Paxman was established at the turn of the century by Harry Paxman, but did not start production of horns until 1945, when no more than twelve instruments a year were made.1950 saw the arrival in England of Richard Merewether, aprofessional horn player whose career had started with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. As his career in this country progressed, he found himself specialising more and more in the high register of the instrument. He had been working on ideas of horn design for a number of years and had researched areas of physics which he thought to be fundamental to the successful design and manufacture of such instruments. He approached Robert Paxman with these ideas, and persuaded him to build horns in f-alto and F/f-alto. These instruments were so successful that Merewether and Paxman continued their association and went on to develop a range of over 50 models. They became a unique duo, known to players all over the world as the figureheads of a highly skilled team. Fifty years of research and development have produced the instruments that put Paxman at the forefront of horn manufacture. Instruments that are much sought after by players world-wide.
Paxman do not take their position as one of the world's leading horn makers lightly, and are constantly making great efforts to maintain their innovative role. Players' comments and opinions are actively sought, and there is continuous research and incorporation of advantageous modifications. Special requests are always undertaken where technically possible.
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Bob Paxman 荣获终身成就奖
Picctures above and below from the Music Industry Awards dinner held at the andmark Hotel on November the 24th 2010. Bob Paxman was presented with a Lifetime Achievement award by John Rogers (second left below).
左至右： 唐沛，John Rogers 的夫人，John Rogers，Bob Paxman 在颁奖晚宴上
Bob Paxman ,唐沛 (London 2010/11/24)
John Rogers, 唐沛 ,Bob Paxman (London 2010/11/24)
唐沛，Steve Flower,John Turner,John Rogers,Bob Paxman (London 2010/11/24)
Bob Paxman ,Steve Flower,冯玉玲 （London 2010/11/24)
Bob Paxman ( London2010/11/24)
Bob Paxman 2011/5/7 手稿
