Where to buy a euphonium that will do payments?

[AuntieEE]

I am looking to buy a used or new euphonium on a budget and I would like to make payments on it. I was hoping for a four valved and possibly compensating horn. I am pretty fed up with my prestini horn that mimicks a Cerveny and has intonation issues. Any ideas on where to get one??

[coolguy684]

i would say that ebay is actually a better option if you know what you're doing. for example, i got my Meinl Weston 451 off of ebay for $2135.

ive also bought a New Standard compensating 3 valve, overhauled (new lacquer) for 760ish, and a 4 valve lacquer in decent condition for 1500.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/110806782692...#ht_500wt_1287

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320831802373...ht_9559wt_1270

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300655230730...ht_1468wt_1270



those are all examples of really good deals. just be smart about it and only get reputable brands, like Meinl, Besson, Yamaha, Miraphone, Boosey and Hawkes, the swiss brands, etc.

also ask lots of questions before you buy, especially about valve compression and age. dont buy any "Boosey and Co." or "Hawkes & Son" for example, since those are around a century old!

EDIT: the above are all over, but this one actually isnt a bad deal, if you intend to keep it. i buy them to sell, so i this one is a tad much for me.



http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-YEP-6...#ht_500wt_1287