This auction concluded successfully a week ago. The buyer, who apparently is a student preparing to go to college, expressed satisfaction with the horn and I'm delighted that he's happy with the horn.
My own recent purchase of a Sterling Virtuoso was serendipitous in that the huge box that the Sterling came in was used to ship my 967 to the buyer. I did have to reinforce the box with additional cardboard, but that went well.
A lot of peanuts and a few inexpensive pillows, along with wrapping the horn with bubble wrap and reinforcing the bell with more padding, ensured the safe arrival of the horn.
It's great that it found a good home! I am auditioning new horns this summer and one of my concerns (other than paying for the new one) is finding a good home for my antique B&S Imperial, which I am very fond of despite it's faults. I have spoken to Custom Music and will have a "Standard" Sterling sent out, probably late this month.
Did you notice the apparent Craigslist scam involving your horn? Fsung picked up on it when a forum member inquired about the listing. The topic was "Used Besson BE 967 on the market".
My Imperial is *very* antique, circa 1928. It is a 4-valve compensating horn with a .580" bore, a medium shank receiver, and a 10 1/2" bell. It is a Boosey & Sons make, and so preceeds the Boosey & Hawkes era, but is clearly related to the later horns. As Felix mentioned, it is a "Solbron" Imperial.
Doug, if you are interested, even if only academically, I would be delighted to bring it and the Sterling up to NH when the Sterling is in for a tryout. I would love to compare to a 2051...
Lets plan on it. I would like to try that Sterling in copmparison with your Imperial and my 2051 Prestige. We could meet at my school and use the band room....great acoustics
Doug
Adams E3 0.60 Sterling bell - Prototype top sprung valves
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Originally posted by: darubyWe could meet at my school and use the band room....great acoustics
YES! A key factor in really judging an instrument like euphonium (or tuba) is getting to try it in a big room! I like to listen not just to the horn next to my ear, but also to the sound coming back from the room. That gives me a sense of how big the sound is and how it sounds to others.
Dave Werden (ASCAP) Euphonium Soloist, U.S. Coast Guard Band, retired Adams Artist (Adams E3)
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Lets plan on it. I would like to try that Sterling in copmparison with your Imperial and my 2051 Prestige. We could meet at my school and use the band room....great acoustics
Doug
That will be a great opportunity - thanks! I'll keep in touch.
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