Euphonium Review: Mendini by Cecelio

[@sitinkytuna6120]

Thank you. I hear horrible reviews of this horn and seeing you actually play it and show me what it looks like I feel better and I am so exited to join the world of band

[@josephcernea7262]

I still like my Mendini euphonium. I have several Cecilio horns and all of them are good instruments.

[@directcurrent5751]

​@@josephcernea7262I've had all good experiences with Mendini horns purchased on the Amazon site.

[@karlm8682]

Holy is HIS Name!!!! Thank you Sir! I believe you sold me on one of these.

[@josephcernea7262]

I like it! Thanks for watching...yes, His name is Holy!

[@snzjcjnrhx3759]

I wish every listing had a video of someone playing it

[@josephcernea7262]

seems like that would be helpful😏

[@matthewkringle2599]

I just picked mine up for $150 new. I did have to re solder the lead tube at the first joint near the mouthpiece. It was dripping water when I played. It plays great now though!

[@josephcernea7262]

$150! That's incredible. Certainly would pay for the solder job, I'd say. They really are warm sounding horns. After a year, mine is still as good as new!

[@doughurst4311]

Thanks very much for the review! I'm a tuba player and would like to try out euphonium. All the other reviews don't seem to highlight the great tone you are getting from the horn. I ordered one from Amazon based on your recommendation.

[@josephcernea7262]

The tone is exceptional, it is a large bore horn, so I think being a tuba player, you will like the volume of air this horn can handle. I've had mine almost a year and haven't had any issues at all. Best Wishes!

[@doughurst4311]

Well, I bought the horn. Cleaning the valves was critical like you indicated. The horn is great! It has a beautiful sound and playing euphonium is easier than I thought it might be transitioning from tuba. I've found using a 61/2 mouthpiece plays the best for me, but the included mouthpiece was pretty good also. I've sent my tuba to the shop to remove some dents and I'll play this in community band this summer. I think it will work out great! Thanks again for the review!

[@josephcernea7262]

@@doughurst4311 I think you will enjoy your new horn. It just can't be beat in it's price range. Best wishes!

[@casuallevelexpert3112]

What is your opinion and thoughts on the difference between their brass and nickel plated version? I’m unfamiliar with the significance and differences. Thank you so much! My daughter is interested in following my footsteps in the USAF Academy I would like to get her the best I can afford. Thank you for your help!

[@josephcernea7262]

Many people have said that nickel/silver plated instruments get a slightly darker sound. Silver plated horns are usually chosen by professional players. After playing euphonium my entire life, I can honestly say I can't hear a difference. The brass Chinese horns look better after a few years. The nickel tends to turn dark. If I were buying a 10,000 dollar horn, I'd go silver. For anything under 2,000, I'd go brass.

[@casuallevelexpert3112]

@@josephcernea7262 thank you so much for this reply! Helps me a lot! Getting the instrument for my daughter for high school band, went with the gold mendini versus the nickel, even though nickel was surprisingly cheaper. I appreciate the feedback!

[@josephcernea7262]

@@casuallevelexpert3112 You're welcome...best wishes!

[@casuallevelexpert3112]

@@josephcernea7262 thanks again! I especially appreciate your impressively prompt reply. Thank you so much! I got the brass medini and am hoping for the best!

[@AM-pl2pt]

What mouthpiece comes with the model you are playing?

[@josephcernea7262]

Sorry for the slow reply, just got out of the hospital...it came with an unmarked mouthpiece but feels like a Bach 7C. I reviewed it with my Bach 5G. The mouthpiece it came with plays just fine, I just like a slightly bigger mouthpiece.

[@roastbeefsandwich19]

Do you think this horn should be thoroughly cleaned before playing to get its full potential? Great video also!

[@josephcernea7262]

Absolutely! I wish I had really gone to extremes to get all of the weird black sediment out of the horn. My horn is doing fine, but I got a black residue out of it for a couple of weeks of playing. Once it is completely clean, it is really a great horn.

[@roastbeefsandwich19]

Thank you!@@josephcernea7262

[@directcurrent5751]

I love Mendini brand. Brass affordable for the rest of us.

[@josephcernea7262]

Absolutely right! and the truth is, you lose little to nothing when compared to horns that cost thousands.

[@nascartoday8849]

I Love this horn! It has made my grandpa joe so much more better! And he even became a horn lord! This video has made me want to buy a horn and become one with it infact i love mendini so much i want to marry a horn

[@josephcernea7262]

If you want to marry a horn, you will probably have to move to California. Not sure it's legal here.

[@R4MUSICxVx]

Is this coment a joke?

[@josephcernea7262]

@@R4MUSICxVx Yeah, just some joking around with my grandson.🤡

[@josephcernea7262]

By the way, that's a pretty cool looking collection of horns in your "Happy Birthday" video! Is that a concert mellophone?

[@acerchromebook4877]

i just bought one off ebay

[@josephcernea7262]

I think you're gonna love it! Good luck!