ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD.
Hi Folks, I was a regular poster on this excellent forum until about ~2010 when I started playing more and more bass trombone. Recently my brass band has drafted me into playing English baritone, and instrument I've tried briefly but never committed to, even though I love it...well I'm going for it now I've played several of the Chinese clones, and the 3 valve compensating Besson, and for me nothing compares to the 4 valve Bessons. As you all know, these are not cheap, so I'm thinning the herd substantially to fund this.
The first thing to go is this Mint Mack Brass compensating euphonium in beautiful silver. You guys know all about this horn....it is Chinese made, but these are all screened by the owner, Tom McGrady, a professional tuba player, before they are sold. I bought this a couple of years ago when I was near his place while visiting a relative. I wasn't planning on buying a euphonium when I went there, but this one played so darn well and the price was right, so I couldn't leave without it. I've played this less than a dozen hours total in that time frame, so this is as new. There is not a dent or ding on this horn. Price is $750 plus shipping.