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I just wanted to say "Thank You" to Dave and everyone who actively shares information on this website! I'm a trombone player, but due to personnel changes in my wind ensemble I began playing euphonium last October. At first I borrowed a Yamaha from the local high school, and within 4 months decided to purchase my own instrument. This site has been a tremendous resource for me, both in choosing an instrument and subsequently for maintaining it. I had almost no experience with valve instruments, so the experiences and insights of this group played a huge role in my transition to the euphonium.
After trying a number of instruments (Yamaha, Besson, King, and Willson), I settled on a Willson 2950 previously owned by a student wrapping up his masters in music performance. The horn is in excellent condition (although I did find that college students don't always clean their instruments regularly!). I've thoroughly cleaned it, purchased the right accessories (mouthpieces, oil, and gig bag), and picked up some great playing tips... all from feedback on this site.
I am not a music professional, but I take my playing seriously and thoroughly enjoy improving my skills on this wonderful instrument. Thanks again for this website and the willingness of all to share their experiences?
- Curt
After trying a number of instruments (Yamaha, Besson, King, and Willson), I settled on a Willson 2950 previously owned by a student wrapping up his masters in music performance. The horn is in excellent condition (although I did find that college students don't always clean their instruments regularly!). I've thoroughly cleaned it, purchased the right accessories (mouthpieces, oil, and gig bag), and picked up some great playing tips... all from feedback on this site.
I am not a music professional, but I take my playing seriously and thoroughly enjoy improving my skills on this wonderful instrument. Thanks again for this website and the willingness of all to share their experiences?
- Curt
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