Instrument Reference 1628
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Yes, yet another Paxman 'pre-Model 20L'! But this one's in unlacquered gold brass and it's hardly been played - it's in as-new condition. When I first saw it, I couldn't believe my eyes. I dismantled it for its recon and there was absolutely no calcification inside, the solid brass valves were still in their yellow, untarnished state and there wasn't even any detritus inside the leadpipe! It's like a new pin, even though it's at least 30 years old.

As I've explained elsewhere on this site, these 'prototype' Paxmans were 100% handmade, and are even better made than the later and very fine production-line instruments. They're 'over-engineered' in the very best sense - the metal is of a slightly thicker gauge than on the later horns, and everything has a 'belt-and-braces' feel to it.

This wonderful horn is fitted with a large, detachable bell. It plays just sensationally - like the best Paxman you've ever played in your life, only better - a lot better!

Go and find another one of these for sale - or don't...

£POA