They were ML instruments, with the exception of one specific model Meha, named for the exporter and characterized by a long third valve slide. “…The earlier Besson Meha trumpets were not, large bore instruments. Desde já o muito obrigado aos responsáveis por tal).

Conjunto de informações e opiniões minimamente credíveis, de modelos de trompete mais marcantes da história recente: Besson MEHA e Besson Brevette (recolha efetuada em diferentes Links durante alguns anos e apenas como fim informativo. ^ Brass Bulletin -2002 'À l'instar des cornets de Courtois (modèles 'Koenig', 'Arban', 'Levy' et autres) qui sont abondamment copiés dès le milieu du XIXe siècle, la plupart des facteurs de cornets s'inspireront des modèles 'Desideratum' et 'Concertiste' de Besson.Although the relationship of the intervalve portings to the placement of valve slides, and bell and leadpipe articulation to the valves, is geometrically identical in both the Desideratum and the Concertiste. the Desideratum was their second most expensive. Thompson, François Tonneau Perspectives in Ethology: Evolution, Culture, and Behavior 2000 - 'Whereas the Concertiste was Besson's most expensive model, at least from the 1890s to the advent of World War I. Harvard University Band, owner of a triple B flat Besson, one of the largest playable Tubas in the world.There was also a model made by Framus in the Besson name designed by jazz guitarist Jack Durante. These guitars were imported and often rebranded. Usually post-war (WW2) serial numbers fall in the 90,000 to 100,000 numbers.īesson guitars were produced in the 1950s. The following is from the eBay guides: All modern trumpets can trace their roots back to the French Besson Trumpets made from the 19th Century to the mid half of the 20th Century. The prewar Mehas (approximately serial number 90,000 and prior) are considered more collectible, although both prewar and postwar are eagerly sought after from a. Tubas and baritone horns most often have the serial number on the center valve or on the mouthpiece receiver. Please use the images below to help locate the serial number on your instrument.

Serial numbers can be found in a variety of places on different instruments. The silver plating is in good shape and has a few random spots where there is some wear. The horn is in good physical shape with a few pin sized dings on the lead pipe. This trumpet plays extremely well with nice open sound.

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