This is a very nice 2005 Besson Compensating Euphonium when they where still being manufactured in the England factory.  **FINAL PRICE DROP** I have decreased the price of the horn and shipping to the bare minimum.  This is a unbelievable deal!!  I will not drop the price any further. This is an adult owned babied, well oiled machine from a child, pet, and smoke free home. The horn has NEVER sustained any major damage to the body, bell, tubing, or bottom bow. No creases, no big ugly dents, no deep gouges through the lacquer.  Pic #3 shows anomaly that looks like lacquer loss to the top branch it is fine. The horns compression is fantastic!, all slides move, and the valves look great with all the plating intact. No threading loss to the valves or caps and the grime guard has not been lost. All water key corks are newish and seal great. The only faults with the horn is a few minor pings, a medium eraser sized dent or two, and some small discoloration spots on the lead-pipe. The lead-pipe was inspected and it has no holes in it from red rot. It looked suspect so I had it checked out by the local brass tech. One tech said it could be the start of some red rot, another tech said it wasn't. Like I said its smooth and has no weak spots and plays smooth as it did the day I bought it. It has been swabbed weekly if not more often. The horn will come with all the leather hand-guards shown with an additional one not shown to protect the valves themselves, a Schilke deep cup mouthpiece like new, nice original hard case with only minor scuffing, and slide grease & valve oil. The Euphonium is built like a tank and feels very well made and substantial compared to many other makes. It also has the most beautiful velvety lyrical sound and fast attacks. Unfortunately I am selling it for the weight reason and can no longer hold the horn with my left arm in stand up performance anymore due to a bad shoulder and upper back.  If you are interested in getting a fantastic playing professional compensating Besson that has been babied with everything you need to play on day one do not pass this opportunity by.  I only accept PayPal, and ship to PayPal verified address.    Any questions please contact me.