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Baritone Horns — Buy at SoundsGood
Baritone horns (Bb) — Besson, Yamaha, Jupiter, Geneva, Sterling. Bb, conical bore, 3 pistons. Voice of harmony in brass band! Between tenor horn and euphonium. 2 baritones in every band.
Besson, Yamaha
Jupiter, Geneva
Jupiter, Geneva
Free shipping
Over ₴4,000
Over ₴4,000
Instalments
PrivatBank / monobank
PrivatBank / monobank
Bb baritone
Brass band
Brass band
🎵 What
📐 Definition
Bb key. Conical bore (~.500"). Upright bell (9–10"). 3 pistons. Treble clef. Brighter and narrower than euphonium, warmer than trumpet. "Bright middle voice."
📐 For whom
Brass band (2 baritones = standard). Concert band. Marching. Salvation Army. Beginners.
⚖️ vs Euphonium
📐 Baritone
Bore ~.500". Bell 9–10". 3 valves. Brighter, narrower. Lighter. Harmony role. 2 in band.
📐 Euphonium
Bore ~.570"+. Bell 11–12". 3–4 valves (compensating!). Warmer, wider. Heavier. Solo role. 2 in band.
📐 Different!
Baritone ≠ euphonium! Different instruments, different roles. Often confused in the US.
🏆 In Brass Band
📐 2 Baritones
1st + 2nd baritone. Harmony, counterpoint, support. Between tenor horns and euphoniums. Occasional solos.
🎵 Models
📐 Jupiter JBR730
Budget. ~$1000. School.
📐 Sterling Virtuoso
Budget-pro. ~$1500. Value!
📐 Yamaha YBH-301S
Mid. ~$1800. Yamaha reliability.
📐 Yamaha YBH-831S
Pro Neo. ~$3000.
📐 Geneva Dorado
Switzerland. ~$3000. Besson alternative.
📐 Besson Sovereign 955 ⭐
Brass band standard! ~$3500. Most competition bands.
📐 Besson Prestige 2056 ⭐
Premium! ~$4500. Competition bands.
📊 Comparison
| Model | Tone | Level | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter JBR730 | Basic | Budget | ~$1000 |
| Sterling Virtuoso | Balanced | Mid/adv | ~$1500 |
| Yamaha YBH-301S | Clear | Mid | ~$1800 |
| Geneva Dorado | Warm | Pro | ~$3000 |
| Yamaha YBH-831S | Pro Neo | Pro | ~$3000 |
| Besson Sov 955 ⭐ | BB standard ⭐ | Pro | ~$3500 |
| Besson Pres 2056 ⭐ | Premium ⭐ | Competition | ~$4500 |
🎯 How to Choose
🎵 First
Jupiter JBR730 (~$1000). Sterling (~$1500). Used Besson (~$1500).
🎵 Serious
Besson Sovereign 955 (~$3500 ⭐). Yamaha 831S (~$3000). Geneva (~$3000).
🎵 Competition
Besson Prestige 2056 (~$4500 ⭐).
🎵 Mouthpiece
Denis Wick 6BS/5BS. Large shank. Stock = fine to start.
💰 Budget
Jupiter (~$1000). Used Sterling (~$800). Band rental!
❓ FAQ
Baritone = euphonium?
NO! Different. Baritone = smaller, brighter, 3 valves, harmony. Euphonium = larger, warmer, 4 valves, solo.
How many in band?
2: 1st + 2nd baritone.
Trombonist can play?
YES! Bb, same range. But: valves (not slide), treble clef. Mouthpiece = large shank.
🏆 Why SoundsGood
Baritone Horns
Besson, Yamaha
Free Shipping
Over ₴4,000
Instalments
PrivatBank
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Metro: Dorohozhychi
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