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Thread: Any guesses as to whether this is a baritone oreuphonium?

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    Any guesses as to whether this is a baritone oreuphonium?

    I have an instrument that is labeled as a Conn, Elkhart, Indiana which has a serial number that places its manufacturing date as 1918 or 1919. I have looked at a lot of examples and can't really tell if it is a baritone or euphonium, since Conn seems to have used the terms interchangeably. If anyone can help, I would appreciate it since this is my first euphonium (I play trombone). Thanks.
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  2. That is an American baritone (as opposed to English baritone). It is closer to euphonium in sound but uniquely typical of what was expected in the American wind literature from late 1800's until mid 20th century. In this country it is called a "baritone" and plays the same baritone part that we now perform on euphoniums.
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    Just what I needed to know. Even needing some work, it had a very sweet sound, very much like a euphonium.

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    Thanks, Doug, for a nice, concise answer!

    Timtheob, if you want more background on the confusing naming conventions, this article might help. You'll see a photo of an instrument very close to yours!

    http://www.dwerden.com/eu-articles-bareuph.cfm
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