Re: [Hornlist] Paxman 25A
Roxanne Haskill wrote: I am about to purchase a Paxman 25A from Alan Wiltshire at Horns-a-Plenty. Does anyone have any opinions regarding this type of horn? Yes...they're great! OK, I have been using a 25L as my main horn for the last 15 years :-) I am interested in the tuning difference; this model in tuned to/made to A442. As Jeremy said, all that means is that the instrument is nominally at 442 with the main slide all the way in. I am at 440 on mine with about half an inch of main slide pulled out. Also, how is the grip on this horn; I have small hands and if the grip is large or wide I'd need to have an adjustable hook put on it. I'd say it's a bit on the large side. You get used to it of course, but when I played a friend's Alex 103 last week, that definitely felt smaller. I might be more wary of issues with your right hand - if your hands are _very_ small, you might find that you have a problem handstopping properly with the very large throat on the 'A' bell. Tim Costen ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Paxman 25A
Is this purchase sight-unseen or are you able to try it for a few weeks? I would personally never buy any horn without being able to compare it to a couple others at the same time. That being said, the Paxman 25s are generally good horns although I personally preset the 20M by a wide margin. Also, all horns are tuned higher than 440 by their nature. That way you can pull it out and get it in pitch and still have room to push in if you're flat. It's not uncommon to see horns (most of them for that matter) tuned to 444 or 445. Best of luck with your pending purchase. Jeremy Ps- If you get a chance, try an Otto. I just picked mine up recently and it's simply amazing. If more people in the States new of them, they'd sell like hot cakes. If you decide to try one, contact me - I'll gladly pass on info and experiences. Cheers- On Mar 1, 2009, at 3:13 PM, Roxanne Haskill maestra...@mac.com wrote: I am about to purchase a Paxman 25A from Alan Wiltshire at Horns-a- Plenty. Does anyone have any opinions regarding this type of horn? I am interested in the tuning difference; this model in tuned to/made to A442. Has anyone heard of intonation problems playing one of these in the US? I want to make sure that the tuning slide(s) can be comfortably adjusted to A440. Also, how is the grip on this horn; I have small hands and if the grip is large or wide I'd need to have an adjustable hook put on it. I tried and liked Paxmans many years ago and I liked them a lot, but it's been a while. Thank you! Roxanne Haskill ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/jeremy%40sublymerecords.com ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Paxman 25A
Roxanne Haskill maestra...@mac.com wrote: I am interested in the tuning difference; this model in tuned to/made to A442. I want to make sure that the tuning slide(s) can be comfortably adjusted to A440. Lowering the F horn from 442 to 440 requires adding only about 2/3 of an inch to the tube length, or 1/3 inch slide adjustment since a slide has two legs. The Bb side requires adding only 1/2 inch of tubing. So if the horn we set up perfectly at 442, and assuming it has the usual tuning slides, you would pull the main tuning slide affecting both horns about 1/4 inch, and pull the F tuning slide 1/12 inch. The adjustment for the individual valve slides is probably too small to worry about. For example, the F first valve slide would need to be pulled about 1/24 inch. ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
