Hello everyone!
I am a student euphonium player transitioning from high school to college to major in Music Education, and I am looking to buy a new horn. I cannot afford a brand-new horn, so I am in search for a used euphonium that can last me throughout college (and maybe even past that). Currently, I play on a Mack Brass horn (and have for several years), and it is reaching the end of its lifetime.
Like most individuals looking to make such a large investment, I am trying to find the best brand and model. I do not have access to opinions on many specific models that fit my price range. I can only find reviews on the more top-of-the-line and expensive horns. In my search, I have found many listings for Boosey and Hawkes Imperial horns, but nothing about how they play and stand the test of time. All of these listings fit my budget very well, but they seem too good to be truely worth the lower price tag.
Does anyone have any advice for me on specific horns to look into? Any resources I can use to find used horn listings (I already am looking on Ebay and the Tuba/Euph Marketplace Facebook group)? And lastly, does anyone have an opinion on these Boosey and Hawkes Imperial model horns? If so, I think I may have found the perfect candidate.