Besson Sovereign 969 euphonium (silver)
Besson https://www.rosehillinstruments.co.uk/p/BE969-2/brass-band-instruments/besson/besson-sovereign-969-euphonium-silver£ £7,355.00
Ref: BE969-2
1 in stock
Launched in June 2024, the Besson Sovereign 969 extends the line of large-bore four-valve compensating euphoniums from the French manufacturer. Development was overseen by David Childs and addresses player comfort and set-up flexibility.
The 969 is lighter weight than the 2052 Prestige, with a slightly smaller bell diameter and a straighter leadpipe than the 967 Sovereign for a more relaxed and comfortable playing position.
The instrument is also equipped with six interchangeable leadpipe adaptors, allowing the use of small-, medium- or large-shank mouthpieces and for the leadpipe gap to be modified to suit the player’s preference.
- Silver-plate finish
- Yellow brass bell
- Bore size: 0.590 in. (14.98 mm)
- Bell diameter: 11½ in. (292 mm)
- Weight: 10 lb 4 oz (4.65 kg)
- Three sprung waterkeys
Also available in the Besson Sovereign euphonium range:
| Model | Finish | Bell diameter | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-inch | 11½-inch | 12-inch | ||||||
| Without trigger | Lacquer | 968-1 | 969-1 | 967-1 | ||||
| Silver-plate | 968-2 | 969-2 | 967-2 | |||||
| With trigger | Lacquer | 968T-1 | 969T-1 | 967T-1 | ||||
| Silver-plate | 968T-2 | 969T-2 | 967T-2 | |||||
Manufacturer’s website: besson.com
