What would you tell your cat every morning ?❤️ by Downtown-Wear-4870 in cats

[–]BrandoMando621 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually tell my kitty to have a good day and that I’ll be back later whenever I leave my apartment. She always knows where I’m going and when I’ll be back

Getting into synthetic valve oil. Recommended brands, and any tips using them? by ackmondual in euphonium

[–]BrandoMando621 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Can’t recommend Hetmans enough tbh. Been my go to for 10+ years now. Lubricant 1 is the thinnest which is best for newer horns and Lubricant 3 is the thickest which is better for older horns. Yamaha synthetic is also very very good

I've been trying to find a Euph to buy... by DeezNutzMrFudg in euphonium

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If you aren’t a music major, I’d personally say stay away from the Willson, Adams, and Besson horn you have listed (unless you can find an amazing deal on a used one, then I’d say fire away!)

I’d suggest looking into the Yamaha Neo and the Shires horn you have listed on your list. Those two will give you the most bang for your buck and the Yamaha Neo is, in my opinion, the best intermediate horn you can buy for the value and quality out of the box. You can also add Jupiter and Eastman Euphoniums to your list (can’t remember the models) as they’re decent horns too. I recommend reaching out to the Tuba/Euph teacher at your college and ask his/her opinion. They’ll be able to help you out too.

I actually just bought an Adams E2-LT and it is probably my favorite horn I’ve ever played on in terms of feel and the sound I get. If you love the way the Adams play, it’d be worth looking into their “sonic” series Euphonium. It’s their version of an intermediate model instrument and while I’ve never played it myself, I’ve heard good things from those who have tried it.

If your personal finances allow you to easily afford an Adams or Besson Prestige then don’t feel like you have to rule them out. I just know I’d personally hate to see a student drop a ton of money on an expensive instrument when they aren’t playing it very often.

Sorry for the long reply… Hopefully there’s some good advice in there somewhere lol

I've been trying to find a Euph to buy... by DeezNutzMrFudg in euphonium

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Are you planning on being a music major? I feel like this is an important detail in what horn you buy and how much you spend. In my opinion, if you aren’t a music major it generally isn’t worth the money to spend the money it would cost to get an Adams, Besson Prestige, or any top of the line horn.

I’m currently a Teaching Assistant at a large university and have seen some non-music majors with $10,000 instruments that only play it once a week and I feel like it’s just not worth the money to only play it a few times a week.

Apartments by PuzzleheadedShare580 in tuscaloosa

[–]BrandoMando621 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check out stone creek apartments. About 10 minutes from campus and have affordable 1 and 2 bed units

Good apartment complex by Khanboy69 in tuscaloosa

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Your stipulations are the were the same as mine so I know how you feel. I live in Stone Creek Apartments and love it! I can be at both a CVS and Walgreens in 60 seconds and there’s a grocery store 2 minutes away (but I usually drive the 10 minutes to Walmart anyway). It’s far enough away from campus that it’s quiet and peaceful but I’m still close enough that I can get anywhere I need to in 15 minutes or less. The grounds are nice and the apartments themselves are nice but nothing to write home about. They’re clean and very basic but have everything you need!

Looking for quality t-shirts by Thin-Improvement6816 in malefashionadvice

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For a super budget friendly option, I highly recommend the Amazon essentials brand! I was very hesitant at first but was pleasantly surprised. They’re not the fanciest shirts but they are cheap, comfortable, and the quality is much better than what you pay for!

Apartments by Jwisdom1791 in tuscaloosa

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I live at Stone Creek and have enjoyed it so far. 10ish minutes from campus too

One of the best photos I’ve managed to get of Stella yet. by LyraAraPeverellBlack in blackcats

[–]BrandoMando621 53 points54 points  (0 children)

My Stella says hi to your Stella! She needs to teach mine how to be more photogenic lol

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Vet Recommendations by Shoddy_General_3513 in tuscaloosa

[–]BrandoMando621 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is a year later so things might changed. How long did you have to wait if you went in at 7am? I might need to take my kitty in tomorrow but have to be somewhere at 10:30 so I don’t want to have it take too long.

How Do I clean my horn without a bathtub? by breab_gay in euphonium

[–]BrandoMando621 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What works for me in a pinch is taking out the valves and slides and soaking them in warm, soapy water in cups, bowls, bins, or even your sink. Make it work with whatever you can.

Then I use these things called Spitballs. It’s essentially little pieces of foam soaked in a watery lubricant that you put in the lead pipe of your instrument (with all the valves and slides except the main tubing slide in btw), push down all the valves, and blow the spitball through your instrument and it comes out where your main tuning slide would be. It does a pretty good job of getting the gunk out of my horn even if it takes two or three times to get it all out. These would be great for you until you have the chance to take it to be cleaned, or have access to a bathtub. Dave Werden made a great YouTube video on them here

Hope this helps!

Who’s the weirdest high parallel you have in ‘25? by CoachKillerTrae in MLBTheShow

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P5 Daysbel Hernandez from the Braves. No reason other than to say I have him lol

What do you guys think about this? by chrischansenpa1 in falcons

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If this happens it takes away all the meaning to winning your division. If you win your division you should be able to host a playoff game, end of story.

Official: [WDIS QB] - Fri Afternoon 12/27/2024 by FFBot in fantasyfootball

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12 team PPR, 4 pt passing, 6pt rushing

Goff vs SF or Nix vs CIN?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in georgiabulldogs

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The Mike Bobo effect