The current price of this horn includes the 10% tariff on imports from the UK announced 04/02/25. We will do our best to update pricing as the tariff situation changes, but if you have heard that the tariff has been reduced/cancelled recently, please contact us to see if we can reduce the price.
The Paxman 20MYDC is a professional model double French horn in F/Bb. It is the most iconic Paxman model. The first to widely popularize the Merewether system, in which air flows through both the F and Bb sides of the horn in the same direction, producing liquid-smooth slurs and minimizing any acoustic disturbance by the change valve. Stock models of the Paxman 20 MYDC from Houghton Horns are unlacquered.
Notable traits
The model 20 features independent tuning slides for both sides of the horn. The leadpipe comes standard with water key, and the thumb lever is easily configurable to stand in either F or Bb. The medium bore (M) bell throat makes for balanced and efficient projection, with maximum playability.
Many virtuoso hornists have chosen the Paxman model 20M. Follow in the footsteps of such distinguished artists as Radovan Vlatkovich and Alessio Allegrini.
Specifications
- Double horn F/Bb
- Yellow brass
- Unlacquered
- Nickel silver leadpipe
- Nickel silver outer and inner slides
- 12 mm bore
- Detachable medium-size bell
- String action
- One water key
- Fixed pinky hook
- Country of Origin: United Kingdom
- Case not included
Our case recommendations
Paxman horns are on the smaller side of average, which means they fit in nearly any case. Some of our favorites include:
Marcus Bonna MD-SD soft detachable bell horn case
Marcus Bonna square backpack bag with room for horn (The Paxman 20 will need the small bell protector)
The current price of this horn includes the 10% tariff on imports from the UK announced 04/02/25. We will do our best to update pricing as the tariff situation changes, but if you have heard that the tariff has been reduced/cancelled recently, please contact us to see if we can reduce the price.
The Paxman 20MYDC is a professional model double French horn in F/Bb. It is the most iconic Paxman model. The first to widely popularize the Merewether system, in which air flows through both the F and Bb sides of the horn in the same direction, producing liquid-smooth slurs and minimizing any acoustic disturbance by the change valve. Stock models of the Paxman 20 MYDC from Houghton Horns are unlacquered.
Notable traits
The model 20 features independent tuning slides for both sides of the horn. The leadpipe comes standard with water key, and the thumb lever is easily configurable to stand in either F or Bb. The medium bore (M) bell throat makes for balanced and efficient projection, with maximum playability.
Many virtuoso hornists have chosen the Paxman model 20M. Follow in the footsteps of such distinguished artists as Radovan Vlatkovich and Alessio Allegrini.
Specifications
- Double horn F/Bb
- Yellow brass
- Unlacquered
- Nickel silver leadpipe
- Nickel silver outer and inner slides
- 12 mm bore
- Detachable medium-size bell
- String action
- One water key
- Fixed pinky hook
- Country of Origin: United Kingdom
- Case not included
Our case recommendations
Paxman horns are on the smaller side of average, which means they fit in nearly any case. Some of our favorites include:
Marcus Bonna MD-SD soft detachable bell horn case
Marcus Bonna square backpack bag with room for horn (The Paxman 20 will need the small bell protector)