Did Adams Make One Of The Best Euphoniums Even Better?
Maybe! This is a very cool instrument. Built by the master craftsmen at Adams, it was developed with a member of the US Army Band and the resulting creation is a euphonium with an independent Gb attachment/rotary valve between the 3rd valve and the 4th valve on a non-compensating Sonic Euphonium. Think of this as a bass trombone’s second trigger but on a euphonium; the playing characteristics mirror that of a bass trombone (as far as accessing notes for intonation and increased valve combinations allowing for more range). The result is a horn that is versatile and free blowing that has fantastic tone and capable of greater range than the standard Sonic Euphonium free from the inherent intonation issues common to other euphoniums.
This is a non-compensating euphonium which helps to make it lightweight and responsive but the addition of the 5th rotor valve offers a whole new world of valve combinations and improved intonation (which is saying something because the Sonic already has fantastic intonation). One of the best features of any Adams euphonium (aside from the great sound, response, projection, clarity, and the valves) is the Adjustable Gap Receiver. I am not sure you can find a better playing euphonium at this price. These are usually custom order instruments and can take up to a year to build. This is a great chance to get one of these unique euphoniums without any custom-build-wait.
Many euphonium players might not realize it, but the distance between the mouthpiece shank and the beginning of the instrument's leadpipe can significantly affect performance, including response, tone, and intonation. This gap between the mouthpiece and the leadpipe is commonly referred to as the 'gap.' The reason for this gap is that different manufacturers may use varying sizes and tapers for the receiver or mouthpiece shank. An innovative solution to this issue is the Adjustable Gap Receiver (AGR). Unlike traditional receivers, this design allows you to precisely adjust the gap by simply turning the threaded receiver. This adjustment can make a noticeable difference in playability and tone, as demonstrated by various tests with different mouthpieces. Additionally, the AGR’s threaded mechanism allows for fine-tuning down to the smallest detail. The AGR offers an unparalleled combination of precision and convenience, without the need to swap or store separate parts. This makes it possible to effortlessly and precisely tailor the instrument’s response to your personal playing style.
This is a fantastic instrument for any player seeking a serious instrument for under six-grand! This particular horn was a show demo and had taken a bit of damage to the bell that has been beautifully repaired by our friends at Heritage Music Repair. It is still a fantastic looking and playing instrument. Nothing can beat the sound or playability at this price!
Specifications:
- Model: Adams Sonic Euphonium
- Key: Bb
- Bell Size: 305mm (12")
- Bell Thickness: 0.55 gauge
- Bore: .590" in first 3 valves / 0.630" in the 4th valve
- 4-valve non-compensating
- 5th, rotary valve
- Material: Yellow Brass
- Adjustable Gap Receiver
- Finish: Silver Plate
- Sold with a case, but no mouthpiece
Need a mouthpiece? Click HERE to check out our ACB Euphonium Mouthpieces designed with Adams Euphoniums in mind! Or, our ACB Trombone Mouthpieces also work great on Euphonium!
Comes with Case
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Also note weight indicated in the ad is shipping weight not actual weight of instrument.
