Detail 01
Three water keys
One water key is positioned on the third-valve slide, alongside the other two.
Product detailSKU #1500000215986
BessonBE967 Sovereign Series Silver Compensating Euphonium Silver plated
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Configured in Bb with four compensating valves in a 3+1 layout, the BE967 combines a 0.580-inch bore with an upright, 12-inch hand-made yellow-brass bell. Its four stainless-steel valves are bottom-sprung and use nylon Delrin guides plus a patented spring-damper set. A floating mouthpipe, nickel-silver tuning slides, three water keys—including one on the third-valve slide—and a second-valve finger ring define the instrument’s playing setup and routine moisture clearing points.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bb euphonium work requiring four compensating valves in a 3+1 configuration.
- Players who want a floating mouthpipe and second-valve finger ring in their setup.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Musicians seeking an instrument in a key other than Bb.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What valve configuration does the BE967 use?
It has four compensating valves in a 3+1 layout.
02Where is the additional water key located?
One of its three water keys is on the third-valve slide.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPlayability
- Waterkeys
- 3
- Key
- Bb
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
1 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 10
2 detailsOther
- Valves
- 4 compensating valves (3+1)
- Bell
- hand-made in yellow brass
