Hi everyone,
I thought I'd seek some input from what appears to be a very knowledgeable and supportive community here.
Firstly my background. I've been playing brass instruments since I was a child and actually passed up an opportunity to study music (Trombone as my primary instrument) at University when I was 18. I've always played in Brass Bands (mostly on Trombone but did do a stint on Baritone as well) but have ventured to the dark side to play with orchestras and concert bands on occasion when they required help to fill parts for Trombones. Recently I relocated and joined a Brass Band that I played with 4 years ago. When I rocked up to rehearsal they had coverage on Trombone but they were short a Euph player and asked if I'd be happy to fill that spot. I happily said yes as I've always had a soft spot for Euph. As a Euph currently isn't part of my instrument collection they provided me with a mid 80's 966 Sovereign to use. However I'd really like to purchase my own instrument (purely for playing in the brass band) which leads me to my current dilemma to which I'd love to hear some of your thoughts.
I'm in Australia so the ability to try large numbers of different brands and models is made more difficult, compared to the US for example, but I should be able to get my hands on any of the following to try (although maybe not at the same time):
2052 Prestige (AUD$15,599)
967T Sovereign 180th Anniversary (waiting on price but the regular 967T is AUD$14,299)
Shires Q41 (AUD$9,499)
Yamaha 642ST (AUD$10,999)
Yamaha 842ST (AUD$13,499)
Eastman 526S (AUD$5,999)
All of the above prices are retail prices so I expect I would be able to get a discount.
However the one instrument that I am unable to try which I like the look of is the Adams. There is a dealer here in Australia but they don't stock any instruments, it's order only.
If any of you are curious these are the prices I've been quoted on the Adams.
Adams E3 Select (AUD$10,995)
Adams E3 Custom w/SS bell, gold brass body, 0.6, no trigger (AUD$13,795)
So my question is this, would you buy an Adams Euphonium without having put your hands on one and played one?
I thought I'd seek some input from what appears to be a very knowledgeable and supportive community here.
Firstly my background. I've been playing brass instruments since I was a child and actually passed up an opportunity to study music (Trombone as my primary instrument) at University when I was 18. I've always played in Brass Bands (mostly on Trombone but did do a stint on Baritone as well) but have ventured to the dark side to play with orchestras and concert bands on occasion when they required help to fill parts for Trombones. Recently I relocated and joined a Brass Band that I played with 4 years ago. When I rocked up to rehearsal they had coverage on Trombone but they were short a Euph player and asked if I'd be happy to fill that spot. I happily said yes as I've always had a soft spot for Euph. As a Euph currently isn't part of my instrument collection they provided me with a mid 80's 966 Sovereign to use. However I'd really like to purchase my own instrument (purely for playing in the brass band) which leads me to my current dilemma to which I'd love to hear some of your thoughts.
I'm in Australia so the ability to try large numbers of different brands and models is made more difficult, compared to the US for example, but I should be able to get my hands on any of the following to try (although maybe not at the same time):
2052 Prestige (AUD$15,599)
967T Sovereign 180th Anniversary (waiting on price but the regular 967T is AUD$14,299)
Shires Q41 (AUD$9,499)
Yamaha 642ST (AUD$10,999)
Yamaha 842ST (AUD$13,499)
Eastman 526S (AUD$5,999)
All of the above prices are retail prices so I expect I would be able to get a discount.
However the one instrument that I am unable to try which I like the look of is the Adams. There is a dealer here in Australia but they don't stock any instruments, it's order only.
If any of you are curious these are the prices I've been quoted on the Adams.
Adams E3 Select (AUD$10,995)
Adams E3 Custom w/SS bell, gold brass body, 0.6, no trigger (AUD$13,795)
So my question is this, would you buy an Adams Euphonium without having put your hands on one and played one?
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