All, not all categories of musical instruments require capital investments comparable to high end audio equipment.
European made 1st tier professional level High brass horns can be had for well under $4K. See for example the rather spectacular Adams trumpets, flugelhorns, and cornets from Dutch master designer and manufacturer Miel Adams. Even low brass euphoniums are typically below $10K.... Only tubas tend to rest in the double-digit range:
https://www.austincustombrass.biz/brands/Adams.html
Quality 2nd tier horns are even more affordable. See the wide range of low and high brass offerings from Wessex Tuba:
https://wessex-tubas.com/
Yes, while in a distance past I studied classical piano and voice, and later played flute, I have more recently been dabbling with brass... My "true love" being the euphonium.
One interesting characteristics of brass instruments is that they require a modicum of finger agility only with one hand. This is usually the right hand, although left-handed horns are also available from several manufacturers.
Admittedly, playing any musical instrument with a modicum of success is, well.... Work :) On the other hand, the skill does not necessarily require the ability of reading musical scores.
So, friend @Noble100 (Tim), you being able to enjoying playing a horn is not at all out of the question... Send me a PM if you would like to chat about it... The short Bb cornet, flugel horn, and euphonium might work particularly well for you.
Saluti, Guido
