Cut through open-air stadiums and parade routes with the focused, powerful sound of the Wessex BR112 marching baritone. Designed for collegiate drum corps, high school marching bands, and competitive marching brass ensembles, this front-facing instrument delivers a punchy, resonant mid-voice built to project all the way to the top of the stadium stands. Pitched in Bb with smooth, hand-lapped stainless steel piston valves, the BR112 features an ergonomically balanced weight layout that significantly reduces arm fatigue during long rehearsals and field drills. Its durable gold brass construction and reinforced bracing withstand the physical demands of full marching seasons, while the hand-finished bell maximizes directional sound projection. Upgrade your marching section with a high-performance instrument that combines brilliant tonal clarity, dependable valve action, and striking visual presence on the field. Specifications Key: Bb Bell: 10" (255mm) Bore: 0.51" (13mm) Weight: 5.7lb (2.5 kg) Special Features Gold brass leadpipe with baritone receiver Stainless steel valves with nylon valve guides Nickel inner and out tuning slides Lightweight molded ABS latched case Wessex 3 mouthpiece Note : The mouthpiece supplied with this instrument is silver and not gold as pictured.