Like I said, a tech would have another way!
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Like I said, a tech would have another way!
Nice case.
That would be my guess too. I've solved this on a couple of my instruments over the years by taking the slide out and very gently using the strength of one hand to push the slide legs (very) slightly...
I replaced my ancient Boosey & Hawkes case with a JP Pro a couple of years ago and it is excellent at less than half the price of the Bona case it is clearly based upon. It's essentially a hard shell...
I find the strap less useful to me personally than the lap pad if I'm honest, but like to use it every so often as a 'cue' when I'm working on relaxation and getting rid of unnecessary tension as it...
Only used the German branch for delivery to UK, but never any issues and they have a no quibble return policy which may be good for you as you are buying without trying. Use them less since the £...
Great description, pretty much exactly how I remember and the comparison with the imperial is good. How do you find it in a full band? I thought it was a little restrictive in dynamic range, but that...
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Vulcanised rubber. No adhesive and preserves the silver finish from...
From what you've said I think you will love the neo. The short time I spent on it it seemed to be similar, but just 'better' all round than the maestro. It seems a little less direct and more...
Was just going to suggest that. It only seems available in the SM series and not the other wicks/ultras?
I think this is good news from yamaha. I've had the opportunity to try all of the top line horns with the exception of Adams, and found that the neo had the best intonation of the lot, but still a...
I'm a big fan of Bill's lap pad. You certainly could make something similar yourself for less cost, but I think it's worth the money for the fact that it does the job as well as possible - the...
I recently compared three older (73-82) B&H Euphs and was surprised at how different they were. Granted, one is a 73 imperial (large shank), but the other two are early 80's globe sovereigns which I...
I find this useful for playing tongued legato passages.
What mp have you been playing on up to now?
I've actually gone a bit retro here. I find the gutters great for catching the drips, but if I lay the instrument down during a longer rehearsal/practice/concert I get a gutter-full on my crotch,...
I think you are absolutely spot on with the feel, comfort, and the concept in your head. None of the equipment choices we are discussing are that far apart and it ultimately comes down to the 'man...
Are you on your own? If you have another Euph player you should be able to pick a a spot (usually lower in pitch and away from a rhythmic accent) where the second Euph can 'dovetail' or 'patch' a...
I'm agreeing with both of you I think, but I believe the concert band/brass band background is a greater influence on the concept of sound than the Besson/willson or wick/schilke choice. I've had...
I think you may be right, but I'd say that certainly up to about 25 years ago the divide in equipment choice and concept of euph sound on either side of the atlantic was much more evident. I think...
If it's any comfort to the op I've blown a lot of prestiges with the certificate that assures you that the instrument is excellent in every way and bearing the signature of a wonderful player, only...
Always amazes me how many variations of the Benson/b&H badges and engravings were used on instruments for the export market. The "50 medals of honour" engraving is something I associate with much...
Is the hercules as safe as the K&M? I like hercules stuff, but not sure I like the way this stand holds the Euph.
My experience with various p mutes is that you either have the lightness and convenience of the travel mute types that fit in the bell and are terribly out of tune in at least one part of the range;...
Good news. Too much to offer to bail out too soon. Nothing wrong with exploring another occupation as a steady earner, and most full time pro players actually spend a very large % of their time...