The Besson International BE767-2-0 Euphonium has been designed specifically to bring together Bessons unique tonal characteristics and world renowned build quality. This model is suitable for advancing players. Featuring 4 fully compensating valves a large bore and trademark Besson quality fittings the BE767 international Euphonium produces a warm and focused sound suited to the developing and advancing musician. The hand-made yellow brass bell produces a focused sound with a solid core and is capable of achieving this with very little resistance. The Besson International Euphonium comes equipped with a hard case to protect the instrument during travel and a mouthpiece to get the player started straight away. Yellow Brass Bell Yellow Brass is commonly used as the base metal for brass instruments. A standard mix of 70 percent copper and 30 percent zinc helps to provide a focused sound with a solid core produced with very little resistance. 4 Valve Compensating System The Besson International Euphonium features a compensating system which aids tuning by channeling air flow through the instruments alternative valves. This makes the instrument easier to play and improves its tuning too. The instrument also has a side action 4th valve which is the equivalent to valves 1 and 3. The separate tuning slide further improves the tuning of lower notes. Besson Besson combines the work of highly skilled craftsmen with the latest technology ensuring the best standard of products. Besson continues to develop its products to meet player requirements and ambitions. Besson products now undergo more testing and quality checks than ever before to ensure every product meets its high performance standards. Everything You Need The BE767-2-0 Euphonium comes equipped with a hard case to protect the instrument during travel. As well as this it comes with a mouthpiece so that players can get started straight away. Specifications Key Of: Bb Finish: Silver Plated Bore Size: .590″ Bell Size: 12″ Bell Finish: Hand-Made Yellow Brass Valves: 4 Compensated (3+1) Included Accessories: Besson Hard Case and Mouthpiece