Horns for Sale

Paxman 20M

£3,500.00

This Model 20 was made in 1986 – a favourite era for many players of this particular model. With a medium bore and fixed bell this instrument, recently serviced in our workshop, would suit a range players and abilities. The instrument has worn lacquer but is mechanically sound, with a superb tone throughout the range. It comes with its original Paxman fibreglass case.

A good opportunity to buy a UK built, handcrafted Paxman double at a mid range price.

Anborg/Paxman Primo

£550.00

The Anborg or Paxman Primo is a compensating double horn, and the precursor to the Paxman Studenti. This horn is designed to be comfortable for young players to hold and can be used as a beginner horn or as an upgrade from a single or baby horn. This instrument is in good physical as well as mechanical condition and comes with a hard case. In short this is an excellent European-made student instrument.

A good opportunity to buy a UK built, handcrafted Paxman double at a mid range price.

Kruspe Full Double

£2,000.00

In very good condition, this horn comes lacquered with a fixed bell. It was made in the late 90’s in Germany to the classic Kruspe design and incorporates a light-weight flare allowing the sound to ring. The instrument comes with its original case, which like the instrument is in excellent condition. This is a wonderful opportunity to buy a handcrafted instrument at an amazing price.

Alexander Model 90

£2,500.00

This is a lovely light, free blowing alex 90 which is a single Bb with stopping valve. Dating from about 1980 it has been well looked after over its lifetime. The valve pressures are still excellent and the overall condition is good. It is unlacquered.

It comes with an F extension and is in an original crocodiile skin flat case.

Holton model 179

£1,350.00

The Holton 179 is a large bore nickel silver instrument which naturally makes a big fat sound! This one is about twenty years old. It is lacquered but with a fair amount of lacquer wear, which is reflected in the price. In good playing order overall and with slick valves, if you like large bore horns then this is definitely worth a try.

Set of 4 Paxman Wagner Tubas

£14,500.00

This is the set of Paxman Wagner tubas that the London Symphony Orchestra horn section have played on for the last twenty years on so many of their memorable classical recordings and film soundtracks. They are being sold now that the orchestra has bought a new set.

These compensating double instruments were carefully repaired last year due to some damage but are now in good condition bearing in mind their age. All still play well. Written proof that they are the genuine LSO set can of course be provided. They are sold as a set and cannot be separated.

Don't miss this great opportunity to buy a piece of history!

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Besson 602 – Single F Kinderhorn

£600.00

This is a really good example of the Besson 602 “Kinderhorn”. Approximately five years old, the lacquer is in excellent condition and the valves are in good order.

These horns are designed to suit the smaller physical size of the younger player and are great starter horns.