Thanks to you all.....bought my horn!

[hokkmike]

Largely based on your advice I purchased a Yamaha YEP 321S 4 valved Euphonium.

Other factors include brand availability vs. price, needs of the group I will play with, and a little good luck.

I learned a lot in a couple of weeks. There is a big difference between playing borrowed or issued instruments over needing enough info to buy your own.

For me, it was a big purchase.

With your kind help I feel like my money was well spent. (now, I just hope I can play the darned thing)

It is about as good a horn as this week-end player could afford.

[tclements]

VERY cool! Best wishes. Now, futz with mouthpieces A BIT. Try the bach 4G (small shank) and the equivilent Yamaha. Many guys (people) get good results with the Wick 4's. HAVE FUN!!!

[bort]

Congratulations! Nothing quite like the feeling of bringing home a new instrument. Hope it brings you many years of happiness!