used and new French horns available, including descant!
Jon Ray
FRENCH HORNS, used and vintage
10/01/96
ALEXANDER model 103GA double horn, gold brass, detachable bell, original
mouthpipe and bell, original valves, good original case. The horn is
not lacquered. We sell this model new for $6535 $3850
ALEXANDER model 106 double descant horn, the same as model 107, but it
does not have the “muting valve” for the Bb horn. fixed bell, no
lacquer, good original Alexander case $5500
HOLTON model H-179 double horn, “Farkas” model, large bore in
nickel-silver, #628,564 (1990), has 95% original lacquer, good
replacement case, all dings and dents burnished out in our shop $1495
HOLTON model H-179 double horn, “Farkas” model, large bore in
nickel-silver, #611,451 (1990), has 98% original lacquer, good
replacement case, all dings and dents burnished out in our shop $1495
HOLTON model H-178 double horn, “Farkas” model, large bore in brass,
#567,692 (1981 or 1982), has 95% original lacquer, good original case,
all dings and dents burnished out in our shop. No major damage, good
for another 50 years! $1495
HOLTON DESCANT H-200 double, #574,770, from 1982, 99% original silver
plate finish, no damage and good, original case. The Holton is
patterened after the old model Paxman model 40, and like the Paxman is a
good horn, especially considering the price. New list is $3650 $1950
Ed. KRUSPE (Erfurt), "Horner" model, made about 1930, brass, inverted
change-valve, all parts and pieces original, DRGM number on bell. No
patches, no damage, original lacquer still showing (maybe 25%). Valves
are mechanical and still quite good. This one plays very well indeed
$3450
Ed. KRUSPE (Erfurt), full double Horner model from 1992, goldbrass, no
lacquer, string valves, fine original condition, played very little
$5500
PAXMAN model 25LY double horn, yellow brass, lacquered, with case, fixed
bell, large bore. Used by the principal horn of the Wichita Symphony
Orchestra until he retired from playing. It is a very good horn,
because he tried about 10 horns and selected the best! $4150
HOLTON FRENCH HORNS
The past 12 months have been very good for us with Holton hons. The
valves on the newer horns have improved a bit and the lacquer and
finishing work are better than ever. The Farkas models continue to be
our most popular horn, of course. They’re American made also!
list price our price
Holton/Farkas H-180, large bore in brass $3400.00 $2065.00
Holton/Farkas H-179, large bore in nickel-silver 3400.00 2065.00
H-179 or H-180 models with detachable bell extra 300.00 180.00
H-177, medium bore in nickel-silver 3400.00 2065.00
H-178, medium bore in nickel-silver 3400.00 2065.00
Holton H-188, copy of Conn (Elkhart) 8D 3400.00 2065.00
Holton H-378, the student model double in brass 2695.00 1565.00
Holton H-281, goldbrass, lightweight detachable bell
Similar to the “Tuckwell” model only much less money! 3950.00 2349.00
H-175 “Merker” model 4100.00 2449.00
H-200 Bb-high F double descant, brass 3650.00 2555.00
H-602, single horn in “F” 1630.00 969.00
Tuckwell model H-104 double with detachable bell, two
mouthpipes, slightly different wrap than the Farkas series
and has a deluxe case. The bell is lightweight bronze 6800.00 4725.00
ALEXANDER HORN PRICES
Anton Alexander, his son and a small staff of master workmen yearly
produce about 500 superb horns in their Mainz workshops. We always have
instruments in the warehouse, ready to ship!
Fixed Bell Detach Bell
Model 103, the traditional Alex instrument.
yellow brass $5746 $5905
gold brass $6375 $6635
solid nickel-silver $6676 $6840
Model 200 ("Anniversary Model"), garland on the bell,
change valve away from the player.
yellow brass $6055 $6215
gold brass $6685 $6845
solid nickel-silver $7316 $7475
Model 107, double descant (Bb/highF),
unique Alex design.
yellow brass $6165 $6315
gold brass $6796 $6955
solid nickel-silver $7466 $7645
Alexander horns are sold with case, but without lacquer finish. Factory
lacquer is available for $345 extra.
The bore diameter on all Alexander double horns is 12.10 mm. (.475
inches).
PAXMAN OF LONDON
For the past four or five years, we’ve heard rumblings and rumors that
Paxman was about to be acquired by the large Boosey-Hawkes Company. We
are pleased to report that this is not true and that all talks
concerning that acquisition have now ended. Paxman again has two
workshops, one in London where bells are made and one in the Kent
countryside, some 50 miles from London. Quality of workmanship has
improved and playing characteristics are as superb as ever. We usually
have a selection of Paxman horns in our warehouse in Wichita, and many
more “in the pipeline” for fast delivery. Due to our special
relationship with Paxman, we’re pleased to be able to tell our American
customers that they can buy a new Paxman horn from our ship for a LOWER
PRICE than charged by Paxman in London!
FIXED BELL DETACHABLE BELL
Model 25, yellow brass $5050 $5420
Model 20, yellow brass $4520 $4880
Model 25, gold brass $5185 $5555
Model 20, gold brass $4650 $5015
Model 25, nickel-silver $5270 $5650
Model 20, nickel-silver $4740 $5100
Paxman horns are sold WITH CASE, but without lacquer finish. Please add
$325.00 for lacquer, if it is required by you.
ALL PAXMAN HORNS are produced with medium, large or "New World" bell
sections. The cost is the same, no matter which bell is selected.
The bore size of all model 20 horns is the same at .472 inches. "Dual
Bore" model 25 horns are built with the Bb side of the horn at .472
inches and the F side at .500. Differences in playing characteristics
are determined by the metal alloy, the size of the bore diameter, and
which bell section is selected.
Paxman Musical Instrument Company is a limited liability corporation.
The owners of the shares in the company are:
Robert Paxman, now semi-retired.
Ted Adams, horn builder who lives near the workshop.
Fred Leach, valve maker, also residing near the workshop.
Gary Ray, also owner of Wichita Band Instrument Company, the US
distributor for Paxman instruments.
Available to order:
Model 70 (full triple) and 80 (compensating triple) horns,
Wagner tubas, hand-horns without valve, model 40 double-descants,
model 30 compensating double horns.
Please send me an e-mail or call if you have any other questions!
Jonathan Ray
Wichita Band Instrument Co.
800-835-3006
FAX 316-684-6858
e-mail: wb...@wichitaband.com
Our web address: www.wichitaband.com