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The EP 904 tuning slide lever looks exactly like the one on the JP374. (Could be much like the JP374 sans Sterling-designed leadpipe.) Who knows? ...

Smart Music is now Make Music Cloud and is no longer $40 per year. If I recall correctly, it is now $80 for a hobbyist subscription. It also no...

Well, I was told this less than a year ago. :)

when Packer said that, it may have been true for the time

That's why I chose to use the word "conveniently"! I count myself very lucky that Schmitt Music has really taken on the low brass market with a good...

Probably worth a quick trip to Mariahilfer Strasse. Get in some good holiday concerts as well.

Nothing like the “Sterling” JP horn (JP374) seems to exist under another reseller. (I suspect the same is true with the Rath JP trombones as well. ...

I think your assumptions are correct. In fact, the Chinese (or other) factories would be crazy not to adopt improved designs -- and I'm also pretty...

There is always a bit of mystery in these matters. Take a look at the history of Bach mouthpieces in the last 50 or so years. First, there are many,...

I suppose I could have done what you did, but reversing the main tuning slide leg (under the 4th valve) solved the problem. I do the same sort of...

My Besson prestige also had the same problem when I bought it in 2007. Problem solved by slightly widening a small portion of the end of the slide...

That's funny, although I, too, used to get a little dripping/condensation from my main tuning slide on my Adams E3 before I had one of the slide legs...

Seems to be build in 1997. ...

I think that indicates that you're not using your valves enough.

I moved this discussion to the Euph Brands category. Seems like a better place. I know *I* get confused about Yamaha models in the 642 realm, so...

Yes sir, that is my implication. You might be correct. In fact, after a little research and understanding, you are correct. It is a little confusing...

With my Besson Prestige more water drips out the tuning slide than accumulates in the grime gutter.

You'll have to educate me. It is my understanding that the Neo IS the 642-II. (and "S" simply stands for silver-plate) Are you trying to infer...

You’ve posted a s not a sii. A new Yamaha YEP-642sii Neo goes for $7750, or more than one-third the price I quoted. There doesn’t seem to be many...

Considering you can get a brand new one for right around that price…

It may be a long shot, but I saw you were selling a Mercer and Barker Solo 51 Euro shank. If you still have it, please let me know if it is still...

Thanks! Read the thread. Lot's of great info there.

I made the one for my euphonium from stock PVC plumbing tubing and a couple of plastic end plugs intended as hole plugs for wiring holes in desks. ...