SPECIAL OFFERS AND NEW PRODUCTS
THE PAXMAN YM HORN CASE We are very excited to introduce a new Nylon covered detachable bell case which has a room for a mute inside – time to throw away those detachable mute bags! Available in three different colours: Black; Dark Blue; and Dark Green; we are sure these are going to prove very popular prices and ordering
NEW CD This Stefan Dohr, Sarah Willis, Klaus Wallendorf and Fergus McWilliam travel to the Four Corners of the world to bring us a rich variety of traditional and popular music from their travels. Order the CD here
DW-PAXMAN MOUTHPIECES Some time ago, Paxman Director and LSO principal horn, Tim Jones, was approached by Denis Wick with a view to developing a range of horn mouthpieces based on the principles underlying Wick’s ‘Heritage’ range. This principle is based on a late 19th century design, where the cup wall is very thin near the mouthpiece rim, combined with the new idea to have substantially more mass lower down the cup. Whilst Denis Wick had established that the principle worked exceptionally well on horn mouthpieces, they wanted Tim’s and Paxman’s help and expertise in refining the various combinations of cup and rim.
The concept was tried using some existing Paxman and Denis Wick mouthpieces as models for the internal shape, but changing the external profile. The result was amazing. The mouthpieces had an immediate, easy response, particularly in the high register, a smooth legato and a sound rich in overtones over the whole range.
After substantial testing, a range of 7 models was produced, based on the Paxman 3B, 4B, the Wick 5N, 6N and 7N and some other traditional style cups, with dimensions in millemeters as shown in the table below.
While the look of the mouthpiece is a big departure from the traditional ‘funnel’ shape of other mouthpieces, the internal sizes and rim profiles are completely conventional. In a world where to stand out from the crowd is sometimes not easy, we very much feel that the benefits of this design make it worthwhile to dare to be different!
Buy the new DW-Paxman mouthpieces here
Please contact Paxman for further information.
BRIZ HORNS Paxman are pleased to announce that they have now secured the exclusive UK distribution of Briz horns and also have a small number in stock. Briz will be a name unfamiliar to most UK players, but their instruments are widely used, since it is Briz who work in partnership with Paxman to produce the Primo, Academy and Series 4 horns which have sold in large quantities over the last 4 years.
Briz are based in Tianjin in northern China and produce their instruments for mainly the Chinese professional market, although they are starting to establish themselves elsewhere in the horn playing world.
Current stock in Paxman is of the A980 and A2000 models. The A980 is a Kruspe wrap with a large gold brass, detachable bell. It is very free blowing and produces a big dark sound reminiscent of a Conn 8D. The A2000 is a Geyer style horn in yellow brass, with a medium detached bell. It has a much more centered sound and feel more like a traditional European horn.
Both instruments are finished to a very high standard and stand comparison to any instrument in this price range. Both are lacquered and supplied with a backpack style case.
DIETER OTTO HORNS Now available from Paxman, these handcrafted instruments are built by Master craftsman Martin Ecker, in the South of Germany. The full range of models is available to order and Paxman currently have the model 180K in stock.
Also newly available at Paxman is the JoyKey. This innovative product drains water automatically from the horn without the need for the player to operate a traditional waterkey. For more information or to arrange a fitting, please contact Paxman Further details can also be found at www.thejoykey.com
NEW CD Martin van de Merwe: Strauss Horn Concertos 1 & 2, Strauss Capriccio and Schumann Konzertstuck. Martin van de Merwe is princpal horn of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra in the Netherlands and has recently re-released this CD which was recorded as a celebration of his 25th year with the Rotterdam Philharmonic. Along with both Strauss Horn Concertos is the Moonlight Interlude from Capriccio and Schumann's characterful Konzertstuck for four horns (with Jos Buurman, Wendy Leliveld and Nico van Vliet). Order the CD here
MARCUS BONNA CASES We have a few MB7 and MB5 cases in interesting colourways. Please contact Paxman for details but prices are as shown here
NEW TUNER The new Korg CA-1 replaces the very popular CA-30 tuner. It is lightweight and very accurate with a high precision LCD meter display. With an adjustable Calibration function on the tuner (from 410Hz to 480Hz), the unit becomes indispensible for todays' busy musician working at different pitches every week. A great new Tuner at a great new price. Other Accessories Pricelist
Z HEAVYCUPS IN GOLD PLATE For a limited time only we are selling these cups at the same price as the silver plated Z Heavycups which have proved to be very popular. That's a saving of over £17 on each gold plated cup. PHC Mouthpieces
LOYALTY CARD The Paxman loyalty card has been a great success since it was introduced in 1997. Every time a customer makes a purchase and gives their card number to the sales staff 1% of the invoice value (ex-VAT) is credited to a special account. The credits in this account can be collected indefinitely and redeemed against goods and services provided by Paxman, including repairs.
Loyalty Card holders who order goods from the web site should give their Loyalty Card number on the Your Order page. If you would like to register for a Paxman loyalty card, or would like more information, please phone: (0)20 7620 2077 or contact Paxman
