The Paxman Model 75.3,
came about after the successful introduction of the double descant model 45. Paxman again broke new ground with the world’s first successful triple horn.
The model 75.3 is a full triple horn with three independent ranks of tuning slides. It combines the dual bore aspects of the models 25 and 45 to give an even feel and response across the whole instrument. Like the model 45, the layout allows a completely independent f-alto side by means of the original Paxman valve in the mouthpipe. This means that the taper in both the mouthpipe and the branch can be designed solely for this side of the instrument and that the independent Bb and F basso sides are not compromised in any way.
OPTIONS
Bore: M-Medium ML-Medium/Large L-Large
Metal: Y-Yellow brass G-Gold brass N-Nickel silver
Bell Flare: F-Fixed D-Detachable
Lever Action: C-Cord M-Minibal
Valve Section: S-Standard C-Compact
Pitch: A-442 unless otherwise specified
Since 2012, the f-alto side has also featured a mouthpipe with a longer taper, giving improved intonation and a tone which blends more easily with the Bb and F basso horns.
The Paxman compact valve section is fitted to the Model 75.3 as standard, making it both lighter and more precise in action.
The Paxman Model 75.3 Heritage
was built to commemorate the centenary of Paxman. We wanted to construct a special instrument which both harked back to an older, original Paxman design and at the same time incorporated the latest modern innovations. The result is the model 75.3 Heritage full triple horn. Built in Yellow brass with a Medium, detachable bell, this instrument is based on the older style Paxman triple horns designed and built in the 1960s-1980s but has many features not possible, or not yet imagined, when this style of horn was previously built.
As a special feature of the anniversary model, the bell flare has been engraved with a unique design to commemorate the centenary. The same design is incorporated into the special MB5 compact case that is supplied with each horn.
This extract from Moonlight Interlude is played by Martin van de Merwe on a Paxman Model 75-3 and is taken from the Strauss Horn Concertos 1 & 2, Strauss Capriccio and Schumann Konzertstuck CD with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Gianandrea Noseda.