PAXMAN 20 LYDM full double French horn F/B

PAXMAN full double French horn F/B model 20 LYDM

The Paxman Model 20 is the flagship of the Paxman range. It is a completely original and unique design that is built around the Merewether System, allowing the air to flow through the valve section in the same direction on both the F and Bb sides of the instrument. This minimises airflow disruption from the turning rotor and enables characteristic smooth slurring and legato playing on both the F and Bb horns, and when changing between them.

Featuring independent tuning slides for both sides of the horn, the Model 20 provides flexibility in tuning. Apart from this obvious benefit, it enables the player to add an extension for a manually operated A/stopping valve. The mouthpipe is fitted with a water key as standard. The thumb lever is easily reversible to stand in either F or Bb mode.

Characteristics:

• Professional model
• Merewether System
• Large bore
• Unlacquered
• Yellow brass body and bell
• Mouthpipe guard
• Mouthpipe water key
• Reversible thumb valve
• Nickel silver valve casings
• Brass rotors
• Miniball lever action
• Detachable bell
• A=442 pitch as standard
• No case