Besson Sovereign Bb Euphonium 967 BE967 Professional

Besson BE 967 Sovereign Professional Euphonium in Lacquer Finish

Comes with everything shown in photos. New mouthpiece, accessories, etc...

This is a great instrument, new in every way, but has been dented (by me) while handling. This is a new instrument, but we have to sell this as used due to the minor damage. There was pretty big dent on the bell, but it has been professionally repaired. Also another dent shown in photos (on the bow), which is in a spot which cannot be repaired.

I have spoken to our brass expert regarding the condition of the euphonium now, with the dent and the repaired bell. He has assured me that the sound quality is not affected. Please email any questions  

Instrument details

Besson Sovereign euphoniums are an example of the British mastery of brass manufacturing. The BE967 is a fully compensating instrument, and has benefited from the recent upgrades to all aspects of their production with totally new parts throughout, guaranteeing a quality never before achieved with this most famous of brands.

Several design features ensure the Sovereigns are probably the most free-blowing euphoniums on the market with a clear and powerful sound right throughout its entire range.

The Sovereign BE967 euphonium is the standard large bore instrument of the brass band world. Since the inception of the Sovereign euphonium in 1972, this instrument has led the way with a sound quality that perfectly exemplifies the meaning of the word euphonium itself, 'beautiful sounding', with a cantabile style all of its own.

It has 4 valves with its famous compensating tuning system, 3 water keys, the innovative positionning of the leadpipe away from the bell for a lively response; the improved taper on the mouthpipe for improved intonation are just a few of its notable features. The pedal tones are huge, the best ever, as is the flexibility.

This is an elegant romantic instrument. Its clear centred high register allows the player freedom to "sing" through the instrument.

Instrument specifications

Key: Bb
Bore: .59" (15mm)
Bell diameter: 12" (304mm) upright
Weight: 4.25kg
Valves: 4 bottom sprung stainless steel
2nd valve finger ring
Compensating system
Water keys: 3 (including 3rd valve slide)
Patented spring damper set
Nickel-silver tuning slides
"Floating" leadpipe
Nylon Delrin valve guides
Classic bell size
Finish: laquer
Supplied outfit, in case with Alliance mouthpiece in leather case and accessories

Instrument characteristics

·         Compensating system : Improved intonation in lower register

·         Patented spring damper set : Quieter valve action

·         Floating leadpipe : Enhanced tone, allows bell to vibrate

·         Bottom sprung valves : Faster action

·         2 finger rings : For easy slide removal

·         Nickel silver tuning slides : Resists corrosion

·         Bell rim rolled and soldered over brass bell wire : Adds strength and protection to bell

·         Synthetic rubber water key seals : For a perfect seal

·         Water reservoir : Protects clothes from leaking moisture from pistons

·         Stainless steel valves : Smooth valve action. No oxidization

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