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The ME1S Marching Euphonium is ready and able to fill out the low end of your marching band. It has a 0.571-inch bore that delivers a full tone with powerful projection. The yellow brass body features pressure-formed tubing for a consistent feel and outstanding support. Adams equipped this marching euphonium with a 1-piece, hand-hammered yellow brass bell that yields a direct tone. The ME1S also comes with a proprietary piston valve design. When Sweetwater’s team of brass techs demoed the ME1S, they reported that the valves offer a superb seal and consistent resistance. Other premium features include hand-lapped stainless steel pistons, multiple water keys, and supportive finger rings. Finally, the Adams ME1S Marching Euphonium comes dressed up in an eye-catching silver-plated finish.





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Handmade 1-piece bell





Adams equipped the ME1S with a yellow brass bell for superb resonance and projection. The artisans at Adams hammer the bell by hand from a single piece of yellow brass, ensuring that it comes to life from the moment a performer blows their first note. Yellow brass, a favorite alloy among players at Sweetwater, produces an ear-pleasing tone with plenty of warmth. The 1-piece bell and striking silver-plated finish deliver a full, present tone with strong projection.





Quality at every turn





Like all Adams brass instruments, the ME1S marching euphonium was designed and built in the Adams workshop in Thorn, Holland. The euphonium benefits from hand-selected yellow brass, pressure-formed tubing, and hands-on craftsmanship. Adams equipped the ME1S with a proprietary piston design that provides even resistance across the instrument’s playing range. What’s more, each stainless steel piston is hand lapped to achieve a flawless seal and silky-smooth playability.





Adams: generations of impeccable quality





Adams has crafted top-tier brass and percussion instruments since the brand’s inception in 1970. Founder Andre Adams began manufacturing trumpets and flugelhorns with a single goal in mind: to create the finest musical instruments available in the region. Similar to the story of Sweetwater, Adams quickly found success and extended its reach across the globe. All Adams brasswind instruments are built with pride and a relentless dedication to reliability. These spectacular horns can be seen in the hands of world-class players, such as Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah and Dontae Winslow, and on the marching fields of countless college and high school bands. Today, the company remains a family-run business with three generations of the Adams family pushing the art of instrument manufacturing to greater heights.





Adams ME1S Marching Euphonium Features:


Bb marching euphonium


0.571-inch bore creates a lively tone


Pressure-formed yellow brass body delivers a warm tone and superb resonance


11-inch yellow brass bell delivers superb projection


Hand-lapped stainless steel pistons provide a great seal and smooth travel


Silver-plated finish provides extra projection and brilliance


Includes 6.5AL-L mouthpiece, stackable hard case, and accessories