Description
Adams is a Netherlands-based instrument manufacturer of brass and percussion instruments. They are at the forefront of instrument development and 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.
The Adams E1 is a free-blowing instrument, developed for musicians who like to take on solo challenges in addition to playing in a section.
It is highly expressive with a clear, open sound and combines beautiful design with supreme performance.
- 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 (gauge):
- yellow brass (0.55, 0.60 or 0.70 mm)
- gold brass (0.55 or 0.60 mm)
- red brass (0.55 or 0.60 mm)
- sterling silver (0.55 or 0.60 mm)
- Finishes: raw brass, silver-plate, lacquer, antique
- Main tuning slide trigger
- Plexiglass protection plate
- Engraving
Manufacturer’s website: adams-music.com