New Stork Orval Horn Mouthpiece Sizes

November 26, 2008
The Stork Orval Series Mouthpieces are an Osmun top seller!

The Stork Orval Series Mouthpieces are an Osmun top seller!

For years now, we have been selling the Stork Orval Horn Mouthpieces and receiving very positive feedback from customers who come from a variety of performing backgrounds. In the past, the Orval Series were only available in the 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, and 6 sizes. Now Stork has come out with 1/4 sizes to expand the Orval Line one step further.

 

Model

 Cup Diameter
#4 17mm
#4.25 17.10mm
#4.5 17.25mm
#4.75 17.35mm
#5 17.50mm
#5.25 17.60
#5.5 17.75mm
#5.75 17.85mm
#6

18mm

Click here to order the Orval Series Mouthpieces.

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Why Do My Valves Click?

November 2, 2008
Cutaway Rotary Valve

Cutaway Rotary Valve

Hornists (and tubists, and rotary trumpetists) have been plagued by clicking valves since Berlioz’ day.  Bob Osmun has written a new article explaining the problem and what to do about it. Read more…

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Antique Paxman Pins

November 2, 2008

We’ve just found a stash of these very classy looking Paxman lapel pins. They were made for use in a promotional campaign and feature the original crossed horn logo, not used by Paxman since the early eighties. The pins are black and white enamel over silver plate and will look good under someone’s tree. Click here to order.

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Posted by Bob Osmun