This is one of the current Paxman Model 40M Bb/A(+)/F alto full double descant horns which, as well as having 2 differing leadpipe tapers for each side of the horn, also has a section of differing bell taper for the F alto horn.

Please contact Alan Wiltshire ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) for a full explanation.

The horn is made in lacquered gold brass and has a medium screw bell.  There are a few minor imperfections - the odd scratch, tiny ding, bits of missing lacquer etc - but generally the horn is in very good cosmetic condition.  Playing-wise, it's in excellent condition with fantastic valve compression and titanium rotors.  It's fitted with mechanical linkages on all valves except the Bb/F alto change valve, on which string action is the only option.

Professionally owned from new, this is a very fine instrument for a discerning player.  It comes, fully reconditioned and 'Wiltshired,' with our standard full 3-year guarantee and a volcano-shaped hard back-pack case in good condition.

£POA