Willson Bb Euphonium Q90TS, Compensating, Trigger, Silver-Plated

The Willson Q90TS is the compensating Bb euphonium of the Q Series in its top specification: silver-plated and with a trigger on the main tuning slide. For decades Willson has stood for euphoniums and tubas from Switzerland that are played in brass bands and concert bands all over the world – the Q Series brings this sound into a price range for ambitious amateurs, students and professionals.

The 11.5-inch (290 mm) bell is drawn seamlessly from a single piece of yellow brass and delivers a round, sustaining euphonium sound of the kind you know from brass bands. The compensating system with three top-action stainless steel piston valves and a side-mounted fourth valve keeps the low register clean without you having to correct with the slides. On top of that comes the trigger on the main tuning slide: use your thumb to adjust high or low notes while playing – a real gain especially in the register from low D downwards and on long sustained chords in the section.

The 15 mm (.591") bore with 17 mm (.669") on the fourth valve gives you enough air column for volume while staying easy to respond. The leadpipe is nickel silver, the mouthpiece receiver takes a large shank.

Specifications

• Key of Bb, compensating, 3+1 valves
• 3 top-action stainless steel piston valves + 1 side-mounted valve
• Trigger on main tuning slide
• Bore 15 mm (.591") / 17 mm (.669") on the 4th valve
• Bell 290 mm (11.5"), one-piece, seamless, yellow brass
• Nickel silver leadpipe, large shank mouthpiece receiver
• Finish: silver-plated
• Included: mouthpiece, deluxe case with backpack straps, Ultra-Pure care kit

Every instrument passes through my master workshop before shipping: valves, slides and airtightness are checked, so you can start playing right away. I am happy to take your old instrument in part exchange. Questions about this model? Call me or send me a message – I will advise you personally.