Yamaha 201 Euphonium looking for a good home!
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 10:21 am
I have a used Yamaha Euphonium model 201 for sale (3 valves, upright bell).
I bought it used last year to try my hand (or chops) at doubling but I've never found the time to practice on it. So, I've decided to find it a good home by offering it for sale on TubeNet before I list it on the auction site.
The horn is in very good physical shape, but I am unsure as to its age. I would estimte it to be at least 10 to 15 years old. Its past ownership is unknown to me as I bought it from a reseller on ebay. the laquer is in great shape. The valves work smoothly and all the slides pull easily. I've cleaned the horn thouroughly and oiled and lubed all the bits and pieces. I even shined it up with Lemon Pledge.
There are no major dents, just a couple of dings on the third slide. It looks like the mouthpiece got loose in the case and was rattling around at some point. The bell in not completely straight as it has a very slight bend in it. But the horn will stand on the bell unaided.
The leadpipe has a smaller receiver, but I'll throw in the original Yamaha mouthpiece, in fair shape, plus a like-new Dennis Wick which is still factory fresh.
The case is in very good condition with the exception of the storage compartments (holes) for the mouthpieces. These holes are a bit worn but will keep the mouthpieces secure once the lid is closed.
Does the horn play? It did not respond well to my initial efforts so I took it to my band rehearsal and asked the lead Euph player to give it a blow. Well, of course he sounded amazing on it and confirmed my suspicion that the horn just need a qualified set of chops to make it sing.
As to price, I would just like to recover my own investment of $550.00 USD for the horn.
I am located in Toronto, Canada so I would need to work out shipping costs with the buyer.
If you think you can provide this little fellow with a good home and caring owner, email me at kbchapin@excite.com for more information and pictures
I bought it used last year to try my hand (or chops) at doubling but I've never found the time to practice on it. So, I've decided to find it a good home by offering it for sale on TubeNet before I list it on the auction site.
The horn is in very good physical shape, but I am unsure as to its age. I would estimte it to be at least 10 to 15 years old. Its past ownership is unknown to me as I bought it from a reseller on ebay. the laquer is in great shape. The valves work smoothly and all the slides pull easily. I've cleaned the horn thouroughly and oiled and lubed all the bits and pieces. I even shined it up with Lemon Pledge.
There are no major dents, just a couple of dings on the third slide. It looks like the mouthpiece got loose in the case and was rattling around at some point. The bell in not completely straight as it has a very slight bend in it. But the horn will stand on the bell unaided.
The leadpipe has a smaller receiver, but I'll throw in the original Yamaha mouthpiece, in fair shape, plus a like-new Dennis Wick which is still factory fresh.
The case is in very good condition with the exception of the storage compartments (holes) for the mouthpieces. These holes are a bit worn but will keep the mouthpieces secure once the lid is closed.
Does the horn play? It did not respond well to my initial efforts so I took it to my band rehearsal and asked the lead Euph player to give it a blow. Well, of course he sounded amazing on it and confirmed my suspicion that the horn just need a qualified set of chops to make it sing.
As to price, I would just like to recover my own investment of $550.00 USD for the horn.
I am located in Toronto, Canada so I would need to work out shipping costs with the buyer.
If you think you can provide this little fellow with a good home and caring owner, email me at kbchapin@excite.com for more information and pictures