{"product_id":"besson-sovereign-euphonium","title":"Besson Sovereign Euphonium 4V (BE967)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot a stock item, ordered in especially from the local Besson distributor. Contact us for current lead time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nBesson Sovereign euphoniums are an example of the British mastery of brass manufacturing. Both BE967 and BE968 are fully compensating instruments, and are probably the most free-blowing euphoniums on the market with a clear and powerful sound right throughout its entire range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has 4 valves with its famous compensating tuning system, 3 water keys, the innovative positioning 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an elegant romantic instrument. Its clear centred high register allows the player freedom to \"sing\" through the instrument.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstrument 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 Supplied outfit, in case with Alliance mouthpiece in leather case and accessories\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-details clearfix\" id=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-titre field-type-text field-label-hidden clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item 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:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-value field-type-text field-label-hidden clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003e.590\" ( 14,98 mm )\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-details clearfix\" id=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-titre field-type-text field-label-hidden clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBell 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