Description
Richard Merewether’s association with Paxman started with alto horns. First, he designed a single horn in f-alto then the first dual-bore F/f-alto double horn, and subsequently a Bb/f-alto. This was a huge breakthrough in horn design, and Paxman descants have been regarded as the benchmark for this kind of horn. The Merewether system, in which air flows through both the F and Bb sides of the horn in the same direction, produces liquid-smooth slurs and minimizes any acoustic disturbance by the valve change.
This descant has a large bell throat. It is also equipped with a stopping valve.
This 40L is from August 1979. Richard (Dick) Merewether was an acoustical genius when it came to the horn, even publishing a book on horn design called The Horn, the Horn… in 1978. The formidable duo of Merewether and Paxman needs no introduction- these horns are developed and crafted meticulously. This 40L is a great descant and is a steal to add to your collection of horns.
-Dr. Sally Podrebarac
Specifications | |
Type | Descant |
Body | Gold Brass |
Bell | Gold Brass, Spun |
Bell Size | Medium |
Bell Type | Detachable |
Finish | Unlacquered |
Lever Action | String linkage |
Leadpipe | Nickel Silver |
Bore Size | Large |
Valve Rotors | Solid Rotors |
Valve Casing | Nickel Silver |
Number of Valves | 5 |
Finger Hook | Fixed |
Thumb Lever | Fixed |
Hand Rest | None |
Water Keys | 1, standard-style |
Weight | TBD |
Mouthpiece | None |
Case | None |
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