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BUISSON double compensator with Paxman 'Studenti'-style modified 4th valve, easily reachable
£325.00
'Maker': F.BUISSON, Milan
Type: F/Bb compensating double.
'F. Buisson' is a 'stencil' name; the horn was
probably made by Kalison, Orsi or
Rampone & Cazzani.
Fictitious maker's names, found variously on
similar models, include: Alliance, Ambassador,
Anborg,Getzen, John Grey and Viking; there may be
others.
The general design of this model of
compensating double horn,
dating back at least 65 years, usually incorporates a
4th or 'change' F-Bb valve that is notorious in its lever's
inconvenient placing for 'small to medium' sized hands.
However, this horn's 4th valve has been
ingeniously customised, with the tubing re-
designed so as to facilitate the thumb
valve's much easier operation.
Bore / Throat: medium
Alloy: lacquered yellow-brass
Bell flare: fixed
Lacquer: 95% OK
Valve compression: good
Visual / cosmetic condition: good. The horn ‘has seen
some use’ (a few very small surface dings) but
generally it is in ‘good but not outstanding' condition.
This is reflected in its very reasonable price.
Weight: 2.6 kg
Mouthpiece: very good, silver-plated, in as-new
condition.
Case: much-used but still functional black hard case.
Further details: A good beginner instrument; a logical upgrade from a ‘mini' or ‘kinder horn’; an ‘improver’ horn for a player up to about Grades 5-6. Its weight makes it more suitable for a larger-than-average young student. An attractive visual feature is the elaborate floral engraving on the bell. Its rather short valve levers have been fitted with rubber extension pads, which can be removed and the price reduced by £15 if not required.
A solidly-built and fairly heavy horn, it plays with a full,
centred tone and a clear high register.
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