Best Compensating Euphoniums for Solo Performance 2026

Perfect compensating euphoniums for solo-performance - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $2,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Professional For Solo Performance For Advanced Students For Concert Band For Brass Band For Symphony

BRANDS: Thomann Besson Adams

Besson BE967T S Bb-Euphonium - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Besson BE967T S Bb-Euphonium

by Besson

Brass Band Concert Band Symphony

Key Feature:

• Extended low register

✓ PROS

• Professional performance standard
• Superior intonation

✗ CONS

• Very expensive
• Professional level only

Besson BE967T S Bb-EuphoniumBb EuphoniumBody and handmade bell made of brass4 Perinet valves - Valve combination...

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 357334

$9,898

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Thomann EP 904 GP Bb-Euphonium - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Thomann EP 904 GP Bb-Euphonium

by Thomann

Advanced Students Professional Solo Performance

Key Feature:

• Excellent for solo work

✓ PROS

• Professional performance standard
• High-quality sound

✗ CONS

• Professional level only
• Heavier instrument

Thomann EP 904 GP Bb EuphoniumBb EuphoniumBody and bell made of brassNickel silver outer slides gold-platedGold Trim...

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 350791

$1,648

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Thomann EP 902S Bb-Euphonium - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Thomann EP 902S Bb-Euphonium

by Thomann

Brass Band Symphony Solo Performance

Key Feature:

• Excellent for solo work

✓ PROS

• High-quality sound
• Extended low register

✗ CONS

• Very expensive
• Requires advanced technique

Thomann EP 902S Superior EuphoniumBb EuphoniumModel: Superior4 Stainless steel Périnet valvesValve combination:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 350790

$1,428

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Besson BE767-1 Bb-Euphonium - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Besson BE767-1 Bb-Euphonium

by Besson

Professional Solo Performance Symphony

Key Feature:

• Extended low register

✓ PROS

• Extended low register
• High-quality sound

✗ CONS

• Complex valve system
• Requires advanced technique

Besson BE767-1 Bb-EuphoniumBb EuphoniumBody and handmade bell made of brass4 Perinet valvesValve combination: 3+1Fully...

⭐ 4.5/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 567953

$4,888

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Adams E1 Mauro Martins Pack - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Adams E1 Mauro Martins Pack

by Adams

Concert Band Solo Performance Brass Band

Key Feature:

• Extended low register

✓ PROS

• Professional performance standard
• Excellent for solo work

✗ CONS

• Heavier instrument
• Very expensive

Adams E1 Mauro Martins PackBb- EuphoniumE1 Mauro Martins Edition limited to 25 copiesSterling silver bellGold brass...

⭐ 5.0/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 604426

$14,848

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Thomann EP 902SL Bb-Euphonium Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Thomann EP 902SL Bb-Euphonium Set

by Thomann

Concert Band Professional Symphony

Key Feature:

• Extended low register

✓ PROS

• High-quality sound
• Excellent for solo work

✗ CONS

• Very expensive
• Complex valve system

Thomann EP 902SL Bb-Euphonium Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Thomann EP 902SL Bb-Euphonium*Bb Euphonium*Model: Superior4...

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 519926

$1,561

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Besson BE967-2 S Bb-Euphonium - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Besson BE967-2 S Bb-Euphonium

by Besson

Brass Band Solo Performance Symphony

Key Feature:

• Extended low register

✓ PROS

• Extended low register
• Superior intonation

✗ CONS

• Complex valve system
• Professional level only

Besson BE967-2 S Bb-EuphoniumBb EuphoniumBody and handmade bell made of brass4 Perinet valves - arrangement 3+1Fully...

⭐ 4.6/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 234083

$9,458

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Adams E3 M 060 SP Bb-Euphonium - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Adams E3 M 060 SP Bb-Euphonium

by Adams

Brass Band Advanced Students Solo Performance

Key Feature:

• Superior intonation

✓ PROS

• Professional performance standard
• Excellent for solo work

✗ CONS

• Very expensive
• Heavier instrument

Adams E3 M 060 SP Bb-EuphoniumBb EuphoniumBody and bell made of brass4 Perinet valvesValve combination: 3+1Fully...

⭐ 4.9/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 369833

$9,348

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Thomann EP 902SL Bb-Euphonium - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Thomann EP 902SL Bb-Euphonium

by Thomann

Solo Performance Symphony Concert Band

Key Feature:

• High-quality sound

✓ PROS

• Excellent for solo work
• Professional performance standard

✗ CONS

• Heavier instrument
• Complex valve system

Thomann EP 902SL Superior EuphoniumBb EuphoniumModel: Superior4 Stainless steel Périnet valvesValve combination:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 350788

$1,374

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Thomann EP 906 Vintage Bb-Euphonium - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Thomann EP 906 Vintage Bb-Euphonium

by Thomann

Advanced Students Symphony Concert Band

Key Feature:

• Excellent for solo work

✓ PROS

• Excellent for solo work
• High-quality sound

✗ CONS

• Requires advanced technique
• Heavier instrument

Thomann EP 906 Vintage Bb-EuphoniumBb EuphoniumBrass body and bellNickel silver outer slides4 Stainless steel Perinet...

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 475548

$1,868

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Miraphone 1258A Bb-Euphonium - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 5.0/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Miraphone 1258A Bb-Euphonium

by Miraphone

Professional Symphony Advanced Students

Key Feature:

• Extended low register

✓ PROS

• Superior intonation
• Professional performance standard

✗ CONS

• Heavier instrument
• Very expensive

Miraphone 1258A Bb-EuphoniumBb Euphonium1258A ModelStraight design4 Perinet valves - valve combination 3R + 1LBell Ø:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 137841

$8,248

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Besson BE767-2 Bb-Euphonium - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Besson BE767-2 Bb-Euphonium

by Besson

Professional Brass Band Solo Performance

Key Feature:

• Superior intonation

✓ PROS

• Professional performance standard
• Superior intonation

✗ CONS

• Requires advanced technique
• Professional level only

Besson BE767-2 Bb-EuphoniumBb EuphoniumBody and handmade bell made of brass4 Perinet valves - arrangement 3+1Fully...

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 567954

$4,888

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Thomann EP 902L Bb-Euphonium - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Thomann EP 902L Bb-Euphonium

by Thomann

Solo Performance Professional Advanced Students

Key Feature:

• Extended low register

✓ PROS

• Professional performance standard
• Excellent for solo work

✗ CONS

• Very expensive
• Requires advanced technique

Thomann EP 902L Superior EuphoniumBb EuphoniumModel: Superior4 Stainless steel Périnet valvesValve combination: 3 +...

⭐ 4.9/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 350787

$1,318

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Besson BE2052-2 Bb-Euphonium - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Besson BE2052-2 Bb-Euphonium

by Besson

Professional Advanced Students Solo Performance

Key Feature:

• High-quality sound

✓ PROS

• Excellent for solo work
• Superior intonation

✗ CONS

• Requires advanced technique
• Complex valve system

Besson BE2052-2 Bb-EuphoniumBb EuphoniumBrass body and bell4 Perinet valves - arrangement 3+1Fully compensatedBore:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 147108

$11,548

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Besson BE969T-2 Bb-Euphonium - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Besson BE969T-2 Bb-Euphonium

by Besson

Solo Performance Advanced Students Symphony

Key Feature:

• Excellent for solo work

✓ PROS

• Professional performance standard
• Superior intonation

✗ CONS

• Complex valve system
• Professional level only

Besson BE969T-2 Bb-EuphoniumBb EuphoniumKey: BbBore: 14.98 mmHandmade brass bellBell diameter: 292 mmErgonomically...

⭐ 4.7/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 594216

$10,778

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How to Choose the Best Compensating Euphoniums

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced compensating euphoniums typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

Best Compensating Euphoniums for Solo Performance 2026

Besson BE967T S Bb-Euphonium

Thomann EP 904 GP Bb-Euphonium

Thomann EP 902S Bb-Euphonium

Besson BE767-1 Bb-Euphonium

Adams E1 Mauro Martins Pack

Thomann EP 902SL Bb-Euphonium Set

Besson BE967-2 S Bb-Euphonium

Adams E3 M 060 SP Bb-Euphonium

Thomann EP 902SL Bb-Euphonium

Thomann EP 906 Vintage Bb-Euphonium

Miraphone 1258A Bb-Euphonium

Besson BE767-2 Bb-Euphonium

Thomann EP 902L Bb-Euphonium

Besson BE2052-2 Bb-Euphonium

Besson BE969T-2 Bb-Euphonium

How to Choose the Best Compensating Euphoniums

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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