Posted by Chuck(G) on November 21, 2001 at 02:15:25:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Marzan/Willson euphonium posted by oh on November 20, 2001 at 23:36:48:
Nope, this is a factory-original big B&M Marzan from 1974 5p+1r, in beautiful condition, valves are tight. No leaks, no dents. A slide-puller's dream. The previous owner agrees with my assessment, BTW.
Oddly, extending the tuning slide to bring the pitch of the instrument down to BBb greatly improves the intonation.
Best that I can figure is that Fred had a bad day when this one was built. Too bad; it's a pretty horn.