My Adams Custom E3 Euphonium

[@lotsabirds]

That's a beautiful horn!

[@philgolson6306]

I've been overseas in an expat/missions environment long enough to where I am just not that familiar with this brand :( I got to play a buddy's E-1 a few years ago when I came back to the US for a brief time, but played it for just a few moments. It was too short to really get to know it at all. I play a 25yo Willson 2900 and it would be so interesting to audition them side by side indepth. Thank you as always for your enjoyable videos, sir. I have the highest respect for you and your life's work.

[@dwerden]

FYI, it is generally thought that folks who like the general feel of Willsons will prefer the Adams E2, which is a bit heavier and more "braced" than the E1 or E3. My forum at dwerden.com has a lovely E2 for sale by one of our members, with an antique, engraved finish if you are interested. www.dwerden.com/forum/showthread.php/24652-For-Sale-Adams-E2-Antique-Finish

[@finnjones1886]

Wow that is a very, very customized horn and I love the sound of it. I've been wondering what all has been done to it, very interesting

[@josephgreen3436]

Do you know where you can buy the custom model from??

[@dwerden]

There are many Adams dealers, who can order one to your specifications: www.adams-music.com/en/dealerlocator/adams_brass

[@scott1564]

Never had, or frankly ever played for that matter, a premium horn. Own the intermediate King and played many 321s. What would I gain by moving to the premium compensating models, even if older and used? Can't justify a newer horn as it is no longer my main instrument.

[@dwerden]

All compensating horns let you go below low E concert (F# treble) with "natural" fingerings. Most have a bigger tone. The Adams has much better intonation and a very easy response. BUT many of the pro horns have a larger bore and take a bit more air to play. The 321 is a nice horn for casual use or for a doubler.

[@sceu25]

Very beautiful horn! So do you not have to lip down when playing C below the staff and notes with crazy valve combos?

[@dwerden]

If you mean the bass clef C below the staff, I can play that without lipping. The B just below it is sharp (that is normal with the compensating system). All the other notes in the compensating range are well in tune.