School Euphoniums

XtremeEuph · Post by **XtremeEuph** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 6:45 pm

Hey all, I have a band director interested in euphoniums and was looking for suggestions from me. Im pretty sure the program in the small town is beginning (grades 6-8) so I was thinking about the Yamahas the 201 or even the 321...I really dont know her budget. Any other companies she should really give a shot?

Will · Post by **Will** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 10:58 pm

Look seriously at the newer Jupiter line. They are very comparible to the yammies but at a lower price. They also have the removable valve block for easier repairs. I've talked to only one repair guy whose worked with it and he found it very helpful.

XtremeEuph · Post by **XtremeEuph** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 11:37 pm

yeah but i dont trust those Jupiters, ive heard nothing but good from them (but tons from repair men lol)

Will · Post by **Will** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 11:42 pm

The newer ones are much better than the older ones. Most likely not for the pro/semi pro or college student, but an excellent fit for a middle school musician in my opinion.

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iiipopes · Post by **iiipopes** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 1:50 am

I agree that the Jupiters are better than they used to be. The local NCAA Div I university just re-outfitted its marching band with all brand new Jupiter sousaphones.

I also have played an old Yammy 201 with a Schilke 50 mouthpiece and it had just the right resistance and evenness of tone for a middle school player.

My band director recommended the front valve Kings, but this was before King was assimilated by the cyborg. I don't know how they play now.

Ah, for the "good old days," when you couldn't go wrong with a King, Conn, Olds, Reynolds, Holton, or even Blessing, And I probably left out a few, like Martin.

Best to search the archives for other threads for comments.

XtremeEuph · Post by **XtremeEuph** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:56 pm

whats the description of that standard euph?

prototypedenNIS · Post by **prototypedenNIS** » Tue May 23, 2006 4:14 am

Yamaha's too pricey here... we have a new Holton that's worth a try, but it's only a 3 valve. We can get Bach/King/Selmer.

If it comes down to Jupiter or Amati, pick jupiter. Not sure if there is a dealer for them here anymore (Jupes)...

We're also ordering a Diplomat Euph that may be a good value... we've been very impressed by the horns we've gotten from them.

elimia · Post by **elimia** » Tue May 23, 2006 8:57 am

I would recommend you consider how durable the horns are going to be, in order to last a long time. These are 6th graders, so they might not take the best care of the horns. I think Werils are one of the best values for the $ for people who take care of them. They aren't the thickest metal, so younger school students might give them a good bashing and probably wouldn't recommend them in this case.

I would suggest Yamaha 201s or the Kings suggested. I played an upright Conn in school, it was fine.

prototypedenNIS · Post by **prototypedenNIS** » Tue May 23, 2006 6:09 pm

bluemusic1 wrote:You can also never go wrong with the Yamaha 321.

you can if you can get a pro compensating horn for less...
this a bad region for buying Yamaha... monopolized and high prices