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    Hi Dave, Yes of course. Thank you for the...

    Hi Dave,

    Yes of course. Thank you for the nice feedback!
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    François Glorieux - Concerto for Euphonium

    Hi All,

    I recently posted a new recording of the first movement from the Concerto for Euphonium by the late great Belgian Composer François Glorieux on my Youtube channel.


    François Glorieux...
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    To my best understanding, York was made by the...

    To my best understanding, York was made by the same Schreiber-Keilwerth company in Markneukirchen that produced the parts for Besson instruments. The parts were made in Germany to be shipped out and...
  4. I'll pitch in as the seller; Globe Stamps and...

    I'll pitch in as the seller;

    Globe Stamps and earlier Sovereign are highly sought after as they represent the finest years of Boosey & Hawkes/Besson production. I played this one myself for some...
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    Sold!
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    Reserved
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    Seems to be build in 1997.

    Seems to be build in 1997.
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    Quality control on Chinese stencils has only...

    Quality control on Chinese stencils has only improved over the years. Overall they play good for the money. Buying new also comes with the benefit of having a couple of years of warranty from the...
  9. FS: 1980 Boosey & Hawkes "round stamp" Sovereign - All original in nice condition

    Hello everyone, it's been a while since I posted on here.

    I am putting up this lovely silverplated Boosey & Hawkes Sovereign euphonium up for sale, this is an example of the first series of...
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    I think you're referring to the "loterry years"...

    I think you're referring to the "loterry years" of English Besson brass instruments production where funds made available through the UK national lottery resulted in overproduction and poor quality...
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    Of course Micah! I try to refrain from...

    Of course Micah!

    I try to refrain from stating what is "the best" as that is nearly always personal and depends on what you're looking for. Nickel plated pistons allow for easy replating (though...
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    Hi Micah, While they appear complicated, valve...

    Hi Micah,

    While they appear complicated, valve manufacturing is not as secret as it would seem. It ain't nuclear physics after all.
    That said, valves surely can make or break a brass instrument....
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    Accessoiries like heavy valve caps and Lefreque...

    Accessoiries like heavy valve caps and Lefreque plates in essence add mass to an instrument, which do alter the instrument in some ways.

    The difference between playing with these mostly have an...
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    Hmm, I find it slightly amusing to see this post...

    Hmm, I find it slightly amusing to see this post pop up along with four answers within an hour of posting. This is a euph-oriented forum with a very active community and a lot of knowledgeable...
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    https://shop.mtp-music.de/article-details/MTP-PTRI...

    https://shop.mtp-music.de/article-details/MTP-PTRIG-SII1.aspx

    There you go. I would recommend you to go to your local tech and ask about your options regarding putting a trigger on your horn,...
  16. This. Besson Prestige euphonium hardcases are not...

    This. Besson Prestige euphonium hardcases are not particularly known for their endurance nor good build quality. The zipper is a notorious weakpoint along with the handles (obviously!) and like you,...
  17. Dave, I just wanted to clear up on how you...

    Dave,

    I just wanted to clear up on how you would remove said dent in the 1st valve loop. A technician usually as a huge set of threaded dent balls in increasing sizes that can be attached to...
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    PM'd
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    Due to the competition-factor, the level of...

    Due to the competition-factor, the level of playing has seen a huge rise over the last fifty years. With banding being adopted in countries other than Great-Britain from the 1970s onward, that rise...
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    An inch of difference in bell diameter will not...

    An inch of difference in bell diameter will not affect the "loudness" of an instrument. If you'd compare a 968 and a 967 to eachother, I'll promise you that you will be able to play equally loud on...
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    Looks to be in great shape. This is an older...

    Looks to be in great shape. This is an older style Sovereign with the soldered leadpipe and heavier gauge metal, Besson would change over to the Sovereign GS model the year after this horn was build....
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    Sold, took about 3 hours... :-)
  23. FS: Adams E1 Custom Series w/ gold brass bell in silverplate - good price

    For sale is an Adams E1 Custom Series euphonium with a gold brass bell, 0,6mm gauge in silverplate.
    This horn was made in 2014 and sold in 2015 at the Adams factory in the Netherlands to the...
  24. I owned one of these briefly. If you're looking...

    I owned one of these briefly. If you're looking for a non-compensating euphonium this is about the best one you can get. these non-compensators share the same bell and bows from the 378 model and are...
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    Dear readers, I am overflowed with positive...

    Dear readers,
    I am overflowed with positive comments, not only on my writing but also on my playing. Thank you for taking an interest and all the nice comments!


    Yes, I am now fully graduated...
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