There is a video on Youtube with the guy playing three different marching baritones. He thought and I agreed that the Blessing sounded the best. Based on that, I bought a Blessing for just under $300, including case and two mouthpieces. It plays great and the valves are the best valves of any used brass instrument I've ever come across. With the right mouthpiece, it gives the flugabone a run for its money in the sound department. Plus the flugabone often sells for 3-4 times the price. But keep in mind that my intended use is with a jazz combo. I'm not sure what other use there would be.