BESSON 2052 PRESTIGE, SILVER, M.I. UK, Adams E1 sterling silver or Willson 2900 TA?

[simonm29]

the photos of Willson are :

[franz]

The Photos of Adams E1 are Attachment 9924Attachment 9925Attachment 9926Attachment 9927Attachment 9928Attachment 9929

This is a Adams E2, not E1!

[simonm29]

Are you sure? Whats the difference ? Im new in euphonium so i realy dont know
Thx

[UglyGrayDuck]

I'm not sure if Franz can tell you more, but to my eye, the valve block is the heavier E2 style.

[franz]

Are you sure? What's the difference ? Im new in euphonium so i realy dont know
Thx

The difference between the Adams E1 and E2 euphonium models, as far as I know, are essentially the thickness of the slab and the heavier valve caps and buttons on the E2, which makes the instrument heavier and more massive with a darker tone. , while the E3 is essentially a copy of the old Hirsbrunners (Peter Hirsbrunner went out of business and gave his euphone-making equipment to Adams) with a few tweaks and improvements. The cool thing about Adams that I like is the fact that they can be customized in an almost infinite variety of variations, finishes, thicknesses, or whatever feasible one desires, from engravings to prototypes.

In the photo the options and prices (referring to 2018)

[simonm29]

Stucked between Adams and this Willson, im just looking for something that will serve me till i can play. Something good and quality made, enduranced euphonium, that i will not switch .... needed for brass band.
So now is the question , those adams e1/ e2- i dont know which is, or that Willson 2900 TA.
Thx all

[franz]

Stucked between Adams and this Willson, im just looking for something that will serve me till i can play. Something good and quality made, enduranced euphonium, that i will not switch .... needed for brass band.
So now is the question , those adams e1/ e2- i dont know which is, or that Willson 2900 TA.
Thx all

I haven't tried either one, but if I had to choose, I'd go for the Adams. The sound of the Willson is not what I want from a euphonium, while the Adams E2 is one of my favorites alongside the Prestige 2052 and Miraphone 5050.

Here is a video of Algirdas Matonis trying on the Adams.
https://youtu.be/bgIbkQKXtck

[guidocorona]

Mauro Martins has some excellent demos of all Adams euphos... They really showcase their individual tonal character.

Here is the E2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7t07Sd7tbk

Here is the E1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIGs6SM0z-4

I am with Franz about favorite euphoniums... Adams E2, Miraphone M5050, and Besson Prestige 2052.... May be a Varese/Guanzate thing?!

Saluti, Guido

[franz]

I am with Franz about favorite euphoniums... Adams E2, Miraphone M5050, and Besson Prestige 2052.... May be a Varese/Guanzate thing?! :

Is Guanzate your origin country? It is less than 30 km from my home. If you happen to come back here we can meet.

[simonm29]

The Photos of Adams E1 are Attachment 9924Attachment 9925Attachment 9926Attachment 9927Attachment 9928Attachment 9929

Is is really E2 or E1?
Please
Ty