{"product_id":"york-4052-eminence-professional-compensating-euphonium-in-silver-plate-sn-500941","title":"York 4052 'Eminence' Professional Compensating Euphonium in Silver Plate","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYork Eminence Euphonium Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe York Eminence YE-4052 is a professional compensating 4-valve Bb euphonium from the modern York-branded Eminence line, not an instrument from the original J.W. York \u0026amp; Sons Grand Rapids company. That distinction matters because the Grand Rapids York name carries historic American brass associations, while this Eminence is best evaluated as a later professional euphonium designed for serious performance use. For players considering it on musical grounds rather than Grand Rapids-era collectability, this is a high-level professional euphonium intended for concert band, brass band, solo, and ensemble work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYork Eminence 4052 Euphonium Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Euphonium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Eminence 4052\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Silver plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfiguration: Upright bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve Layout: 3 top-action pistons and 1 side piston\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompensating System: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Valves: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: None (takes large shank mouthpiece)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 500941\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pre-owned York Eminence euphonium is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. It shows some small dents and scratches, along with fine surface scratches and handling wear in the silver-plated finish. The valve section, slides, and exterior tubing are present and assembled. A mouthpiece is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Eminence 4052 Euphonium Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eminence 4052 is suited to advanced students, college-level euphonium players, brass band musicians, concert band players, and euphonium specialists who want a full-size compensating 4-valve instrument with the familiar feel of 3 top-action pistons and a side-action fourth valve. Its upright-bell design fits traditional seated ensemble use, and the compensating 4-valve layout supports players developing extended low-register facility and more complete alternate-fingering options. It is best understood as a professional performance instrument rather than a Grand Rapids-era collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the York Eminence YE-4052\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same York as the Grand Rapids company?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This YE-4052 Eminence should be understood as a modern York-branded professional euphonium, not an instrument produced by the original J.W. York \u0026amp; Sons Grand Rapids company. Its value for most players is its professional euphonium design and playing role, rather than historical Grand Rapids collectability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the 4052 a professional-level euphonium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4052 uses a full-size compensating 4-valve upright-bell layout with 3 top-action pistons and a side-action fourth valve. That configuration gives advanced players the extended low-register options and alternate-fingering flexibility expected from a serious euphonium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a compensating fourth-valve system offer a euphonium player?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compensating euphonium helps experienced players manage low-register intonation by routing air through additional tubing when the fourth valve is used with other valve combinations. This design is widely used by serious euphonium players in brass band, concert band, and solo settings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trade-In Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53582979760493,"sku":"YE-4052","price":5999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/York-4052-Eminence-Professional-Compensating-Euphonium-in-Silver-Plate.jpg?v=1784629724","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/york-4052-eminence-professional-compensating-euphonium-in-silver-plate-sn-500941","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}