Besson tenor horns have been among the most successful and highly regarded instruments on the market. They have the perfect sound and enough power to fulfil any musical challenge.The Besson Sovereign tenor horn offers a beautiful tonal quality and in a brass band setting have the capabilities to both blend and have soloistic presence.This instrument is in good used condition think it dates to 1992. 2 Dents on front tube and top of third valve slide. Small dent in 1st valve slide and main tuning slide usual places. None of this takes away from a well blown in horn with a quality centred sound. Slides and valves all move freely. No Mouthpiece supplied case in A1 condition.