35yrs ago this week the UPS truck showed up to The Salvation Army in a small town in NW PA and delivered a brand new Besson/B&H Sovereign 967 to a very eager 16yr old. I had only pick… Read More

CounterPunch BY DEEPAK TRIPATHI  The relationship between domestic politics and foreign policy is often discussed in international relations. Diplomats and foreign policy experts… Read More

Indeed, you can try a Glenn Van Looy 4th ABC for yourself - anywhere in the world on one month approval, with a full purchase price refund if it's not for you (but that's only happened twice… Read More

This is a great Sovereign made in England from the late 90s that is being sold by a friend of mine. If anyone is interested, it's a good deal.https://facebook.com/groups/solottoni/ Read More

I think this one is from the late 1980's and looks like it is in good shape. The hand grip area on the 3rd slide shows wear, which means it has been played a good bit. I see some dark spots… Read More

Hello all, I am selling my Willson 2900S 3+1 Compensating Euphonium. It is plated in silver and has treated me very well. The horn comes with it's original locking case and 6 medium shank m… Read More

An observation and commment, rather than a question. I'm a life-long trombone player who switched to euphonium 4 years ago. I've been playing a Besson Sovereign built in 1995. I love playing… Read More

Hello, I am a high school senior and I will be going to college as a music major in the fall. I am currently exploring my options for purchasing my own personal euphonium. I recently went to… Read More

Do Besson Sovereign valve pistons have soldered or press fit top caps? Read More

Afternoon all, As some of you may know, the European Brass Band Championships were held this weekend. For those of who you don't know, this has the reputation of being the finest brass band… Read More

OfferUp link:https://offerup.co/4pqrmzU9Wvb Hi all, First time posting here… thank you to all (especially Dave) for your insights and support! Many lurkers benefit from your time an… Read More

Hey Guys - Since returning to playing after being unable to play for six years, I have picked up a couple of euphoniums. Previously I had owned euphoniums made by many of the major manufact… Read More

hi all i have searched for a while, and found 3 options what i can effort it so be so kind to help me a bit.First choice what i found is the Besson 967-GS Sovereign , full compensating , us… Read More

My Round Stamp Sovereign has always felt a bit 'iffy' while playing, but I always wrote that off to me not being good enough (yet) to play it to its full potential. It did never 'pop' when p… Read More

Hello all, In 2008 I visited England for the first time to attend the International Brass Band Summer School. While there, with a virtual introduction from Dave Werden, my wife and I visited… Read More

I have been left in a bit of pickle, and I really have no idea what to do. I value the opinions of the members here so your views with be appreciated. As you’re aware I ordered a be… Read More

So, what I've gleaned from here (and elsewhere) is that, at the very least, the JP horns (will focus on the JP274 specifically here) are not sourced from Jinbao. Thus, they are different th… Read More

Hello all, Earlier this year I travelled up to the Geneva HQ in Yorkshire to test their euphonium range, and as I have noticed in my lurking that they are not oft discussed here (understand… Read More

I would like to say a big thank you to members of this group. Some months ago I posted an ask about what kind of euphonium to pick up for an college euphonium major who is starting up again… Read More

I am in the market for a Sterling e-flat tuba. I will get to try one early september. A friend who tried the Sterling tuba a week was very enthusiastic about it and he said he liked it more… Read More

I have a nearly mint condition Besson BE956 Sovereign Baritone that I no longer use. This is the 3+1 compensating model in silver. Some stats: Small shank receiver .547" bore 9.5" uprig… Read More

It’s been a busy year trying to find the right euphonium… Wessex Sinfonico was returned after a bell fault… That was replaced with a Sterling virtuoso, great euph, but… Read More

Yesterday I saw this ad on Facebook and I did not miss the opportunity: what do you think? Vendesi prestigioso euphonium professionale compensato "Besson New Standard" made in England seria… Read More