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Last update: July 7, 2008
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Brand
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Model
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Notes
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Condition
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Price
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COMING SOON Miraphone
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M5050 Ambassador |
This new piston euphonium from Miraphone is one of the hot ones to try.
We have two on order in silver plate with gold trim. One will
have a tuning trigger, one is without. The pitch is stellar
enough on this horn that we think most players won't need the
trigger. This instrument is endorsed by Demondrea Thurman, the
fabulous euphonium player of Sotta Voce, and brass professor at
Uinversity of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. /610-.638" bore, 12.2"
bell, compensating system, ergonomic grip, easy reach to the fourth
valve. Includes Miraphone gig bag. Due late Spring 2008. |
New |
TBA |
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Yamaha
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YEP-842S |
Top professional euphonium from Yamaha, made in Japan. 3+1
compensating system, all brass in silver plate with gold plated trim
and gold plated spit catcher. With hard case, has beautiful
tone and excellent pitch. Hand hammered brass bell, Monel
pistons, open leadpipe desig, improved bracing and holding tube,
.559"-.661" bore, 11.8" bell. |
New |
$5699 |
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York
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3067 |
This new professional euphonium is made in Germany at Schreiber, who
used to make all the parts for the Besson euphoniums, which were
shipped to the UK for assembly. With Besson's bankruptcy, Schreiber
decided to update the tooling and make a superior euphonium by
themselves. Yes, the name comes from the old grand Rapids,
Michigan company JW York, which split off from Buffet. This
Schreiber line of instrument is also a split off from Buffet, and
Yorkshire is the center of Brass band activity, so it seemed
fitting. 3+1 compensating, all silver plate, with hard case.
This is one of the hot euphoniums out now, and is considered one of
the best. This is the band model. Also available is a
solo model, which has a main slide trigger and larger bell.
For most players, this is the favorite. The part number 67
comes from the fact that the Besson Sovereign 967 euphonium was also
made with this tooling until recently. Beautiful sound, great
pitch, flawless workmanship, we recommend. Fits large shank
receiver. |
New |
$5067 |
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NEW Walter Nirschl
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700S |
Herr Nirschl is known for building outstanding custom tubas in his
German shop. Now he's licensed some of his designs to a
manufacturer in India, formerly the maker of the Besson student
line, including this new 3+1 non-compensating
euphonium. I tested a sample here at the shop a while ago and
was hooked.
This instrument has flawless design and workmanship, and the ease of
playing as well as pitch is excellent. In silver plate, with
large shank receiver, includes MTS hard case. This 3+1 style
may be the ticket for players who learned on a 3 valve instrument,
and have better coordination to activate the 4th valve with the left
hand as this horn does. If you like a 3+1 instrument, I think
this horn is nicer than the Weril H980S for the price, and gives the
Yamaha 321 a run for its money. At this price, it doesn't
quite have the trim and attention to detail as the German instruments
do, but it's very well done. And for most players, the advantage
of the compensating valve system is little if anything. Non-comp
will get you a lighter horn for less money with few drawbacks.
Dyed in the wool euph soloists will prefer a more boutique horn than
this, but band players, doublers, and students should find this to be
an excellent instrument that won't break the bank. One left. |
New |
$1600 |
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BUILT TO ORDER Kanstul
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975 |
New Kanstul euphonium is based on the classic Besson design, but
fortunately, plays better in tune. This version is an all
brass body that's silver plated, plus a lacquered copper removable
bell. It's sweet. 3+1 compensating system, with hard
case, large shank receiver. Played by Loren Marsteller and now
many military bands too. These are available in enough
configurations now that they all may have to be specially built.
Put down a small deposit and you'll have a custom euphonium in 4-6
weeks. Special model made with a smaller bell flare made out of
copper, similar to a British brass band style bell taper.
Here are some pics of the two-tone silver/copper version with
larger bell flare, which
are built to order:
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NEW |
List $7300$5110 |
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COMING AUGUST 2008 Miraphone
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56A |
Here is a neat instrument from the folks at Miraphone. The model 56A
features an upright bell, 5 rotary valves, and a 12.2" bell flare.
The bore of the valve tubing is .579"/.638". It is stock in yellow
brass. This is a non compensating model. It has a great sound and is
a lot of fun to play. This model works well for tuba players as the
ergonomic layout of the instrument is similar to a tuba. The 56A
takes a small shank trombone mouthpiece. As shown below, we ordered
this one special for a local client. It has a 5th valve and is in
gold brass with a bell garland. It is available with a large shank
bass trombone mouthpiece receiver. We have one in gold
brass with 5 valves. Fifth valve is flat whole step. Hard case, optional, is $300.
It's hard to see in the pics, but the valve arrangement is very
interesting on this horn. The fifth valve is down below the
others, next to the tuning slide, and has a long linkage to
connector the thumb paddle to the valve. It's very unusual.
Sold to Bill Roper! |
New |
$5000 |
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CLOSEOUT Weril
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980S |
Beautiful Brazilian-made, silver plated, 4 top pistons,
non-compensating. Comes with hard case. This euphonium has a large
shank mouthpiece receiver. Plays great, don't let the price fool
you, this is a great deal for a great horn, we wouldn't stock it
otherwise. Shown below in lacquer. We think the silver
plate is a better done finish. |
New |
$1500 |
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