Database
Makers & models
A neutral, structured reference to euphonium models — specs from each maker's own page, provenance kept honest, and an editor's verdict on each. Filter by maker, tier, valves, and more.
The buyer’s reference the euphonium doesn’t have: one page per model, with the objective specs taken straight from the maker’s own page, the country of manufacture kept honest (and marked “under review” when no maker states it), and a plain-spoken verdict on who each horn is for. No retailer funnel, no forum myths.
Filter by maker, tier, valve count, compensation, provenance, and price band. For the advice on how to choose — compensating or not, which tier, what to try — start with choosing a euphonium.
14 models
Models
Besson International 767
International (advanced) advanced 4v comp $$ Made in GermanyBesson Prestige 2051 / 2052
Prestige (professional flagship) professional 4v comp $$$$ Made in GermanyBesson Prodige (162 / 163 / 164 / 165)
Prodige (student) student 4v $ Made in GermanyBesson Sovereign 967 / 968
Sovereign (professional) professional 4v comp $$$ Made in GermanyBesson Sovereign 969
Sovereign (professional) professional 4v comp $$$$ Made in GermanyMiraphone 1254
12xx (non-compensating) intermediate 3v $$$ Made in GermanyMiraphone 1255L
12xx (non-compensating) intermediate 4v $$$ Made in GermanyMiraphone M5000 / 1258A
M-series (professional) professional 4v comp $$$$ Made in GermanyMiraphone M5050 Ambassador
M-series (professional) professional 4v comp $$$$ Made in GermanyS.E. Shires Q40S
Q Series (Eastman) 4v comp $$ China · under reviewS.E. Shires Q41S
Q Series (Eastman) 4v comp $$ China · under reviewWillson 2727TA
TA (traditional Swiss) 3v comp $$$ Switzerland · under reviewWillson 2950TA
TA (traditional Swiss) professional 4v comp $$$$ Switzerland · under reviewWillson WEUQ90 (Q90)
Q Series (Willson Music / Eastman) professional 4v comp $$$ China · under review
No models match those filters.