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Thanks, Dave.vbmodified
Anyone recall the difference between the 967 and 967GS?
I seem to recall reading somewhere that the GS was euro-shank, but I haven't been able to turn up anything confirming or refuting that...
Couple of things to note:
the Bach 1110: the King 2280 clone is the new version of the Bach 1110; the earlier version, shown on the bach website, was a stencil of the Yamaha YEP321 and lacked the...
Are you certain that the "Swiss Made" applies to the valve casings rather than to the horn? I've seen some Willson trumpets from the 1980s that have "Swiss made" on the valve block.
Edit: I...
The Besson 4-valve (3+1) non-compensating euph is the 765.
Since you're planning to major in music, I presume you will be stepping up to a compensating model.
Among current models, the next...
If you had to replace your current euph and could not get the same make/model you're currently playing, what would you choose and why?
If price were no object, I would choose a Sterling Virtuoso...
When I was shopping for a euph, I found it more comfortable to hold 4 in-line valve horns (2280, 321, Tuba Exchange, etc.) more upright (right hand in line with right shoulder) than 3+1s. IIRC, the...
IIRC, Courtois is owned by Buffet Crampon, who are also the parent company of Besson.
Glyn Williams, principle Euph for Fodens Courtois Band called the Courtois 267 "the best euphonium I have ever...
After using my SB for about a month, I've gone back to my Gatorade bottle mute. Aside from the added weight and cumbersomeness of the SB, I found that playing against the extremely high resistance...
Why do bagpipers march while playing?
To get away from the gawd-awful racket!
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What's the difference between an onion and an oboe?
No one cries when you chop up an oboe.vbmodified
Received the following from Steve Mead in response to a query about Buffet vs. pre-Buffet Besson serial numbers:
Probably good to know if you're considering at a used horn!vbmodified
Dan Oberloh has made replacement caps for a Besson New Standard, so I'm sure he (or any competent repair tech, for that matter) would be able to make a set of spares/replacements without much...
A few months after the 820,xxx horn above, so 1993-1995.vbmodified
Check with Matt Walters at Dillon Music or Roger Lewis at WWBW. If they don't have/can't get them, check with Windcraft or Mr. Tuba.vbmodified
Thanks for the info, ydave.
I've shot them an email. Maybe they'll hook me up with one for a good price.vbmodified
My understanding is that horns from the mid-90s up to 2006 (bankruptcy) aren't particularly well liked.
It's conventional wisdom that quality control went in the dumpster under TMG's stewardship...
Looks like LMI is a startup composed of former B&H employees.
According to the webpage:
Anyone have a chance to try one of these? (ydave, maybe?) How does it compare to the...
Here's a used Besson BE765, serial # 852299 for sale that was bought new in 1997.
Assuming that (a) this horn didn't sit around unsold for very long, and( b) Buffet-Crampon didn't recalibrate the...
The small shank versions of the the 4AL, 5AL, and SM4 are 4BS, 5BS, and 4AY.
I use a 4BS with my King 2268. I find it more open and free blowing than the Schilke 51D and has a more focused sound....
Dave,
Is the mpc shank size different than that lead pipe size? Most of the websites I've looked at list the 968 as taking a large shank mpc. Is it possible that they're available in different...
Check YDave's euphonium comparison post lower in the thread. He's got a table listing bell and bore as well as reviews of each.vbmodified
Sculptors, woodworkers, and painters routinely use superfine steel wool to burnish lacquered objects, so superfine steel wool (0000) should be OK provided you use a VERY light touch.
That being...
I've been looking at the euphonium intonation charts Dave has posted, and it looks like the problematic ranges are D3-F#3 and D4-F4. I've frequently read and heard that the Yamaha 642 and 682 are...
A number of online vendors offer a trial period of some sort. The "catch," if you can call it that, is you pay shipping both ways and a minimal restocking fee on all returns. (Dillon Music is 7 days...