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  1. My new Backup Euphonium

    Ok, I pull back the curtain as it arrived today...

    Now that I have the wonderful/glorious Adams E3 with lots of bells and whistles as my primary (and until today only) euphonium. And also after updating my instrument insurance based on full replacement value (!!!) I decided a "backup" horn is in order. And here it is:

    A very nice 1976 Boosey & Hawkes Imperial that I purchased from John Sefton Powell from North Wales, UK. Being a 1976, this was a large shank horn from day 1. While there are some scratches inside the bell and the valves show some wear, it is a decent player and will be great for my outdoor holiday concerts and playing from the back of flatbed trucks in parades.

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    I will provide more feedback as I get used to the horn. I can say that the DC4 doesn't appear to be the best choice so I will use my 4AL tonite.

    Doug
    Last edited by daruby; 03-16-2023 at 02:50 AM.
    Adams E3 0.60 Sterling bell - Prototype top sprung valves
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    Congrats Doug! Looks a lot newer than ‘76 vintage. I love the frosted finish too.
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    John sure sells a lot of gorgeous horns!

    Looks like you got a good one…
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  4. #4
    That's a fine instrument!
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    That horn looks an awful lot like my own B&H Imperial from the mid 50's. Didn't change too much. Congratulations on a great looking horn!
    John Morgan
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    That is a beauty alright!

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    Absolutely wonderful, Doug!!! Congratulations!
    David Shinn
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  8. #8
    Looks amazing Doug! Well done sir!

  9. #9
    Looks a lot like the matte-finish horn I had in the late 70s, but Doug's looks a ton nicer. Good for you!
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    Doug, again a man after my own heart with that horn.

    After all the years, B&H/Besson euphs are still making great music.

    Satin Silver rules!

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