Adams Newest Selected Series Euphonium Now Available To Order
Adams has hit another homerun with their newest Selected Series offering! The E2-LT euphonium represents the lightweight iteration of Adams's esteemed E2 model. Developed through intensive collaboration with Glyn Williams from The Cory Band, this instrument has been refined based on his invaluable feedback, building upon previous collaborations with other prominent banding artists. Tailored to specific options and weight-saving specifications, the E2-LT offers the rich, full-bodied sound of the E2 with enhanced clearance and agility.
From Adams:
"In short, the E2-LT can be described as a fusion of our E2 and E1 models. The instrument comes standard with a 0.80 brass body combined with a 0.60 red brass bell. The bell shares a 305 mm diameter like our E1, yet like an E2, has a soldered rim for improved focus. The valve block comes from our E2, but is equipped with lighter E1 bottom caps. Then there’s the heavyweight 4th valve bottom cap for more stability and centre in the tone."
SPECS:
Key: Bb
Bell and finish: 0.60 red brass bell with 0.80 yellow brass (silver plated), hand-hammered from sheet metal
Diameter: 305 mm (12”)
Valves: 4 compensating valves (3+1), stainless steel with nylon guides
Bore: 1st, 2nd, 3th valve: 15 mm / 4th valve: 16 mm
Leadpipe: Yellow brass, hand-hammered from sheet metal
Waterkeys: 3
Case: Included (Adams/Marcus Bonna)
Special features: Heavyweight 4th valve bottom cap, Adjustable Gap Receiver, all conical parts hand-hammered from sheet metal
What is the AGR (Adjustable Gap Receiver)?
(per Adams) Every Adams euphonium is equipped with our patented Adjustable Gap Receiver (AGR), empowering you to fine-tune the instrument’s response and resistance to match your exact preferences. Whether you desire lightning-fast responsiveness or a more controlled, resistant feel, the AGR ensures that your euphonium plays exactly the way you want it to. Discover the perfect configuration tailored to your unique playing style.
As a musician, you want complete control over your instrument. With the Adjustable Gap Receiver (AGR) built into every Adams euphonium, you gain that control. This innovative and patented feature allows you to finely tune the response and resistance of your instrument to suit your personal preferences. It enhances transitions between registers and enables more nuanced changes in tone color. The AGR ensures a perfect match between your playing style and mouthpiece
Many euphonium players might not realize it, but the distance between the mouthpiece shank and the beginning of the instrument's leadpipe can significantly affect performance, including response, tone, and intonation. This gap between the mouthpiece and the leadpipe is commonly referred to as the 'gap.' The reason for this gap is that different manufacturers may use varying sizes and tapers for the receiver or mouthpiece shank.
An innovative solution to this issue is the Adjustable Gap Receiver (AGR) on the Adams Custom euphonium. Unlike traditional receivers, this design allows you to precisely adjust the gap by simply turning the threaded receiver. This adjustment can make a noticeable difference in playability and tone, as demonstrated by various tests with different mouthpieces. Additionally, the AGR’s threaded mechanism allows for fine-tuning down to the smallest detail. While other methods to adjust the gap have emerged following our invention, the AGR offers an unparalleled combination of precision and convenience, without the need to swap or store separate parts. This makes it possible to effortlessly and precisely tailor the instrument’s response to your personal playing style.
The gap can vary significantly, even with mouthpieces from the same brand. This variation can affect the playing experience and the instrument's performance. Players who may initially overlook this gap might miss the opportunity to fully optimize their instrument’s potential. The AGR provides the ability to experiment and find the ideal setting, whether you are switching between mouthpieces or refining the instrument’s response.
In short, although the Adjustable Gap Receiver may seem like a small detail, it offers euphonium players a valuable tool to enhance their instrument’s performance. By paying attention to the gap and making the necessary adjustments, players can improve their playing experience and achieve a more personalized sound.
Want to know what we have in stock in terms of Adams in the shop? Email us at info@austincustombrass.com, call us at 781-944-6247 or 816-410-0826!
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Also note weight indicated in the ad is shipping weight not actual weight of instrument.
