Paxman - Professional Model 33 Bb/F (A-+) Compensating Double French Horn

The compensating double system predates the first full double horn, and is an ideal instrument for those players who mainly use the Bb horn, but still like to have the F side.

Paxman’s latest compensating double, the Model 33, was designed to meet the requirements of two of London’s top horn players, and has a single storey F/Bb change valve.

The advantages of this are increased responsiveness and a freer blowing horn as a result of less disruption to the airflow on both sides of the instrument. A stopping valve is standard on this instrument.

Specs/Options:

• Merewether System
  
• Available in Medium, Europa and Large sizes
  
• Lacquered or unlacquered
• Available in Yellow brass, Gold brass or Nickel Silver (by request) finishes
  
• Mouthpipe guard
• Mouthpipe water key
• Single storey F/Bb change valve
  
• Stopping valve as standard
  
• Nickel silver valve casings
• Brass rotors
  
• Cord or Miniball lever action
  
• Fixed or detachable bell
• A=442 pitch as standard