The LDx5 came into being through the collaboration of two experts in their fields – Master Craftsman Steven W. Lewis and Dietmar Dürk. Masterful workmanship, in combination with the best of materials and years of experience, has brought fantastic results. The horn is traditional in design, but the concept behind its construction is an innovative one. The tools and production techniques were developed in-house and specifically for this project, supporting traditional handicraft and assuring the quality, consistent standard and series identity of each individual horn. The gentle, careful handling of materials during construction insures a minimum of material stress, resulting in a horn that speaks freely, responds quickly, and resonates with an open and clear sound from the very first note.
Specifications
Key: | Bb – F, easily reversible |
Pitch: | A-440hz. up to 443hz possible |
Bore:![]() | 12.1mm |
Valves:![]() | Solid yellow-brass conical valves with tapered spindles |
Lever action:![]() | String action, changing valve with Minibal |
Valve caps:![]() | Nickel silver |
Thumb lever:![]() | Three-dimensional adjustment |
Leadpipe:![]() | Original S.W. Lewis, nickel silver with a standard water key and engraved logo plate |
Water key:![]() | Standard on the leadpipe |
Cylindrical crooks:![]() | Perfect cylindrical calibration |
Slides:![]() | The hand-lapped inner and outer slides are made of nickel-silver |
Braces:![]() | Made from the best solid nickel-silver rods available |
Bell diameter: | 310mm |
Detachable bell: | Standard |
Bell ring:![]() | Special bronze, for long life and durability |
Bell: | Single-seam bell tail with a fused spun bell flare. Medium-sized bell throat like that of a traditional Geyer horn |
Possible optional finishes: | Lacquered, silver-plated, gold-plated |
Other options: | Adjustable Dürk pinky hook., Dürk hand rest (flipper), additional water key (specify location), different bell flares, engraved nickel-silver bell garland (engraving available only on detachable bell flares) |
Hand-hammered options: | Hand-hammered bell tail, hand-hammered bell flare (available only on detachable bell flares) |
Cases: | All horns are priced without a case. Gig bags cases are available: Marcus Bonna, Cardocase, Bags, and others. |