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    Hello,

    first I'd like to say "thank you" for all the precious information here. I've read through a lot and it's really a treasure!
    Still there's something I'd like to ask.

    I'm about to buy a new, fully compensated euphonium - my first. After a lot of reading it seems that a Wessex is the way to go for my budget and wishes. Still I'm struggling a bit between the Dolce and the Festivo. Front or top action is not important, just sound and responsitivity, especially in the medium to lower register.

    intended use:
    - small brass band: 3-4 trumpets, 1 trombone playing baritone, 1 bass (me) sometimes doubling with 1 tuba - occasionally plus 1 trombone for bass, then I'm switching to doubling with the baritone
    - when performing we stand in a half circle, me at the right end: Dolce would point to the audience, Festivo away from the audience (sound usually reflected by apse or wall)
    - I'm looking for a good, round bass foundation if the tuba is not present, but also not too "thick" if the tuba is present (does the different bell size really matter that much?); so: maybe a more open, clearer sound
    - preferrably lacquered version over silver
    - I'm going to buy an extra mouthpiece anyway
    - my experience: amateur, about 20 years trumpet, last 8 years German Tenor Horn playing baritone/tenor now switching to bass mostly

    After reading a lot of internet resources (but not having heard both side by side) I'm tending towards the Festivo. Today... Yesterday it was Dolce...

    So:
    - do you think there's any difference for me with Festivo vs Dolce?
    - which one would be better suited?
    - any other helpful advice is very much appreciated.

    Thank you so very much in advance,
    greetings from Germany,
    Michael
    Last edited by inge058; 11-07-2019 at 08:33 AM.

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