Good info bloke. You've put the fingering question in better perspective. Getting a 274 rental setup now and will rent for a month from our local store to make sure it's what I want/need for my skill level. What are you able to do on cost? Matonizz has 274 bundles in the $2200 range that gives ...

Thanks for letting me know I'm not alone and for the vote of confidence.

I'm one of the new guys here but have some weighty questions. I come from the normal 5th grade thru 12th grade trumpet player with 40+ year gap in playing, 60 now. Been renting an Eastman EEP321 3 valve euphonium for 2 months now to give some low brass to our local college band and maybe even our ...