Which brand is best?

[FutureDemon08]

I am shopping around for a new horn, and i was wondering which brand of Euphonium is better than the rest?

[bariphonium]

I just switched from a Yamaha to a Wilson, and I love the bigger size, but I've also heard that King is good. Let me know what you find; I'll be getting a horn for myself soon.

[euro_euph06]

I would go with the Wilson.

[FutureDemon08]

I am going to start playing with a besson

[Dynasty]

I've played on a Willson (Yes, it's spelled with 2 L's) for the last 2 years.

 

It's a beautiful horn. Fantastic tone in all ranges -- low to high. I played on a Yamaha 642 before the Willson, and the Willson uses a lot more air. I guess the horn just has a "warmer" feel to it.

 

Willson puts a lot of care into their horns... even the slides are engraved with the serial number.

 

I would recommend a Willson or Besson... in that order.

 

I wouldn't buy a horn until after the TMEA or TBA conventions. You can go there and try out all the euphoniums you want from all manufacturers until you find what you like best.

[GCS-Euph]

I vote Kanstul and then DEG in the key of G....oh...wait....you were talking about concert instruments. Never mind.

[bariphonium]

I'm looking to play casually after I graduate. Which shops do you guys recommend I go to to purchase a horn? The ones nearby don't carry quality horns, and other than at TMEA, I'm not sure where else to purchase horns.

[jwt3k]

Willsons are great, but cost a TON of money.