Hey everyone! I'm currently a freshman in college on a premed track but plan to switch over to a music major since it's what I'm more passionate about. The issue is that the horn I have to work with is an old early 1970's besson 967, I think, owned by the music department, and it doesn't quite feel as normal as compared to my high school playing career on a school-owned Yamaha Neo. I would really like to go out and purchase a horn for myself and my undergrad studies, but I live in Texas and attend a rather expensive private university, making travel to go test horns rather complicated.
After doing some research, especially through these forums, I've gotten the general consensus that a Wessex Dolce is a relatively decent horn, and one that's particularly nice due to its accessible price for me. However, I've a buddy here that owns a Besson Sovereign and would hypothetically be willing to part with it for around $3,000. Is this worth the price, or would the $1,200-$1,4000 Wessex be a better choice? Keep in mind that I am a new college student, so my budget is essentially restricted to about $3,000 or less.
Thanks in advance for the advice!