I've decided to buy a Wessex Dolce euphonium.
I've been to the Ferrysburg, MI showroom twice and have played both the lacquer and silver models. I liked them both -- very much. Since I will be playing almost entirely in some type of ensemble, I plan on taking some friends down and play with others before I make up my mind on which model.
It would appear that in addition to the lacquer and silver models, the UK site offers a lacquer model with a gold brass bell. From what I've read, the lacquer model with the gold brass bell might just have the tone I'm looking for.
Any comments on the differences of the three models would be greatly appreciated.
Later,
John