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Thanks for all that. After reading the Horn Guys article, I'm not sure what I would want a 5th valve for. I read in an old thread that some one named...

Here's a description from TheHornGuys webshop of the plug-in 5th valve Dave mentioned. It includes information on tuning and fingering patterns. ...

Hello all, Just got my new horn about 2 hours ago. I love it!! So far , so good. I think I'm going to be paranoid every time I lift it up! It's so...

Arul, Thanks for that extra insight! It was a cleverly-designed device from what I can see. Maybe it was a Zig Kanstul innovation.

This is an Olds Studio model. I saw one recently with the third valve trigger and searched the old catalogs, and it turns out that Olds did offer the...

Nothing wrong with the basic idea. The 2280 has a provision for a left-hand push-slide-ring for the 3rd valve, so you'd have to decide to either...

The 4AY is the first mouthpiece I bought back when I restarted playing 11 years ago on my old 321. Definitely a great MP which made a difference.

The Wick 4AY is essentially a tenor shank Wick 4AL. It was specifically designed for the the 321. I find I can get a VERY nice full tone on a YEP-321...

I've posted mine here: http://www.dwerden.com/forum/showthread.php/24378-Wessex-Euphonium-Dolce-EP-100?p=158536#post158536

I'm a little hazy on the model names, but the 2-tone bell, bell angle, and valve angle all look like Olds.

Reminds me of an Olds Studio that I owned (sans trigger, though)

Hello Mica, and thank you for your well-wishes :) Thankfully, the various blemishes in the Wessex EP104's lacquer do not appear to degrade its...

I've played an Alexander. Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship, but awkward ergonomics

Hello Cor, I have been putting all the ground work in on this project and I hope to try and produce something to show everyone within the next few...

Hello Guido, Thank you so much for your message, I have tested instruments in a raw state, lacquered state and a plated state and I totally agree...

I hear you, Dean. Back in 1990 when stationed at the Pentagon during my final years in the Army (retired in 1992), my wife and I purchased a brand...

Bill Evans Trio--Gloria's Step from the famous Village Vanguard 1961 afternoon. The first ten measures--two five-bar phrases. I have tried to play...

I was in a group with a person who played a Miraphone 56A. I played it once and completely agree they have a great sound and challenging intonation....

Ha! Ha!...That's great Dean!...now, I'm jealous, I want a Steinway too! :) The horn is in Shrewsbury, Mass and is scheduled to be at my door...

i had a 5-valve Miraphone 56A. Great sound, really challenging intonation and crappy ergonomics. Don

Very interested to see your project. This ~1919 Hawkes & Son Dictor is still up for sale if someone is interested. It's nearing the end of the...

Barry, Jerry's products are fantastic. I can't recommend them highly enough and he's a great guy. I just received an order from him and took some...

I absolutely agree with John and Joe. Don't tell my wife, but the happiest day of my life was when they delivered my Steinway (that was before we...

@MikeS: interesting, I had not heard of these "banda saxor" before, but that is good news for alto horn enthusiasts. @Shawn: I can't tell you how...

These types of instruments always interest me. I'd love to get the chance play one (or a Miraphone or an Alexander) at some point. IIRC people on...

Right, I can't unsee that, so, erm, thanks.

I was until recently inclined to believe that, on a euphonium, the finish, be it metal plating, or lacquer, or raw brass would make no difference.......