prestige euphonium

4AEuphplayer · Post by **4AEuphplayer** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 8:49 pm

im not sure if this is the corect place to post this. but what are peoples experiences with the prestige euphonium. pros? cons? thoughts? i have played two for about an hour or so and loved them, well one at a time. but i wondered about others feelings on this. i was not a fan of the steven mead mouthpiece

Highams · Post by **Highams** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 12:09 pm

I have not tried the Prestige but the last of the Sovereigns were pretty dreadful.
I had one of the earliest Sovs built when they first came out and it was a dream to play.
I tried a Yamaha 642 which I thought was very bland and have now been a Willson fan for about 10 years, it all depends on what you like yorself.

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4AEuphplayer · Post by **4AEuphplayer** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 11:59 pm

i have never heard of wilson. are they available in the uk? who sells them? any information would be great.

Highams · Post by **Highams** » Sat Dec 13, 2003 6:45 pm

Here's the Willson link;

http://www.swissprofi.ch/willson/repres.html

Made in Switzerland, stockists are Rosehill Instruments in Beaconsfield.

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4AEuphplayer · Post by **4AEuphplayer** » Sat Dec 13, 2003 7:52 pm

as far as i can see there are no prices? how much does one run to? are rosehill the only places i would be able to try one? thankyou for your help.

Highams · Post by **Highams** » Sun Dec 14, 2003 12:16 pm

Hi,
Prices are around the usual, £3250 I think for the 2900 & 2950 models, the 2900 is by far the most popular model and one I have had for some 12 years now.
A friend of mine in Surrey is selling a brand new (6 week old) 2950 due to the tax man for around £3000.
Cheers,
CB

4AEuphplayer · Post by **4AEuphplayer** » Sun Dec 14, 2003 2:07 pm

thanx alot, youve been a great help

Highams · Post by **Highams** » Sun Dec 14, 2003 6:00 pm

If you let me have your landmail address I can send a full colour catalogue with compliments.
CB

4AEuphplayer · Post by **4AEuphplayer** » Sun Dec 14, 2003 10:09 pm

would it be possible to email you my address as i would rather not post it here. also what is the difference between the 2900 and the 2950? again many thanx

Highams · Post by **Highams** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 9:20 am

No problem.
The 2950 has a larger leadpipe & bell than the 2900, matching all the new big bore euphs of today.
It gives enormous power and volume but the 2900 is much sweeter and more lyrical I think.
CB

4AEuphplayer · Post by **4AEuphplayer** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 8:57 pm

i rang rosehill today and i am hoping to go soon and play the smaller bore, and then after christmas to play the larger boreas they will not have it in until then and the small bore os going on the 30th. what is your email address? i was unable to find it, and i really liek your website. again many thanks for your help.

Highams · Post by **Highams** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 9:36 am

Hi,
Email address is;
charley@euph9.freeserve.co.uk

CB