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Review of Amati Kraslice EP-334 Euphonium

Do not see very many comments on Amati horns.

I have had the Amati EP-334 Euphonium at my worksite house for a couple of years now. To my ear it sounds as good as any non-compensator.
Bad news is my ear is not that good. Good news is my parents were pros / semi-pros and I figured that out about my ear at age 16 / 17.

The EP334 I have has the following specs:
a. Lacquer finish upright horn with three upright / top action valves
b. 11 inch bell
c. Large shank mouthpiece receiver. It came with a 6 1/2 AL large shank mouthpiece. (I still use my Bach.)
d. Red brass lead pipe
e. Spread between the valve stems is about 1 1/4 in. I think that is a bit wider than many horns. (Person with small hands could find it uncomfortable.)
f. One waterkey
g. Came with a plastic / fiberglass hard case.
h. Build quality of horn and case seems reasonable.
i. Peculiarity: Valve caps screw in to the valve case. (My other horn valve caps screw on to the valve cases.)

Comments:
a. It is not going to replace a compensating Besson, Adams or the like.
b. Good starter horn if the hands are not too small.
c. I would take it to any parade / gig I did not want to take a fancier (more expensive) horn.

Jim


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