{"product_id":"willson-k56s-k-series-intermediate-compensating-euphonium-in-silver-plate-sn-k10142","title":"Willson K56S K-Series Intermediate Compensating Euphonium in Silver Plate SN K10142","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWillson K56S Euphonium Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Willson K56S K-Series is an advanced level Bb euphonium built around the familiar three-top-valve and side-fourth-valve compensating layout. Positioned between Willson's non-compensating K46 and the company's higher-priced Q Series and Swiss Pro instruments, the K56S offers an established configuration for brass band, wind ensemble, solo, and chamber performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWillson K56S Euphonium Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve System: Four-valve compensating system with three top-action pistons and one side piston\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore Size: 0.590 inch (15 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell Diameter: 11.5 inches (290 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell Material: Yellow brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Silver plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Willson padded gig bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Laskey 59D large-shank mouthpiece, Ultra-Pure Professional Valve Oil, polish cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: K10142\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. It is in very good overall cosmetic condition, with minor scratches on the bell and near the main tuning slide, including a localized area of scratching and scuffing on a vertical tube. The silver-plated surfaces otherwise present evenly across the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the K56S Euphonium Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe K56S is suited to advanced students, experienced ensemble musicians, and professional players seeking a traditional 3+1 compensating euphonium with a large-shank receiver. Its configuration supports the centered, full euphonium concept commonly required in brass bands and wind ensembles while remaining appropriate for solo, chamber, and teaching work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Willson K56S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the K56 differ from the Willson K46?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe K56 adds a compensating system and uses a larger 0.590-inch bore. The K46 uses a 0.571-inch bore and does not include the K56's compensating system, giving the two models different design goals within the K Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the compensating system contribute?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compensating system routes additional tubing into the low register when the fourth valve is used with other valves. This helps address the naturally sharp tendencies of combined valve positions and supports more secure low-register intonation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat mouthpieces fit the K56S?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe K56S uses a large-shank mouthpiece receiver. This instrument includes a Laskey 59D large-shank mouthpiece, while the receiver also accommodates other standard large-shank euphonium 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":67828750057837,"sku":"WEUK56S-K10142","price":4399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7143125.jpg?v=1793133285","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/willson-k56s-k-series-intermediate-compensating-euphonium-in-silver-plate-sn-k10142","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}