Hi all, I'm currently a student in High School and was wondering what some good brands are for a euph if I were to purchase one? Thanks in advance!
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Hi all, I'm currently a student in High School and was wondering what some good brands are for a euph if I were to purchase one? Thanks in advance!
There's a wealth of information in this forum on various makes and models. I think you should consider your budget and how serious you are - is this to be an instrument to carry you through a college music program. My perception is that there are three budget levels: $1,000 to $2,000, $3,000 to $4,000, and $7,000 to $10,000. People with better knowledge should chime in. Within each budget level, there are fine horns. I know that my euphonium, which cost me just under $1,000, has been serving me well in a community band. My section mates play Yamaha and Besson (two top-level horns), and within the limits of my ability, the tone blends in well.
Have no preference over used or new
Can you tell us...
What is your budget?
Are you going on to music in college?
What are your plans for playing after college?
What kind of Euphonium are you currently playing, and what is your level of experience?
For people starting out, can't go wrong with finding a used Yamaha YEP-321.
The suggestion above for a Yamaha 321 is a good suggestion and generally considered "safe" for anyone who does not want to be a pro player or serious soloist.
Having said that, there are some newer (often original) solos that really benefit from a compensating system. Plus your Besson MAY be compensating. If it is 4-valve and compensating, it will have an extra set of slides coming from the rear of each of valve 1, 2, 3. If you are used to a horn like that, the 321 may feel limiting.
The King 2280 is also a safe choice. It is non-comp, like the 321, but uses a large shank mouthpiece and has a bigger sound. There are well-priced examples of each in our For Sale section right now:
http://www.dwerden.com/forum/forumdi...-Wanted-to-Buy
Suggest the John Packer JP274S euphonium. Can be bought new in the $1500 range (such as through DF Music). Some colleges, including Ole Miss, list is as an acceptable low-priced pro-level horn.