Best 4-valve in-line Euph


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Posted by Dave on December 04, 2002 at 01:28:20:

I'm interested in your opinions on the best 4 inline valve euphoniums. I know that Willson makes the 2704 and the Marzan model, but I haven't heard any pros or cons. Who else makes top-quality 4 or 4+1 (wishful thinking) valve euphoniums?

I'm currently playing a Hirsbrunner euph, and while I love the tone and intonation, I
am having a hard time getting used to using two hands for the valves, especially
since the horn is heavy and I need the second hand just to hold the weight. I played
an Alex 4-valve euphonium for 30+ years prior to getting the Hirsbrunner, and while
the Hirsbrunner's intonation is a major improvement, my pinkie finger is well-programmed
to do the fourth valve thing, so after a 2-yr. trial, I'm ready to switch back.



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