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Thom
Posts: 98
Joined: Nov 29, 2024

by Thom »

I am getting a YEB-321 euphonium next week. I will be playing euphonium in a local British Brass Band. I will be doubling on the euphonium and trombone in my local Concert Band. In my local Swing Ensemble I will be playing the trombone.
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BGuttman
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Joined: Mar 22, 2018

by BGuttman »

YEB is an Eb tuba. The Euphonium is YEP. Except for using a small shank mouthpiece it's really a nice horn. The snobs will deride you for not getting a compensator like the 641, but I knew a couple of guys who could really play the heck out of the things.
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Kdanielsen
Posts: 609
Joined: Jul 28, 2019

by Kdanielsen »

I have a 621 leadpipe/receiver I’d be happy to sell if you ever want to switch to large shank. That’s the way to do it. I play a non-compensating horn as well and other than the low note complications I think everything else about it is superior.
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Thom
Posts: 98
Joined: Nov 29, 2024

by Thom »

[quote="BGuttman"]YEB is an Eb tuba. The Euphonium is YEP. Except for using a small shank mouthpiece it's really a nice horn. The snobs will deride you for not getting a compensator like the 641, but I knew a couple of guys who could really play the heck out of the things.[/quote]

My bad, yes, YEP <EMOJI seq="1f602" tseq="1f602">😂</EMOJI>
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Thom
Posts: 98
Joined: Nov 29, 2024

by Thom »

[quote="Kdanielsen"]I have a 621 leadpipe/receiver I’d be happy to sell if you ever want to switch to large shank. That’s the way to do it. I play a non-compensating horn as well and other than the low note complications I think everything else about it is superior.[/quote]

No, but thank you for offering. I like the small bore it plays similar to my small bore trombone. Besides, I can use the same mouthpiece in both horns.
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AtomicClock
Posts: 1094
Joined: Oct 19, 2023

by AtomicClock »

Your equipment choices are good for where you are as a comeback player. A few years down the road, you may start exploring more options. At that point, it'll be good to remember that such a leadpipe exists.