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Marlin Lesher Oboe reed

Bronwynne — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:52:52 +0000

Marlin Lesher reeds hold up to the most discriminating of tastes. Beautifully cut and wound, they produce a great sound.

Available in strengths Medium Soft, Medium, Medium Hard and Hard

ABI Price $25.00

Jones Bassoon reed

Bronwynne — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:44:02 +0000

The Jones Bassoon reed is one of the finest commercial bassoon reeds available. Each piece of cane is selected for exact diameter and wall thickness. Following a number of mechanized steps, the reeds are assembled by hand and the string is coated with the strongest lacquer available. The reeds are then tested and adjusted, as necessary, before packaging.

Available in strengths Medium Soft, Medium, and Medium Hard

ABI Price $29.00

Jones Oboe reed

Bronwynne — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:30:57 +0000

The Jones Oboe Reed is one of the few commercial Oboe reeds available with the long scrape used by nearly all professionals. Only the finest French cane is selected, and is processed by skilled craftsmen using the world’s most advanced reed machinery. Each reed is individually tested and adjusted by hand. Nearly every reed receives some hand scraping before final inspection and packaging.
(Euro scrape, wired to maintaim shape and prolong life)
Available in strengths Medium Soft, Medium, and Medium Hard

ABI Price $26.00

Yamaha YEB632 Eb Tuba

Bronwynne — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:38:54 +0000

The 632 Eb tuba was designed in partnership with one of the greatest solo tubists and features a traditional British tone and the kind of accurate intonation and easy playability made possible by modern high-tech engineering. The oversized bell gives a warm dark sound capable of blending with the ensemble, or of filling the hall with sound.

Professional Series, Key: Eb, Material: Yellow brass, Valves: 3 top/ 1 side action pistons Compensating system, Bell: 480mm (19″), Bore: 17.5-18.5mm (0.689-0.728″), Finish: Clear lacquer

Yamaha YEB321S Eb Tuba

Bronwynne — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:25:15 +0000

The YEB-321S is an excellent choice for those who demand a high quality Eb tuba sound, yet must consider their budget. The 321S has 4 in-line valves, and features a strong warm tone and is easy to play, with accurate intonation.

Intermediate Series, Key: Eb, Material: Yellow brass, Top action valves: 4 pistons, Bell: 386mm (15-1/4″), Bore: 17.5-18.5mm (0.689-0.728″), Finish: Silver-plated
(Available in lacquer as YEB 321)

Yamaha YEB 201 Eb Tuba

Bronwynne — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:46:43 +0000

The YEB-201 is an excellent choice for those who demand a high quality Eb tuba sound, yet must consider their budget. The 201 features a strong warm tone, and is easy to play, with accurate intonation.
Standard Series, Key: Eb, Material: Yellow brass, Top action valves: 3 pistons, Bell: 386mm (15-1/4″), Bore: 17.5mm (0.689″), Finish: Clear lacquer

Besson Prestige BE2050 Tenor Horn

Bronwynne — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:21:18 +0000

The Prestige BE2050 has been designed to meet the demands of the modern day player, with all the qualities of the BE950 and much more.
The addition of a main slide trigger is a pioneering development which allows the player to be in complete control of intonation. In addition, the Prestige tenor horn has been enhanced with a redesigned valve block, wider dimensions and a new leadpipe which provides a rich opulent tonal superiority.

Besson Sovereign BE950 Tenor Horn

Bronwynne — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:16:30 +0000

The Besson BE950 Sovereign Series Eb Tenor Horn has been a top choice of professional players for its classic sound. The 950 Series features a .420-inch bore and a large 8-inch bell for increased resonance and projection and optimum response. The Besson BE950 Sovereign Series Eb Tenor Horn includes a case and mouthpiece and is available in lacquer (BE950-1-0) or silver (BE950-2-0) finish.

Yamaha YAH602S Tenor Horn

Bronwynne — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:09:20 +0000

The Yamaha YAH-602S Series Eb Tenor Horn offers the pro level player a high-performance instrument. The 602S Series features a .469-inch bore combined with a gold brass leadpipe for a full, round sound. The 602S Series also features an 8-inch upright laser-fused pluzuma-welded bell for continuous and even bell vibrations in all registers. Available in silver (YAH-602S) or lacquer (YAH-602).

Yamaha YAH203 Tenor Horn

Bronwynne — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:48:32 +0000

The quality of Yamaha instruments is known the world over. Their tenor (also known as alto) horns are no exception. Consistent, durable construction gives this horn excellent response and reliable intonation, while being extremely easy to play, making it an ideal intermediate model.
Durable construction, combined with the type of sound needed to perform the necessary role in the brass band setting, make the 203 an excellent choice. Valves are nickel-alloy nickel-plated to resist corrosion.