Interview

Dale Clevenger about the LD Clevenger Model

LD Clevenger

Acting on wishes expressed by numerous musicians, Steven Lewis and Dietmar Dürk decided to integrate the legendary C. F. Schmidt design into their horn collection. It is distinguished by its bell form and the unique valve cluster comprised of three rotary valves plus a Perinet F/Bb thumb valve. The intensive effort and close collaboration of these two masters in their field brought forth the new LDx7 - which, after some modifications in cooperation with Dale Clevenger, principal horn of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, became the model LD CLEVENGER. From the very beginning, results have exceeded all expectations. The legendary timbre is combined with improved intonation, excellent response and evenness in all registers. A specially designed trigger is available for added ergonomic comfort.

Special feature: The Model LD CLEVENGER can be converted from Bb/F to F/Bb by simply removing the complete piston valve, turning it 180° and reinserting it.

 

Model LD CLEVENGER, front viewModel LD CLEVENGER, back viewModel LD CLEVENGER, horizontal viewengraved model name LD CLEVENGERPicture shows horn with optional trigger system. The Model LD CLEVENGER can be converted from Bb/F to F/Bb by simply removing the complete piston valve, turning it 180° and reinserting it.3-way adjustable thumb lever plate (optional)Standard water keyanti vibration lead pipe ferrule
Model LD CLEVENGER, front view
Model LD CLEVENGER, back view
Model LD CLEVENGER, horizontal view
engraved model name LD CLEVENGER
Picture shows horn with optional trigger system. The Model LD CLEVENGER can be converted from Bb/F to F/Bb by simply removing the complete piston valve, turning it 180° and reinserting it.
3-way adjustable thumb lever plate (optional)
Standard water key
anti vibration lead pipe ferrule