{"product_id":"willson-a27-a-series-compensating-student-euphonium-in-clear-lacquer-sn-a10105","title":"Willson A27 A-Series Compensating Student Euphonium in Clear Lacquer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWillson A27 Euphonium Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Willson A27 is an A-Series Bb euphonium that combines straightforward three-valve operation with a compensating system designed to improve low-register intonation. Its substantial bore and upright bell give advancing players a practical introduction to compensating euphonium design without the added fourth valve found on Willson's higher-level K, Q, and Swiss Pro instruments. This particular instrument has a clear lacquer finish and includes a fitted Willson hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWillson A27 Euphonium Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve System: Three stainless steel top-action pistons with compensating system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore Size: .590 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: 11-inch upright yellow brass bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeadpipe and Receiver: Nickel leadpipe with small-shank receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Clear lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Fitted Willson hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Laskey Protege mouthpiece, Ultra-Pure Professional Valve Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: A10105\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lightly used instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The lacquer remains glossy over most of the instrument. A localized area of lacquer loss, oxidation, and brown-purple discoloration is present around a lower-body brace joint. Light handling marks and some age-related discoloration on the valve-button felts are also present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the A27 Euphonium Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A27 is well suited to advancing students, school programs, community-band musicians, and players seeking an accessible compensating euphonium with familiar three-valve operation. Its .590-inch bore and compensating circuit distinguish it from basic noncompensating student instruments, while its small-shank receiver and three-valve layout keep it more approachable than Willson's 3+1 professional designs. Players preparing for advanced brass-band or solo literature that specifically calls for a fourth valve should also compare Willson's K, Q, and Swiss Pro euphoniums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Willson A27\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the A27 compensating system differ from a conventional three-valve euphonium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compensating circuit adds tubing when the third valve is used, improving the intonation of low-register valve combinations compared with a conventional three-valve layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the A27 fit within Willson's euphonium range?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A27 is the compensating model in Willson's A-Series. It sits below the four-valve K, Q, and Swiss Pro ranges and is designed for educational, rental-fleet, and advancing-player applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat mouthpiece shank does the Willson A27 use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A27 uses a small-shank receiver, making it compatible with small-shank euphonium and trombone mouthpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/WillsonLogo\/WillsonLogo1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/WillsonLogo\/WillsonLogo1.jpg\" alt=\"Willson Logo\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Willson dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastman Music Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67828539949421,"sku":"WEUA27-A10105","price":1799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7143034.jpg?v=1793131816","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/willson-a27-a-series-compensating-student-euphonium-in-clear-lacquer-sn-a10105","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}