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  1. I had one briefly for ten months. The condensate...

    I had one briefly for ten months. The condensate valve was located on the first bend of the output tubing and amazingly all liquid accumulated there (probably due to most of the valve slides aiming...
  2. And now it's up for sale, same price that I...

    And now it's up for sale, same price that I bought it for. I replaced the valve felts, water key rubber, bought three valve guide kits (not installed) and had an Altieri padded gig bag made for it. ...
  3. Thread: Willson 2975

    by kdstaller
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    Intonation is nearly identical to the Willson...

    Intonation is nearly identical to the Willson 2900. Upper register notes can be a challenge to dial in initially, but if there are other Willsons (or Bessons) in the section, you'll blend in...
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    Willson 2975 front action valve Euphonium

    I'm selling my Willson 2975 front action valve euphonium. I've owned it for nine months, but I seem to be better matched to the Wessex Festivo and Duplex euphoniums. The finish is still deep and...
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    I picked up the Schiller British Baritone last...

    I picked up the Schiller British Baritone last year for a couple of Grainger pieces. It had intonation issues on the supplied mouthpiece. When I put on a Blessing 12C, it became usable and added...
  6. Mine! I recently picked up a Wessex Festivo and...

    Mine! I recently picked up a Wessex Festivo and have had beneficial results switching to the front action valve design. I had been looking for the Willson 2975 and had given up. Anyone want a...
  7. Poll: I started on cornet in the 4th grade through 6th....

    I started on cornet in the 4th grade through 6th. When the four elementary schools combined together at Shawnee Jr High in Ft Wayne, we had 27 trumpet players and no low brass. The director asked...
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    The Festivo has lived up to the...

    The Festivo has lived up to the ergonomically-friendly reputation. No more tingling arm and numbness while playing it in long practice sessions and concerts. I took the Besson back into one of the...
  9. Thread: Besson 765

    by kdstaller
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    Besson 765

    I'm putting my trusty Besson 765 up for sale. Original owner, 27 years old. Silver plating is very good (always played with cotton gloves). Valves are fast, silent, and reliable. Non-compensating...
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    I'm signed up to be one of the second batch...

    I'm signed up to be one of the second batch guinea pigs. I suffer from neck and shoulder issues from carrying newspapers as a teenager. I've had to use the QHR lap pad to prop up my Besson 765 and...
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