Besson Prestige 20522 euphonium (gold lacquer)

The latest Besson Prestige euphonium model introduces a free-floating leadpipe for greater resonance. Steven Mead, international soloist, says: 'Its rich sound, positive and powerful response makes it for me the best euphonium that I have ever played.'

It also combines a redesigned valve group, a new lead pipe and an adjustable main tuning slide trigger, which allow tuning to be totally controllable and give the player the means to play with perfect intonation in any situation.

Powerful pedal tones and clear, centred high notes characterize the extremes of the instrument’s capabilities, but the range of expression in the mid-register is perhaps its most attractive feature.

• Gold lacquer finish
• Bore: large, 0.59 in. (15 mm)
• Bell diameter: 12 in. (304 mm)
• Yellow brass bell
• Compensating model
• Main tuning slide trigger
• Free-floating leadpipe
• Three sprung waterkeys
• Removable lyre and valve gutter
• Case included

Also available:
BE20522-2G silver-plate finish
BE2052-2 silver-plate finish, fixed leadpipe

Manufacturer’s website: besson.com