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    Question English Besson 2051 allegedly owned by Demondrae

    All,

    Here is an e-bay listing for a Besson 2051 not owned by Demondrae Thurman but owned by Patrick Shulz and played in Sotto Voce as confirmed by Professor Thurman.
    Besson 2051 Silver Euphonium- Made in England- mint condition | eBay


    I'm not affiliated with the listing but thought someone should get a shot at it if they were looking for something similar.
    Last edited by JakeGuilbo; 12-02-2021 at 11:19 AM. Reason: Not Demondrae's horn
    Adams E3 0.6 with SS Bell
    K&G 3.5D
    ---------------------------------
    Founder and Solo Euphonium
    San Francisco Brass Band

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    Thanks for posting this one. I "pinned" it so it will stay in the top group because I think it's very interesting!

    I agree the price is high for a 2051, but for ME it IS significant that the horn was hand-picked at the factory by someone who knows their stuff. Bessons from England have been variable, and the best ones were/are excellent horns. The worst ones are worth avoiding. I guess the question for a potential buyer is, "How much is it worth to know you are getting an excellent 2051 vs. taking another horn for a cheaper price that may be less satisfactory?"

    AND there is a make-offer button on this listing, so...
    Dave Werden (ASCAP)
    Euphonium Soloist, U.S. Coast Guard Band, retired
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    Oh my, I shouldn't have seen this!!
    John Morgan
    The U.S. Army Band (Pershing's Own) 1971-1976
    Adams E3 Custom Series Euphonium, 1956 B&H Imperial Euphonium,
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    John, John, John... Good thing there is no reality show called "Euphonium Hoarders"!
    Dave Werden (ASCAP)
    Euphonium Soloist, U.S. Coast Guard Band, retired
    Adams Artist (Adams E3)
    Alliance Mouthpiece (DC3)
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    Do we have any independent verification of this? That's a lot of money for a used horn whose provenance is claimed only by the seller.

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    Update from Professor Thurman:
    "Hi Jacob. I hope all is well. I know this horn well but I didn't play it. It was played by my colleague Patrick Schulz. It's a terrific instrument and would be in great shape."
    Adams E3 0.6 with SS Bell
    K&G 3.5D
    ---------------------------------
    Founder and Solo Euphonium
    San Francisco Brass Band

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    The power of "sleep on it" plus revelations as to its lineage (not that Patrick Schulz is a slouch) have made me come back to my senses (what little I have). But the temptation is there...
    John Morgan
    The U.S. Army Band (Pershing's Own) 1971-1976
    Adams E3 Custom Series Euphonium, 1956 B&H Imperial Euphonium,
    1973 F. E. Olds & Son Studio Model T-31 Baritone
    Adams TB1 Tenor Trombone, Yamaha YBL-822G Bass Trombone
    Year Round Except Summer:
    Kingdom of the Sun (KOS) Concert Band, Ocala, FL (Euphonium)
    KOS Brass Quintet (Trombone, Euphonium)
    Summer Only:
    Rapid City Municipal Band, Rapid City, SD (Euphonium)
    Rapid City New Horizons Band (Euphonium)

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    The person listing the item directly told me it was Demondrae's horn when I made a (fairly low) offer. That was wrong and I've informed him but I don't know if that will cause the price to change.
    Adams E3 0.6 with SS Bell
    K&G 3.5D
    ---------------------------------
    Founder and Solo Euphonium
    San Francisco Brass Band

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    If buying the horn would imbue me with the Professor's talent, I'd be all in. Tragically that's not how it works...
    Sterling Virtuoso Euphonium, Denis Wick 4AL

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    I feel personally attacked by this comment!! LOL

    I resemble this remark…

    Quote Originally Posted by davewerden View Post
    John, John, John... Good thing there is no reality show called "Euphonium Hoarders"!
    Mike Taylor

    Illinois Brass Band
    Fox Valley Brass Band

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