Willson Double Bell euphonium ( 2975 )

TonyTuba · Post by **TonyTuba** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 10:27 am

To the best of my knowledge, Ed Mallet has that horn. It was used in his presentation at ITEC '02 in Greensboro.

Chuck(G) · Post by **Chuck(G)** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 12:11 pm

To be perfectly clear, a Willson 2975 is not a double-bell model, but rather a front-action compensating single-bell euphonium.

MartyNeilan · Post by **MartyNeilan** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 12:24 pm

Chuck(G) wrote:To be perfectly clear, a Willson 2975 is not a double-bell model, but rather a front-action compensating single-bell euphonium.

Not this "double raincatcher"...

Chuck(G) · Post by **Chuck(G)** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 3:27 pm

MartyNeilan wrote:
Chuck(G) wrote:To be perfectly clear, a Willson 2975 is not a double-bell model, but rather a front-action compensating single-bell euphonium.
Not this "double raincatcher"...

But that's not anymore a 2975 than the converted "Conn 20J with a few small changes (bell, leadpipe, valves...)" mentioned in an earlier post is a 20J.

It's something, for sure, but don't call it a 2975.

windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 3:49 pm

Certainly, if they wanted a tonal contrast, they might have used a much smaller, and smaller bore trombone bell like they did when they actually made these instruments!

Chuck(G) · Post by **Chuck(G)** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:20 pm

Bob1062 wrote:Would/could Willson make a non-comp, front 5 valve euphonium?

They already have-
-front action body
-4valve non comp block; top action yes but it seems like it could work as a front action block
-bass trombone rotary valves

I suspect if you cross their palm with enough silver, they'd probably build anything for you. But it's always the first part that's the problem...