Hello, I am a freshman in high school looking to purchase a professional compensating Euphonium with 4 valves (4th valve on the side, not next to the other three.) In the brass band I participate in I play a Besson 967 which is not mine, the brass band owns it. I’ve been wanting to buy a 967 for a while now, but before I do it I thought I should get some advice/info. Are there any other good professional euphs out there that are similar or better than the 967? Or should I just stick with buying a 967? Right now I own a student Yamaha Euphonium and I’ve learned I don’t really like their euphs.

Some things I like about the 967:
- How large shank mouthpieces fit into it, like the Dennis Wick 4AL
- The valves are my favorite part about it. I like how they’re not too big and bouncy like some Yamahas, and I like the speed at which they can move and how they’re not too stiff
- I like how it’s silver
- I overall like the tone, the performance, and how big it is

Should I stick with buying a 967 or get a different Euphonium? Any advice on this or about what to look for when buying a new Euphonium would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

(Also sorry if I got any information wrong in this.)