularly rounded and sweet sound on the F-alto side, blending beautifully with the Bb side so that it isn’t exactly obvious that the high F horn is being played.

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Courier costs including insurance in transit are
UK (mainland only) £45
Europe including N.Ireland £145
All other destinations £275

NB These are maximum courier prices.
The true cost may well be lower depending on the exact destination.
Please enquire.

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