SOLD
Make: Besson
Model: New Standard (I believe - it was sold to me as a Sovereign, which I think is inaccurate, but some have called it a Boosey Imperial as well)
Serial: 446XXX
Valve System: 3+1 Compensating
Finish: Satin Silver
This horn, despite its age, plays very, very well. The tone's a little bright for my taste, but it's consistent with the style at the time.
This is my first euphonium, purchased from the original owner in the summer of 2011. It's in original condition and has held up quite excellently. The only work its had done on it since I've owned it was a chemical clean shortly after the purchase, and according to the previous owner the only work done on it while he had it was a cosmetic fix on the bell (slight mark near the rim on one side of the horn). The original case (depicted in the final picture) is also included, although it has not held up quite as well as the horn (cosmetically - functionally, it's fine, just a bit heavy, being a wood case compared to molded plastic).
I'm selling it because I've gone a few years without really using it (opting instead for a more modern school-owned Sovereign for most performances) and recently found a really great deal on a Prestige. I regret having to sell the horn, as I'd love to keep it, but it's not financially feasible, and this horn really deserves to be played. I'm asking $2500 for it.
My apologies for the not-so-great picture quality, they're from my phone.