BESSON ( Boosey/Hawkes ) Silver plated Compensating 3V Euphonium--J102

Description

BESSON ( Boosey/Hawkes ) silver plated, compensating, 3V Euphonium
Features the Besson, unmatched, compensating system
Tone is typical mellow Besson quality
All valves have nice action--all slides pull--2 "mother of pearl" valve caps missing
Comes with a Besson case in very good used condition--no mouthpiece
( takes a medium shaft mouthpiece )
Serial # 400615  I believe it is circa mid-1960s
Silver plating looks very good--needs to be polished good
Sports an 11" bell
Great intermediate+ player
Instrument has numerous dents, but none that should affect playing,
also, there are a few blemishes in the finish, but none to affect playing.
Actual instrument in pictures
Stock # J102
10% off final auction price--does not apply to offers.