Description
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.
The Adams E2 euphonium is designed for players looking for a heavier instrument with greater resistance than others in the Adams range. It is equipped with a substantial valve block, a large yellow brass bell with soldered rim, heavy caps and struts, and reinforced valves and supports.
The result is a beautifully handcrafted instrument that feels compact and extremely focused, with a lot of core from the moment you begin playing it.
- Bell diameter: 12.20 in. (310 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 (0.80 mm)
- gold brass (0.80 mm)
- sterling silver (0.60 mm)
- Finishes: raw brass, silver-plate, lacquer, antique
- Main tuning slide trigger
- Plexiglass protection plate
- Engraving
Manufacturer’s website: adams-music.com