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I recently purchased a 3 valve Euphonium at a second hand store. It has the inscriptions Imperial deluxe made in France 35159 on the bell. Can you tell me something about the age Of the horn and the company? Would this be more of a beginner horn or more of a step up instrument? Thank you.
I know of three companies that used Imperial. One was the Imperial Band Instruments of Williamsport, one was Imperial-London, and one was a stencil sold by White, but which was made by Baring of England. I would think if it had been one of the White instruments, it would also have the White company information on it as well.
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Kenton Scott
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Please note: My area is BRASS instruments, not other wind, string or percussion instruments. I will provide information on antique, obscure and out of production BRASS instruments. 1) Please don't ask for evaluations, I'll not provide them on this site. 2) I am often asked very similar questions, so I'd invite you to first check on Horn-u-Copia.net. Much of the information I have garnered about this topic, I have posted on this WEB site.
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I perform in several historical bands, have informally researched the area, repair brass instruments, and operate a Forum dedicated to the topic at http://horn-u-copia.net
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B.S. Ed, M.S.
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