Hello all, I'm new here, looking for some purchasing advice. I've been reading and shopping around on/off the last few weeks and finally convinced myself to buy a euphonium or baritone. I played euphonium and tuba in high school and college but haven't played in the 25 years since. A year or two ago I bought a PBone (one of those plastic trombones) on a whim and realized how much I missed playing even though I was never a trombone player so I can't do more than mess around. Which brings me to now, sitting around the house a lot and wanting a nicer horn to entertain myself.
Does it make more sense to purchase a used horn like the King 2280 David linked to today in for sale or a used YEP-321 (which is what I played years ago) vs. new from place like Mack Brass? I'm only familiar with playing a 321. I've seen the Wessex love here and also some, but not as much love for Mack. Wessex doesn't have anything in stock and reading here is where I stumbled onto Mack Brass. I'm not looking for a dirt cheap horn, but I don't want to spend more than $1200-1500 either. My budget can handle a new Wessex or Mack but not a new Yamaha. I've also looked at baritones and marching baritones on eBay, thought the marching style would be nice for pick up and play.
Any casual players here, I don't think I'll ever play with an ensemble, just entertaining myself. Where is the bang for the buck? Used horns from long-time established brands or new from one of the reputable brands tweaking stencil horns? Thanks in advance!
Does it make more sense to purchase a used horn like the King 2280 David linked to today in for sale or a used YEP-321 (which is what I played years ago) vs. new from place like Mack Brass? I'm only familiar with playing a 321. I've seen the Wessex love here and also some, but not as much love for Mack. Wessex doesn't have anything in stock and reading here is where I stumbled onto Mack Brass. I'm not looking for a dirt cheap horn, but I don't want to spend more than $1200-1500 either. My budget can handle a new Wessex or Mack but not a new Yamaha. I've also looked at baritones and marching baritones on eBay, thought the marching style would be nice for pick up and play.
Any casual players here, I don't think I'll ever play with an ensemble, just entertaining myself. Where is the bang for the buck? Used horns from long-time established brands or new from one of the reputable brands tweaking stencil horns? Thanks in advance!
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