Hi all, I'm currently a student in High School and was wondering what some good brands are for a euph if I were to purchase one? Thanks in advance!
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Originally posted by tkernea04 View PostHi all, I'm currently a student in High School and was wondering what some good brands are for a euph if I were to purchase one? Thanks in advance!Dean L. Surkin
Mack Brass MACK-EU1150S, BB1 mouthpiece
Bach 36B trombone; Bach 6.5AL and Faxx 7C mouthpieces (pBone on loan to granddaughter)
Steinway 1902 Model A, restored by AC Pianocraft in 1988; Kawai MP8, Yamaha KX-76
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Originally posted by tkernea04 View PostHi all, I'm currently a student in High School and was wondering what some good brands are for a euph if I were to purchase one? Thanks in advance!
Mike
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Can you tell us...
What is your budget?
Are you going on to music in college?
What are your plans for playing after college?Dave Werden (ASCAP)
Euphonium Soloist, U.S. Coast Guard Band, retired
Adams Artist (Adams E3)
Alliance Mouthpiece DC3, Wick 4AL, Wick 4ABL
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Originally posted by tbonesullivan View PostWhat kind of Euphonium are you currently playing, and what is your level of experience?
For people starting out, can't go wrong with finding a used Yamaha YEP-321.
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The suggestion above for a Yamaha 321 is a good suggestion and generally considered "safe" for anyone who does not want to be a pro player or serious soloist.
Having said that, there are some newer (often original) solos that really benefit from a compensating system. Plus your Besson MAY be compensating. If it is 4-valve and compensating, it will have an extra set of slides coming from the rear of each of valve 1, 2, 3. If you are used to a horn like that, the 321 may feel limiting.
The King 2280 is also a safe choice. It is non-comp, like the 321, but uses a large shank mouthpiece and has a bigger sound. There are well-priced examples of each in our For Sale section right now:
http://www.dwerden.com/forum/forumdi...-Wanted-to-BuyDave Werden (ASCAP)
Euphonium Soloist, U.S. Coast Guard Band, retired
Adams Artist (Adams E3)
Alliance Mouthpiece DC3, Wick 4AL, Wick 4ABL
YouTube: dwerden
Facebook: davewerden
Twitter: davewerden
Instagram: davewerdeneuphonium
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Suggest the John Packer JP274S euphonium. Can be bought new in the $1500 range (such as through DF Music). Some colleges, including Ole Miss, list is as an acceptable low-priced pro-level horn.Arnold (Arnie) Williams
Sterling Virtuoso Euphonium with Gold Brass bell (Capitol Pops Band, Capitol Pops Tuba Euphonium Quartet)
Yamaha YBH-831S Neo Baritone Horn (Joyous Brass, First Baritone)
Yamaha YBH-301M Marching Baritone (Ophir Prison Marching Kazoo Band and Temperance Society LMTD)
Yamaha YEP-830 Xeno Bass Trombone (Sacramento Concert Band)
Euphonium: DW Heritage 4AL (main); K&G 3D (Ophir Prison Band)
Bass Trombone: Ferguson M Series Jeff Reynolds
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Originally posted by davewerden View PostThe suggestion above for a Yamaha 321 is a good suggestion and generally considered "safe" for anyone who does not want to be a pro player or serious soloist.
Having said that, there are some newer (often original) solos that really benefit from a compensating system. Plus your Besson MAY be compensating. If it is 4-valve and compensating, it will have an extra set of slides coming from the rear of each of valve 1, 2, 3. If you are used to a horn like that, the 321 may feel limiting.
The King 2280 is also a safe choice. It is non-comp, like the 321, but uses a large shank mouthpiece and has a bigger sound. There are well-priced examples of each in our For Sale section right now:
http://www.dwerden.com/forum/forumdi...-Wanted-to-Buy
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Originally posted by tkernea04 View PostThe Besson model I play currently is compensating, and I believe it may be an older sovereign model, but i'm unsure on that one.Sterling / Perantucci 1065HGS Euphonium, 1952 B&H Imperial Eb Tuba, and a bunch of trombones.
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Hello BoneSullivan, a reasonably priced alternative to the multi-decade used Besson option may be the upcoming Wessex Sinfonico EP600H. This is a new hand-made eupo designed by Wessex and manufactured by hand in China.
The instrument is discussed at:
http://www.dwerden.com/forum/showthr...o#.XeqHwpDtzed
AEP600 is priced at $2995 for February 2020 deliveries, and you will find its home page at:
https://wessex-tubas.com/collections...nfonico-ep600h
David Werden's early impressions of a Sinfonico prototype are at:
http://www.dwerden.com/forum/entry.p...Made-Euphonium
Regards, G.M5050L - DC2&3, SM2&4U, BT16, Carbonaria Heavy & New
Wessex EP104 Festivo - available
Carolbrass CCR7772 Bb cornet - Available
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I agree with the 2 suggestions above. Either a used compensating instrument or the new Wessex will satisfy you better if you have been playing a Besson (especially a Sovereign).
One of our members has a used York in the For Sale section. The might also suit you, because it was the "next phase" of original Besson production, so to speak.Dave Werden (ASCAP)
Euphonium Soloist, U.S. Coast Guard Band, retired
Adams Artist (Adams E3)
Alliance Mouthpiece DC3, Wick 4AL, Wick 4ABL
YouTube: dwerden
Facebook: davewerden
Twitter: davewerden
Instagram: davewerdeneuphonium
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