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The discussion regarding the JP274 and other similar horns (Dillon's DMB-967, ACB's Doubler, etc) is well documented here. However, it has come to...

i’m looking at buying a euphonium from either mack brass or monzani. my instructor recommended mack brass because that’s what he uses in his school...

Hello everyone, I recently created the following list of Euphonium players and their current equipment which is accurate as of Sunday 19th...

I was chatting with Gail Robertson the other day, and she expressed her dislike of the Willson 2960. (Obviously, she loves the 2950) Then I...

Hi, I am a high school student who plays the euphonium in band and as a hobby. I am looking for an affordable compensating euphonium with good...

I have not had COVID as far as I know, so I have to phrase this poll to ask if you have tested positive.

I'm a high school euphonium player, and my tone isn't terrible per se, but it's definitely your stereotypical airy student tone. I know the basic...

I was having problems with my Yamaha 642's second valve slide. It wasn't tight enough, and was popping out during normal use. I tried many greases,...

I just stumbled on this recording of "Walking With Heroes" by the Black Dyke Band. The tubas are seated in front of the cornets. Interesting setup.

Hello everyone, I recently discovered an innovative new company which is called MyPiece Mouthpieces and I sent a set of scans across of my lips...

Hello! I am a junior in high school whos the lead euphonium and tuba player in my schools band. I march euphonium and in the concert band i switch...

Evening all, I just wanted to share that I have bought a second hand Adams E2 today. It was custom ordered by a user of this forum who has retired...

Is there a consensus, or opinions, on which brand has best intonation on a 3 valve non compensated euphonium ?

I have a Besson New Standard euphonium purchased in 1977 when I was in high school (and made about then based on serial number). I've played it ever...

Hi, I decided to do a post discussing inclusion, especially after some recent and interesting comments I saw on Facebook. Just my thoughts,...

Hello this is my first post. I have this lovely double-bell euphonium that my wife gave me 42 years ago. I play it occasionally and one of those...

...is a question many have asked here and elsewhere over many years. Here is a little fresh insight in pictures. Every day after practice I use...

I live in a remote area of eastern Oregon and wanted to throw this question to a larger community: Did anyone notice recently the used Yamaha...

Hi, I have played my '68 New Standard since 1972 and recently bought a new Denis Wick SM4MX mouthpiece. I was pleasantly surprised with the...

Anyone have experience with these? https://www.vfcerveny.cz/en/products/piston-valve/euphoniums

I have a student who is planning a recital and would like to program some pieces by female composers. Any suggestions from Forum members? Thank you...

I have a few ‘modern’ euphs & a collection of old classic euphs & I like to be on the same sized rim. Therefore I used to use a Wick 4AL for my...

Question. So how does having a sterling silver leadpipe affect the sound of, let's say, an E1, or anything else?

Hello everyone, it's been a while since I posted on here. I am putting up this lovely silverplated Boosey & Hawkes Sovereign euphonium up for...

Hello All, I'm in the market for a Shires Q41S (or an equivalent Custom/Solo version with the 11.5" bell) with a large shank receiver. I know...

This is a new horn coming from Japan (as discussed in a recent thread), and the current asking price is $5080 with FREE shipping. That's a great...

TLDR early advanced player using a good instrument that others can play in tune and play flat in my lower/middle range beyond what is lippable,...

I would like to start learning to transcribe music/tunes that I hear. My main goal is to learn to play melodies that I love so I can have fun...

Hi, I recently acquired an older (1960s) Besson New Standard in Raw Brass, and am looking to get wraps to protect the horn and my skin. Reading...

Recently my instrument had to stay in a cold car. I believed that condens occured. I cleaned my Besson Prestige (2003) the way it has to be cleaned...