Description
The E2-LT euphonium is a lightweight evolution of the Adams E2 model, developed in close collaboration with Glyn Williams of The Cory Band. Incorporating his feedback, the E2-LT fuses features of the Adams E1 with the E2 model.
It features a 0.80-gauge brass body, a 0.60-gauge red brass bell with a smaller 305 mm diameter (like the E1) and soldered rim (like the E2), and an E2 valve block paired with lighter E1 bottom caps. A heavyweight fourth-valve bottom cap adds tonal stability and focus.
- Bell diameter: 12 in. (305 mm)
- 4-valve (3+1) compensating model
- Valve bore: 15 mm (1–3), 16 mm (4)
- Three sprung waterkeys
- Case included; mouthpiece NOT included
Custom options:
- Bell material (0.60 mm):
- red brass (yellow body)
- yellow brass (yellow body)
- gold brass (gold body)
- sterling silver (gold body)
- Finishes: various lacquered and plated
- Main tuning slide trigger*
- Plexiglass protection plate
- Engraving
*Instruments fitted with a main tuning slide trigger incorporate the Adams Carbon Trigger System.
Adams is a Netherlands-based instrument manufacturer of brass and percussion instruments. At the forefront of instrument development, they offer three models of compensating euphonium: the E1, E2 and E3. Each has a standard specification, plus custom options for bell material and thickness (gauge), finish, and the addition of a main tuning slide trigger and protection plate.
All Adams euphoniums feature an adjustable gap receiver which permits the distance between the tip of the mouthpiece shank and the start of the leadpipe to be modified according to mouthpiece taper and player preference. The mouthpiece receiver is mounted on a thread, allowing it to be rotated to widen or narrow the gap. Once adjusted it is secured in position by a thumbscrew.
Manufacturer’s website: adams-music.com