Features Thrilling toneSpectacular valve actionLively responseBeautiful finish Description Product Description The Besson Sovereign BE967 euphonium, with its lively response, golden tone and wonderful valve action are known and trusted by band players all over the world. The Sovereign euphoniums are slightly lighter in weight than the Prestige models, providing a very open and free-blowing feel with an immediacy of response that appeals to many musicians.The BE967 is a large bore four-valve compensating instrument. Sovereign instruments have a facility and versatility that make them highly sought-after euphoniums, and like all the Besson brass range, have benefited greatly from developments in valve technology since production commenced in Germany.