Magnifique CORNET BESSON à Pistons en Bb-Grand Prix
Free Worldwide Shipping * RARE & WONDERFUL PARIS F.BESSON CORNET- ROTARY VALVE IN Bb and A OVERHAULED +original leadpipe * Serial Number - PARIS * Bore Size: inch / mm Bell Size: inch / mm * The F.BESSON COMPANY IN FRANCE IS ALWAYS THE BEST ONE OF THE FRENCH MANUFACTURERS TOGETHER WITH THE COURTOIS COMPANY. IN , the Company was threated to be ruined by Adolphe SAX who was used to law suit the French Manufacturers - convincing them they have made copies of his own patents. Mr BESSON had to rush and to escape to Great Britain where he will establish then his new company. Then he left Mrs F.(Fontaine) Besson managing the Company in France. The French F.BESSON instruments ARE NOWADAYS ITEMS EXTREMELY searched considering their high quality manufacture and their specific sound. *** IT IS WRITTEN ON THE BELL: Système Prototype F.B (monogram) F.BESSON Breveté S.G.D.G. 96, rue d'Angoulème PARIS * GRANDS PRIX PARIS *** This is a Cornet with a rotary valve system letting to play Bb to Ab. The Cornet is in an outstanding condition. THIS INSTRUMENT WAS COMPLETELY OVERHAULED, CLEANED, REVISED AND POLISHED. The pistons valves, in yellow brass, are in a very good shape. with a good compression. Every slide is removeable. The sound is warm, full, round, as the best F. Besson Cornets manufactured during that period. It is widely open, really easy to play including the high register. The rightness is very good; however the leadpipe -originally made by F.Besson and duly supplied with the instrument gives a pitch rather high - that induces to draw the tuning slide a bit longer in order to get the ideal pitch. This instrument was manufactured with the high pitch. A somewhat longer leadpipe could be interesting. This is a Vintage Collection Instrument made to be played by a Brass Band Soloist or perfectly fitting as well to a professional or any demanding musician. *** + 1 MOUTHPIECE + the F.Besson leadpipe + Case *** Free Shipping Worldwide * Parcel will be carefully packed - Sent promptly Registered with Insurance and Track Number with Colissimo International Nota: plse consider if any Custom Fees to add to the Price. *** IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING ! Return within 14 days is accepted only · if the instrument is absolutely not conformed to its description, as per the Professional Sales Terms. * As we are used to communicate clearly and fairly, so we asked you to do the same, to expose your point of view, in order we may settle together the problem, if any. · before receiving surprisingly any negative or neutral feed-back ! · People not sharing this "courtesy philosophy" are requested not to bid. Pour plus d'information ou acheter,