Obviously practice fuels the development of any musician, but there is also an element of innate talent that must be considered. I could practice all my life and not be able to run a mile as fast as...
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Obviously practice fuels the development of any musician, but there is also an element of innate talent that must be considered. I could practice all my life and not be able to run a mile as fast as...
Bold price ask given the condition of the bell.
Quite a few "dents that don't impact playability" :-)
Well said.
All in all a confusing story. My impression is that a JP Sterling isn't a "real" Sterling Virtuoso, as those "real" horns were made in England under the oversight of Paul Riggett. The JP Sterling...
I'm intrigued by the "horn resting on its bell" pad in one of the photos. I wonder if it provides enough stability to be worth pursuing. I always cringe when I see a euphonium parked on its bell!
Congrats and good luck!
Glad to see that it returned to the Great State of Texas! I loved the projection and focus of the horn, and the new nylon valve guides made a world of difference. If I had room in my stable for two...
I haven't sold on eBay for a while, so I was surprised at the increase in cost when I sold my Besson.
If you've got the money and inclination, you can have any horn that your heart desires. Unfortunately, money often lags behind inclination. Good luck in your search!
It went to Dillon Music, so anyone shopping their website might just find the horn there in the future!
Horn sold on eBay!
The horn is now listed on eBay: Besson New Standard Euphonium, 4-valve compensating | eBay
Great luck with your performance!
My experience with my Sterling is that it blends better with small ensembles than my Besson. The Besson's focus tends to make it rise above the other instruments. Of course, that's just my...
Why would the valves be copper-plated?
With the addition of a tuba to my stable, I no longer have room for two euphoniums, so I must part with my 1975 vintage Besson New Standard. I love the focus of the horn, love the satin finish and...
I had a double buzz when I added the tuba to my performance mix. My understanding is that a double buzz is caused by the upper and lower lips vibrating at different frequencies. I conquered mine by...
If you really want to get started out on the right foot, take a few lessons, even if it costs you a few bucks. That'll keep you from building bad habits that will be hard to break down the line and...
To Geek out over the engineering details of a horn/your horn or not to Geek out... that is the question. If you like what you've got, play it. If you have fun rummaging around in the engineering...
Passed? Certainly not. But many approach a pro-level of quality. They day we stop saying, "Great euphonium FOR THE MONEY" is the day they've arrived!
Wise move! What are you doing to the horn to get it ready for storage?
Is the Yamaha not doing something you want it to do, or are you just after a "new shiny"?
I'd recommend that you stick the Adams in a closet, pull it out for servicing as needed and to just caress the horn as inclined. SOME day you might just plug in a mouthpiece and give it a toot or...
Truly, your Imperial is a gorgeous horn! Are those the original valve caps/finger buttons?