The Jupiter 470 Series offers the intermediate player an instrument that is easy to control and has excellent projection. This non-compensating euphonium features 4 top action stainless steel valves for smooth action and a small shank mouthpiece receiver. The 470 series is popular with both students and educators alike.In recent years Jupiter"s quality and consistency have skyrocketed due to the hiring of the world"s best design engineers.Components are generated by computerized machinery with incredible precision so the highly trained craftspeople can concentrate almost entirely on exacting assembly and setup. All pads are hand seated, all valves and tuning slides are hand lapped, and all keys are hand aligned and adjusted. High-quality durable finishes are applied by hand, and each instrument is personally inspected and play-tested before leaving the factory.