Hi Everyone! Sorry if my original post was confusing!
I ordered the antique-finished E2 last summer through Horn Guys. I was working with Steve (who is Horn Guys) and he gave me a list of Euphs they had sitting at the factory ready to go. I wanted an E2 that was engraved and so I purchased the one that is now listed as a discount. When I received the horn I had it checked out because of the bent lead pipe and I had also noticed some moisture bubbles at a ferrule while I was playing. I had the horn checked for leaks and the ferrule was indeed leaking. Adams felt they would rather build me a new horn than give me a discount on that horn (which I kind of thought was odd considering that's exactly what it is happening now). They let me keep that horn and play it until they were able to build me another euphonium (the one you see pictured). The only thing I changed was the changing the antique to a brushed gold lacquer.
In the end, I'm very happy with how it was all handled because I prefer the look of my new horn to the antique (even though both were stunning). Both horns played exceptionally in tune and have such a beautiful sound. I'm especially impressed now that I'm using Demondrae's mouthpiece on it.