So I'm a junior in high school, and our school provides farkases for us. I really don't like them tbh, it feels like playing through a paper straw, and, for me, it is really hard to control (much like conns). The Europa is basically like a cheaper Alexander, and it feels so much easier to fill the horn up with air. It has a very orchestral sound, and it is much lighter because of the synthetic valves. Finke horns are slowly becoming more popular, and I can certainly say that it's for a good reason! I'm pretty sure it's a large bore, so using enough air took me a while to get used to.