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Thread: Early Sterling Euphonium for sale (£1,995)

  1. Early Sterling Euphonium for sale (£1,995)

    Hello all,

    I'm not familiar with this model of Sterling. I was browsing and came upon this listing being sold overseas. I wanted to make sure everyone has an opportunity to check this out and decide on this horn for themselves! That seems like a steal!

    https://www.thewindsection.com/produ...g-euphonium-2/

  2. #2
    Not a steal, but a very fair price, I think.
    Dave Werden (ASCAP)
    Euphonium Soloist, U.S. Coast Guard Band, retired
    Adams Artist (Adams E3)
    Alliance Mouthpiece (DC3)
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  3. Oh ok. Mr. Werden could you inform me a bit on this model of Sterling and how it compares to say a Virtuoso?

  4. #4
    According to the builder, there is no hard-line difference between this one (the model 1065) and the Virtuoso. The Virtuoso was branded when they realized that year-to-year improvements have justified a new name, plus they added some trim and a trigger.

    The 1065 has a fine, British sound and intonation that is a little better than the Bessons of the era. Response was slightly better than Besson as well (I switched from a Besson 967 to the 1065 in about 1990). The 1065 has stainless steel pistons. The owner/designer of Sterling had previously been the production manager at Besson, so there are similarities to Besson.
    Dave Werden (ASCAP)
    Euphonium Soloist, U.S. Coast Guard Band, retired
    Adams Artist (Adams E3)
    Alliance Mouthpiece (DC3)
    YouTube: dwerden
    Facebook: davewerden
    Twitter: davewerden
    Instagram: davewerdeneuphonium

  5. Wow, thank you so much for that information!

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