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PAXMAN 76M
£5,950.00
PAXMAN full triple
Model 76M, in Bb/A+/F/F alto
ALLOY: Lacquered gold brass
BELL size: M, detachable flare
TWO thumb levers: 1) F alto 2) F
The 4th valve, operated by the little finger, is
for A/A+ and E/E+
Duck's foot fitted.
FIVE water keys: 3 Amado/Getzen and 2
conventional/traditional style.
Paxman fibreglass fixed-bell case.
This is the post-1985 layout of Paxman 'descant'
compensating triple horn, as designed by the late,
great Richard Merewether.
The Model 76M uses an ingenious ‘dual bore’ system (actually meaning 'dual taper') where the Bb/F and F alto horns each have their own separate and appropriate tapered leadpipes and branches for accurate response and intonation.
The tubing of the (low) F horn is wider in
diameter than that of the Bb and F alto horns,
giving a more open and free-blowing
response, as on the Paxman Model 25 and
its derivatives.
*Distance from little finger lever to F alto lever: 10 cm;
to 'low F' lever: 9.5 cm
NB: *These are significant specifications that are often
neglected or overlooked by horn sellers, makers and even
some teachers.
Overall, the horn is in excellent condition.
A superb, versatile instrument, it plays
beautifully over the entire range, with a clear,
complex and ringing sound.
Its pitch is A 440, but 2 alternative tuning slides for
higher European pitch are provided (A 443-A 445).
The 'Medium' bell taper definitely does not make
this in any way an 'underpowered' instrument;
it gives a resonant, projecting core to the sound.
The ease of the high register on the F alto
side is remarkable; of course, all the
fingerings are exactly the same as on a regular Bb
or low F horn.
It really is 'the horn that has everything you
will ever need’ and is almost unique,
in that it is one of only two horns ever made
by Paxman with this particular specification.
FURTHER DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE DIRECTLY
FROM THE HORN'S OWNER,
WITH WHOM IT IS CURRENTLY HOUSED,
IN HERTFORDSHIRE, UK.
Contact details can be supplied on request.
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Halstead Music acts as an agent only,
accepting no responsibility as a principal.
Red Dragon I.T. Ltd.