2024-03-31 11:15
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Purchased a 981 Eb Bass in February and I’ve always wanted to do something to personalize one of my horns.
Found Mr. Martin Wilk online and reached out to… Read More
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2024-03-30 22:00
Mack Brass gets good reviews, and they offer a bit of service vs. just buying a Jin Bao "off the rack." This one is in very nice condition, includes the original case, and is priced at about… Read More
2024-03-30 21:25
I'm looking to get a new mouthpiece to help my tone while still keeping my high register clean. Would you recommend a steven mead sm4 or a sm3u I've linked both belowhttps://www.sweetwater.c… Read More
2024-03-30 17:58
Happy Easter Weekend! Here's a blast from the past (1995), "Jesus Christ Is Risen Today", THREE different euphonium descants! That was a lot of fun to play!! This is from my days in CT.https… Read More
2024-03-30 17:58
Hello,
I noticed the top caps on my valves have accumulated dirt in the grooves (that you grip to unscrew to pull the piston out). Any suggestions to clean these grooves? I know an old toot… Read More
2024-03-29 18:18
I just got a 3+1 euphonium, and it works great but the valve cover for the fourth valve keeps falling down and hitting the fourth valve in the stem which doesn't let use it. I have tried tig… Read More
2024-03-29 00:16
I don't see much about the actual manner in which we use our fingers on the valves of our horns. And what is interesting to me are two different methods. I am only talking here about the t… Read More
2024-03-28 19:27
There's a long sordid story behind this question, but I won't inflict it on you if you don't ask. Short version is that I want to play low notes on the euph. Sold my tuba, trying to avoid ba… Read More
2024-03-26 19:31
For sale:
1. Denis Wick Heritage 3SL - 100.00
2. Laskey 32H - EU. it will come in a 28K case. I actually owned a 28K but when I attempted to sell it to someone from Texas they switch… Read More
2024-03-22 12:48
Hi All,
I recently posted a new recording of the first movement from the Concerto for Euphonium by the late great Belgian Composer François Glorieux on my Youtube channel.
Fran&ccedi&hell…Read More
2024-03-21 19:21
I'm combining two of the posts by senior member highpitch, with details of the custom trigger on his Besson New Standard.
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You… Read More
2024-03-21 19:18
Hello!
I am interested in purchasing a PT Howley MH-7C. Can't seem to find much info about this specific model online besides one post about it from 2012 and am not even too sure how it com… Read More
2024-03-21 13:25
I'm trying to find the way to buy a Mack Brass TU421S 3/4 CC Tuba and bring it to Spain. The thing is I don't find any way to contact Mack Brass people neither find any european retailer. An… Read More
2024-03-20 21:39
This is a popular stand for euphonium and AFAIK is adjustable to fit almost brand/model. The eBay seller's price is lower than Amazon by a bit and the seller offers free shipping. Price is $… Read More
2024-03-20 20:47
This is a brand new John Packer JP852 Pro Euphonium Case. Came with my euphonium I got last week. Case is brand new and hasn’t even had the back pack straps installed yet.
Experience… Read More
2024-03-19 21:47
Today 3/19 is the first day of SPRING this year. Celebrate by treating yourself to the valve springs I use, the Mead Springs. Lower bounce and a nice coating to keep things quiet! You can ge… Read More
2024-03-19 21:04
Does anyone have a list of besson serial numbers from more recent years, all of the lists I have found only go to some time in the 80s or 90s Read More
2024-03-19 18:21
Survey: have you made any changes to your instruments compared to the original state?
I'm curious to know how many of you have made changes once you purchased your instrument, both aestheti… Read More
2024-03-19 10:56
I have asked in the past how to play my Besson Prestige 2052 in tune for high notes. I am extremely sharp. I then purchased and Adam E3 and I am pretty much in tune. What I do not underst… Read More
2024-03-19 01:08
2007 Besson Sovereign BE968-2 euphonium for request for value/appraisal, in preparation for sale. Reasonable offers will be considered, to be shipped from 76554 in central Texas. Payment s… Read More
2024-03-18 21:16
I just stumbled on this video from 50 yrs ago of Henry Mancini conducting his orchestra playing 3 of his best known hits... "Pink Panther", "Baby Elephant Walk" and "Peter Gunn Theme". Som… Read More
2024-03-18 19:46
Hello everyone,
Below are some specs and photos of my John packer horn. The gold plating turned out great I think. Although one bottom cap got damaged so that is being fixed. Let me know wh… Read More
2024-03-18 19:42
I was wondering which horn would be of a higher quality a Besson 165 or Besson 1065. I am looking to go into all state and some youth ensemble's. With the horns I am looking at they would bo… Read More
2024-03-18 11:49
I’d be playing my Conn Connstellation euphonium more if I didn’t have to lug the old fashioned customized wood case, which I think weighs more than the horn.
Any recommendation… Read More
2024-03-17 20:13
A good, rare Connstellation, which was the top of the heap of American euphoniums in the 20th century. A very fine instrument if you want the American style horn with 4 front valves AND a ma… Read More
2024-03-17 17:13
These are worth a look. He's just put them on Ebay, but you might contact him directly if interested.https://www.trombonechat.com/viewtopic.php?t=34763
I would probably buy the tuba if I di… Read More
2024-03-16 17:03
I was wondering if it is a good idea to buy an old beat up horn, I believe its a Besson sovereign, buy it for around 1k and then repair it completely, would it be better to just buy a new ho… Read More
2024-03-14 19:27
Hello everyone,
I have recently seen a rise in popularity of mobile phone apps which allow the user to track their health, fitness and even track their progression learning a new language… Read More
2024-03-13 16:30
So at about age 52 or so I started having trouble with my lip that just destroyed my tone. Basically, my lip stopped buzzing correctly, and picked up what sounded like a rattle, but was rea… Read More
2024-03-13 02:13
I just saw an advertisement for euphonium auditions coming up in June for "The President's Own". Get out you best mouthpiece and polish up your horns. This is a "biggie"!
Doug Read More
2024-03-12 17:13
Well, I am getting better at glisses. They are pretty smooth now, but I still want to get more tone during the smear. In any case, I used them a few times in this video, where Sara Brunk and… Read More
2024-03-11 18:44
This is a one-owner horn that looks really good. There a pretty good dent in one place on the bottom bow (shown below), but otherwise it's in very nice shape. More photos in the listing. The… Read More
2024-03-11 05:04
So in this thread, I'm going to demonstrate the most sacrilegious method of converting your removable bell Besson Euphonium or (spoilers) Conn Euphonium, to an upright bell with the minimum… Read More
2024-03-10 19:52
Hello! It's been a while since I posted any of our performances here. Here are a couple I just finished editing.
St James Infirmary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTcZ638wNhc
Originally… Read More
2024-03-10 17:47
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good practice mute? I'm looking for something that won't disturb others Read More
2024-03-10 05:10
Too funny...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39aAnsEbxtM Read More
2024-03-08 23:55
Most modern euphoniums have a reduced reach around the 3rd valve slides to help with comfort, especially for small hands. Here are the figures I could gather for all the horns displayed at S… Read More
2024-03-07 13:17
Not at all sure this is where this post belongs. Please advise if it need to be elsewhere.
I do a solo Euphonium gig at a Stroke Rehab facility.
Bit surprised that they liked the songs an… Read More
2024-03-07 01:57
A little while ago I did an arrangement of Mozart's Rondo Alla Turka for concert band. It was performed by the Lehman College and Community Band to a warm reception. I would like to make th… Read More
2024-03-06 04:51
Ok. This is just for fun . . . If money was no object, and you could only own one euphonium, which would it be? Read More
2024-03-06 01:45
These are somewhat rare, but could serve some players very well. They are fully Besson with top valves, but the bell section is adjustable (like the old American bari-euphs). The bell could… Read More
2024-03-06 01:37
This is the same stand I use every day. The things are built like a tank with an all metal superstructure. It adjusts in various ways to fit horns of different sizes, and there are at least… Read More
2024-03-04 22:21
I'm playing a later 1960's Conn 14i with Conn's "anti-bounce" full size valves and I noticed the rubber at the top of the valves is starting to break apart in bits.
Does anyone have a simila… Read More
2024-03-04 22:00
Hello all!
After taking a while away from playing after taking it quite serious back in high school/college I recently picked up a new horn. I know the John packer horns on here are either… Read More
2024-03-04 17:30
Hi there Mr. Snorlax.
You sent me a PM and I am unable to reply.
Your box is full.
That's what she said Read More
2024-03-03 22:30
Hi all,
i have come across the beautiful solo on youtube of i need to be in love by syotaro miyamoto and want to know where to buy it. I have come across his website, but i can't read the J… Read More
2024-03-03 21:50
I've recently created a "Charanga" (like a marching brass band) in my town with some friends, and we're looking for a new good price-quality tuba, and I've found the following models on the… Read More
2024-03-03 19:33
Has anyone tried out the new Giddings Hiram Diaz Signature piece recently posted to the Giddings site?
Even deeper than Carbonaria, according to its home page below, it has never the less b… Read More
2024-03-02 02:04
50 Year old F.E. Olds Studio model Euphonium in pristine condition.
***** Accepting offers *****
Video demohttps://youtu.be/hLJBsLsjWj4
Image linkhttps://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-JBNxdK… Read More
2024-02-29 17:38
Hey all, I’m looking to trade one or multiple of my mouthpieces (listed below) for a GB or Warburton 5G or 4.5G.
Denis Wick 4AL
Conn CL4
Denis Wick SM4U, gold
Griego 5M NY
Warbur… Read More
2024-02-29 14:43
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43qGbnHuwuw
DG Read More
2024-02-29 12:37
Got this Holton euphonium for a very good price. It's tiny for a euph, but it still sounds like a euph rather than a baritone, so I'm pretty sure that's what it is.
Thought this horn would… Read More
2024-02-28 23:01
I had a chance at Schmitt Music today to run an intonation test on the Besson Sovereign 968T. It is a triggered model, but of course I did not use the trigger for the test (even though Steve… Read More
2024-02-28 03:02
Does anyone know of a place that rents out Besson instruments? I'm specifically looking for a Besson Prodige 165 Euphonium
Thank you Read More
2024-02-27 15:52
I'm looking for a set of finger buttons which work on my Besson/B&H 967. It's UK made (1988). I know these are/were interchangeable with the 981 Eb Basses.
Need a set of 4. My plan… Read More
2024-02-27 13:50
Hi all,
As I’m graduating this year and I won’t have a school horn anymore I’m looking to finally bite the bullet and buy my own horn! I’ve been talking to my band… Read More
2024-02-26 02:31
I have a Marcus Bonna euphonium case. One of the handle straps at the top of the case, the stitching came loose so that handle falls to the side of the case. Any suggestions on a repair plac… Read More
2024-02-26 00:34
This lacquered Besson looks really nice! It should be a medium shank horn based on the serial number. The seller has a 100% positive rating and good reviews. A hard case is shown and looks t… Read More
2024-02-26 00:05
I've never tried one of these, but I've heard several people say they really like them for practice when one does not want to disturb others. This includes a travel bag. An advantage of the… Read More
2024-02-25 23:55
If the leather Cronkhite bag is the King of Gig Bags, then this would be the Prince. It appears that it is in fine condition for protecting your horn. The seller says:
Quote:… Read More
2024-02-25 01:32
I've tried it. I like it. I'll be using this going forward (both the valve oil and the slide grease). Here is my review:https://www.dwerden.com/forum/entry....table-ProductsMonster Oil and G… Read More
2024-02-25 00:39
Do NOT wait if you could use a lightweight American-style euphonium with nice sound and decent intonation. The price is a very low $199.99! Seller has a lot of ratings and is at 100% positiv… Read More
2024-02-24 16:12
I am looking for a Wick SM2U large shank in good condition. I pay via PayPal F&F.
Send me a PM if you have one available.
Best regards, Guido Read More
2024-02-23 17:02
Has anyone replaced the Finger Buttons (MOP Inlays) on their British Made B&H/Besson Sovereign 967? I'm looking to branch out into some color.
I've just purchased a Dillion 981S (It's… Read More
2024-02-22 23:40
Extremely nice, gently used euphonium case. Great price and no waiting weeks to get one from Cronkhite.
$325
Shipping at Buyer’s cost
Excerpt from Cronkhite’s web site:
“T… Read More
2024-02-22 23:32
Selling some tuba, euphonium, and baritone mouthpieces I'm not using. Help a recovering mouthpiece addict get back on his feet :)
Tuba:
RT-88: $70
Dillon M1CB: $110
Large Shank Euphonium… Read More
2024-02-22 08:18
Hello. I have an 1883? Boosey & Co Eb that needs replating. Can anyone recommend a service that will do the prep and plating? The instrument is in excellent playing condition. It was com… Read More
2024-02-21 01:54
A well-accepted mute, which is light and easy to use (I like the leather pull strap on the end). They don't affect intonation too badly and playability is good in the normal range. Price is… Read More
2024-02-20 23:46
A nice-looking 3+1 instrument for $1,499. Seller's description:
Quote:
Beautiful Conn double bell euphonium, it plays and feels good, everything works properly and is in a… Read More
2024-02-20 20:44
I acquired an early 1970s B&H Imperial last summer. It has water keys on the tuning and first valve slides and a pull ring on the second valve slide, as was customary for this euphonium… Read More
2024-02-19 13:48
Hey all,
Saw this on the Austin Custom Brass Facebook page yesterday, thought I’d share here.
“Exciting news! Austin Custom Brass now offers AR Resonance Mouthpieces (tops and… Read More
2024-02-16 02:05
I tried to cover the topic thoroughly (within reason), borrowing from a masters degree term paper I did in 1993 and adding a bunch more. There are some nice photos and links to a video colle… Read More
2024-02-13 12:13
just bought a besson imperial euphonium 1980 serial number 653490 about 4 months ago and i just got it back from it's first maintenance job since i got it.
i got it back and they said it ha… Read More
2024-02-13 09:05
Hi all,
i was wondering if anyone would happen to know who the soloist is on this recording this person sounds like a euphonium or baritone in this recording and i just love their vibrato a… Read More
2024-02-12 04:06
Is there any significant difference between the Thomann 906 and 904? And how does it compare to something like JP274/374 and the Wessex Sinfonico? Read More
2024-02-12 01:27
First. I’m looking for a euphonium/french horn duet suitable to play for an offertory.
Second. Anyone know if arrangements of the songs on Dr. Bowman’s “Sacred Euphonium… Read More
2024-02-11 09:50
Hi everyone. Last week I did a thorough cleaning of my 2007 Besson Prestige 2052 (a lot of green crap came out, I need to do this more often) and I took the opportunity to freshen up the gol… Read More
2024-02-10 10:47
Has anyone heard or tried Chinese euphoniums of this brand? Yesterday I had the opportunity to try this professional euphonium made in China which seemed interesting. This Chinese factory of… Read More
2024-02-10 05:00
I am a 70 yr old guy that gets to march with my alumni band once a year. My euphonium is too heavy. I'm looking for a light weight baritone that doesn't cost too much ($600)?. Any advice on… Read More
2024-02-09 23:20
Hi everyone, sorry if this is a bit of a rehash of existing threads. I would love to start making more use of recording my practice sessions. I have no intentions any time soon of doing anyt… Read More
2024-02-09 14:32
A chance to hear the Band's newest euphoniumist playing Carnival of Venice, and listen to a pre-concert interview. Details are below and also on the calendar for Feb. 18 2024.Patrick.jpgWe l… Read More
2024-02-09 11:33
After playing euphonium in our local community band for a couple of decades, I started doubling euphonium/tuba to fill a need in the band. I bought a Mack Brass TU210 rotary valve 4/4 tuba (… Read More
2024-02-08 23:14
I wanted to start a thread discussing the Q-series horns in general. (and maybe a few other Eastman products)
I have been intrigued by Eastman's Q-series for a while now. The Q40 and Q41 S… Read More
2024-02-07 19:58
This is a Pre-WWI H. N. White "King" Euphonium. 3 valve , All Valves and slide move freely. Takes a small shank mouthpiece. Comes with a 1985 Vintage Reunion Blues codura gig bag. (Bag has o… Read More
2024-02-07 00:54
…any notable music stores around worth popping in for a visit? Read More
2024-02-05 22:24
Some YouTube videos are being made available from this past weekend's U.S. Army Tuba-Euphonium workshop (formerly TUSABTEC). See link below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwR5..._kCyln&&hell…Read More
2024-02-05 17:23
Seriously???
So I'm looking at a big band piece ("A Tribute to Judy Garland") where the euph part has three glisses (or glissandi, if you will) in it:(Bass clef)Eb in the staff to the octave… Read More
2024-02-04 01:04
Hey! Has anybody tried out the new Greg Black euph pieces? https://gregblackmouthpieces.com/col...um-mouthpieces
I’d love to hear some feedback if so! Read More
2024-02-03 23:55
This well-loved model on the forum is in very good shape based on photos. The hard case included is very nice as well. Free Shipping helps make it a nice bargain. Price is $1,649. DON'T WAIT… Read More
2024-02-03 22:52
Relisting as I sold the other mouthpieces in the post this was originally included in.Price includes CONUS shipping, Happy to provide additional photos on request! Local pickup available in… Read More
2024-02-01 20:30
Just for fun, here is Valerie's latest post. The text may be hard to read, so I will replicate it here:
Quote:
Ive been really, REALKY busy the last few weeks.. I just shipp… Read More
2024-02-01 10:59
I've been looking for a good book to improve my technique when playing (mostly fast fingering, air supply and breathing, and tongue). Up until now I've been using some books such as Arban's… Read More
2024-02-01 03:31
I saw someone selling this on the local market. I can't find anyone actively selling full size Zo tubas now and don't really know the history of the brand. What's a reasonable range for this… Read More
2024-02-01 02:09
Does anyone have experience with the 767? Currently, Thomann sells it for just under 4,000 USD. I'm wondering how it compares to other euphoniums around that price like the Wessex Sinfinico… Read More
2024-01-31 08:36
I'm interested in modifying my new Yamaha 642S NEO, but I cannot find any good price-quality products such as valve caps or custom finger buttons.
I'd like to golden-plate tunning slides to… Read More
2024-01-31 08:18
Yesterday I was navegationg on the internet and I found the Coppergate Professional Euphonium by Gear4music
Do you know anything about it? Is this a trustworthy shop?https://www.gear4music… Read More
2024-01-30 20:47
I'm a young euphonium student and player from Amposta, Spain. I'm writing to you because I've recently acquired a brand-new Yamaha NEO euphonium, but I'd like to make it more mine and custo… Read More
2024-01-30 13:14
Hello!
I am currently looking for a double bell euphonium, as my previous (and current) euphonium is serving me less and less well with every passing day. If you know where I can get one fo… Read More
2024-01-29 08:09
https://johnpacker.co.uk/blogs/news/john-packer-musical-instruments-acquires-michael-rath-trombones-as-uk-based-business-continues-to-expand
Thoughts? (I could definitely see JP acquiring… Read More
2024-01-27 14:35
A really good price to get into the double-bell world! The King is probably a little prettier than the photo reveals, but it has certainly seen some use. It has the standard late-curve King… Read More
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