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Today, 01:17 AM

notaverygoodname replied to a thread 1974 Besson Euphonium medium shank question in Euphonium - Misc

It probably depends on where you're located, but I know that certainly for me, it is dramatically cheaper to get medium shank mouthpieces than get...

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Yesterday, 10:20 PM

daruby replied to a thread 1974 Besson Euphonium medium shank question in Euphonium - Misc

Changing to large shank with that horn is actually not that big of a deal. All that needs to be done is replace the receiver. A good technician can...

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Yesterday, 07:26 PM

John Morgan replied to a thread Euphonium pictures (show us your horns!) in Euphonium - Misc

Alas, it seems I spoke too soon about who has the largest collection. Silly me....

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Yesterday, 07:05 PM

iMav replied to a thread Euphonium pictures (show us your horns!) in Euphonium - Misc

That website immediately transformed me back to the 90s! ;)

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Yesterday, 06:01 PM

MJuarez started a thread 1974 Besson Euphonium medium shank question in Euphonium - Misc

So for a couple months ive had this medium/euro shank euphonium and ive been trying to decide on whether to invest in it and get it all fixed up so I...

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Yesterday, 05:44 PM

Shinn replied to a thread Euphonium pictures (show us your horns!) in Euphonium - Misc

Charley Brighton is not only a collector but also a most wonderful musician and gentleman!! One sampling from YouTube~...

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Yesterday, 05:30 PM

highpitch replied to a thread Euphonium pictures (show us your horns!) in Euphonium - Misc

Don't forget Charley: www.euphoniumcollective.co.uk/neweuph.htm

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Yesterday, 05:10 PM

Shinn replied to a thread Euphonium pictures (show us your horns!) in Euphonium - Misc

Not fueling any competition, but sharing a link to another avid collector especially civil war era instruments - Eric Totman. ...

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Yesterday, 05:02 PM

notaverygoodname replied to a thread Euphonium pictures (show us your horns!) in Euphonium - Misc

Aha! But does he have custom mouthpieces with reverse engineered shanks to get the best possible performance out of them? :cool: Yeah, I don't...

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Yesterday, 04:31 PM

daruby replied to a thread Euphonium pictures (show us your horns!) in Euphonium - Misc

Our friends Barry Bocaner has not listed his collection here. I am pretty certain he would win the "He who has the most Toys" award. In addition to...

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Yesterday, 01:45 PM

bitbckt replied to a thread E3 might be too much instrument for me. in Euph Brands

He was in the midst of migrating the site, and had some issues. It should all be better now. (info. from trombonechat.com).

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Yesterday, 12:09 PM

Snake Charmer replied to a thread Query: Alto Horn vs Tenor in Forum Rules

I never saw a "Althorn in B" in real live, just in some book some time ago. And not remembering the book too much it may have been some of those...

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Yesterday, 09:25 AM

John Morgan replied to a thread Euphonium pictures (show us your horns!) in Euphonium - Misc

notaverygoodname, That is an amazing collection you have. I believe you are the hands down winner on "most" instruments! You could start a small...

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Yesterday, 03:07 AM

notaverygoodname replied to a thread Euphonium pictures (show us your horns!) in Euphonium - Misc

Ok. If you guys are going to post random instruments, I guess THERE'S MORE! Behold the power of the collector hobbyist! Some kinda B&F Stencil...

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Yesterday, 12:10 AM

highpitch replied to a thread For sale: Wessex tornister "baby euph" maly in For Sale / Wanted to Buy

The valves being rotary are very fast, takes a bit to get used to. It is pretty light. The bell being so close to your ear makes sure you can...

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03-25-2023, 09:19 PM

iMav replied to a thread For sale: Wessex tornister "baby euph" maly in For Sale / Wanted to Buy

Those are so cool. That WOULD be a fun toy to bust out for Tuba Christmas. (Maybe not quite as fun as a double bell. :) ) How would you...

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03-25-2023, 08:45 PM

highpitch started a thread For sale: Wessex tornister "baby euph" maly in For Sale / Wanted to Buy

I've had this neat little euph for a couple years now, time to thin the herd. No noticeable wear or damage, everything is solid and plays well. ...

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03-25-2023, 08:21 PM

highpitch started a thread FOR SALE: 1918 YORK & SONS Bb TENOR HORN in For Sale / Wanted to Buy

This horn is in very nice original condition, bought from Doug Ruby some time ago. It got played once in a band concert, did a couple Tuba...

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03-25-2023, 08:08 PM

Snorlax started a thread Wtb: Used denis wick 4ay in For Sale / Wanted to Buy

Looking for a used Wick 4AY euph/trombone mouthpiece...the one with the small/tenor trombone shank. Whatcha got? Jim

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03-25-2023, 04:52 PM

notaverygoodname replied to a thread Query: Alto Horn vs Tenor in Forum Rules

Do you happen to know what these horns were ever used for, if anything? They seem to come up for sale very often, but I've never seen one being used...

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03-25-2023, 11:35 AM

Shinn replied to a thread Besson 180th Anniversary Euphonium Mouthpiece (Denis Wick 4AL) in For Sale / Wanted to Buy

Plan to list this mouthpiece on eBay in early April…

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03-25-2023, 10:24 AM

Snake Charmer replied to a thread Query: Alto Horn vs Tenor in Forum Rules

"...Really far back, there was actually two different ovalform instruments referred to as "Tenorhorn". There was the normal Baßflugelhorn and the...

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03-24-2023, 01:30 PM

notaverygoodname replied to a thread Query: Alto Horn vs Tenor in Forum Rules

In Commonwealth countries where British Brass Bands are active, the 6.5'Eb Saxhorn derivative is called an Eb Tenor Horn. This is because the high...

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03-24-2023, 01:03 PM

Shawn replied to a thread Query: Alto Horn vs Tenor in Forum Rules

Honestly it's a mess. I wouldn't mind highpitch's claim, but of course it's easy to find contrary examples:...

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03-24-2023, 12:15 PM

iMav replied to a thread E3 might be too much instrument for me. in Euph Brands

Didn’t think to check the wayback machine. Start here!! https://web.archive.org/web/20220928125913/https://wilktone.com/?page_id=5619

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03-24-2023, 10:52 AM

tokuno replied to a thread Circular Breathing in Performance & Practice - Tips & Advice

Wow, memory lane. Our meagre student budgets afforded only a few SFSO tickets, but I met him in person when he came across the Bay 1983ish to present...

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03-24-2023, 10:43 AM

davewerden replied to a thread E3 might be too much instrument for me. in Euph Brands

Wikitone is captured to some extend on the Wayback Machine from archive.org: https://web.archive.org/web/20230000000000*/wilktone.com/

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03-24-2023, 09:46 AM

highpitch replied to a thread Query: Alto Horn vs Tenor in Forum Rules

Generally, altos are in Eb and tenors in Bb. Over here, at least. Others can comment on other countries.

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03-24-2023, 09:14 AM

soundenvelope started a thread Query: Alto Horn vs Tenor in Forum Rules

I am writing to pose a question, hoping to learn from the community. I play a Besson New Standard alto horn, circa 1960. The instrument was...

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03-24-2023, 08:42 AM

dsurkin replied to a thread E3 might be too much instrument for me. in Euph Brands

Sorry to hear this about wilktone. I learned a lot from that site when I returned to euphonium after four decades of concentrating on piano.

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