These measurements differ from some reported earlier, but they were made carefully, using a metric caliper spanning all three valve stems, then subtracting the diameter of one valve stem:
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These measurements differ from some reported earlier, but they were made carefully, using a metric caliper spanning all three valve stems, then subtracting the diameter of one valve stem:
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My newly acquired Besson 2056-2 baritone has two serial numbers, one on the first valve casing and one on the mouthpiece receiver. They are different and indicate different years of manufacture. I...
Resurrecting an old thread, but since I have both a Neo ybh831 baritone and a ybh621S at home this week (along with my Boosey and Hawkes round globe Sovereign), I have been alternating between all...
I bought a 378 in about 1995, and a 479 about 10 years ago. I sold the 378 shortly after buying the 479, and have always regretted it. The 378 has a smaller bore through the 4th valve, and it has a...
Barry, you nailed it. Here is an ad for the Blessing M-200 Marching Trombone. Thanks for your help. Despite all the dents, it has a nice tone and good intonation.
Barry, thanks for the reply. That makes sense. The fittings are not typical Besson. I did see some other marching baritones with the same wrap made by Olds and Blessing.
I'm trying to identify this horn, a recent Ebay acquisition. I did a Google search and came up empty, searching for Besson marching baritone and Besson bass trumpet. Besson did make a bass trumpet,...
I'm looking for a gig bag to fit a B&H 155 baritone. I'd prefer one that fits the horn quite well.
-Dave
I have an early-80's Globe Sovereign 155 and it has very good intonation, as good as my Adams E1 euphonium. I recently played the Schiller baritone that Jake mentioned, and it was a very good match...
Jonathan, I will buy one if you do ....
Dave, thanks for the advice. I trimmed the top edges of the guide, no more issues. Here are some photos that show before trimming, how much was trimmed and after. I will still order some...
Is any company making 4-valve compensating F tubas currently? I Love my Besson 982 compensating Eb tuba, and for years have been hoping I would locate a used Besson compensating F tuba, but no such...
Sorry to resurrect this old discussion, but since it asks about Adams valve reliability, I thought it best to update it. I have had my E1 Adams euph four years now. There were no issues with valves...
I think it also addresses the economy of scale questions raised above. The current demand for Adams euphoniums requires a single person per task, which says a lot about the production volume. There...
A friend who plays euphonium and owns an Adams E1 was in Holland and was able to arrange a tour of the Adams factory. He said that the factory is a huge, modern industrial building with a lot of...
Tony Clements had an Adams E1 sterling silver bell installed on his Hirsbrunner euphonium. It plays beautifully, with the darkest sound I have ever heard. Joanna Hersey played it this week at BCMW...
Interesting topic. I've owned my Adams E1 for three years, and in that entire time, intonation was within adjustment. Until the last week, that is. I'm attending the Brass Chamber Music Workshop...
I thought I would write a short note about the Marcus Bona case that came with my Adams (.050" silver-plated gold brass), after using it about a year. Mine is black, and is made from Cordura with...
I have a 1915 French Besson that I love. It plays in tune and has a tone that reminds me of a cornet, i.e. brighter, brassier, takes more effort to produce sound than a modern euphonium, but still...
Gary, interesting point you bring up. Here is an excerpt from Ebay's email to me about this transaction, edited to remove ebay user ids:
"We're writing to let you know that your recent shipment...
I had a recent sale of a Besson 4V Imperial Euphonium on Ebay, where the buyer was an international buyer, and I selected Ebay's Global Shipping Program for international buyers. I guess that it is...
The truth is, Peninsula Music has no horn in inventory. You are buying a horn they will order when you buy it.
With reluctance I am selling my Hirsbrunner 378 euphonium (silver-plated, 4-valve compensator). I am the original owner & I purchased it new in 1998. It has excellent intonation, and a beautiful,...
I am selling my Besson Sovereign 956 English Baritone, serial number 857246. This is a 4-valve compensator, with lacquer finish. The bell has had a crumple removed (shipping damage), otherwise the...
Final selling price. The lacquered horns generally sell for less than a satin silver plated horn in nice condition.