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Trumpet Player · 06-12-2004, 06:18 PM

Hey Larry:

Thanks so much! You really know your stuff! I'm sure Maynard sounded great on it! I wish I was there to hear it!

Great info thanks!

Regarding the Meha Besson. I thought the label 'Meha" for Besson was a modern label they put on their horns. They called their models "Meha's" in the late 1950's?

I thought it was a newer fancy title not an original name. I have the book
20th century brass musical instruments in the US by Richard Dundas.

It's a interesting read and Calicchio company is in there as well.
It says the Besson under Boosey and Hawkes in 1983's new line was under a new label "The Meha" but its not too clear as to if the name Meha was always with the models that Besson made.

Anyway I thought I'd ask you because you sure know your historical facts.

Thanks again Larry. If you get a chance check out my question I posted under "Calicchio Bells-Which one is right for me?". I'm curious about the Calicchio #3 bell and it has come up again in this thread as well.

It's nice to have someone with your knowledge available on here. :wink:

06-12-2004, 06:18 PM	#16 (permalink)
Trumpet Player New Friend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New York/ New Jersey area Posts: 24	Thanks Larry... Hey Larry: Thanks so much! You really know your stuff! I'm sure Maynard sounded great on it! I wish I was there to hear it! Great info thanks! Regarding the Meha Besson. I thought the label 'Meha" for Besson was a modern label they put on their horns. They called their models "Meha's" in the late 1950's? I thought it was a newer fancy title not an original name. I have the book 20th century brass musical instruments in the US by Richard Dundas. It's a interesting read and Calicchio company is in there as well. It says the Besson under Boosey and Hawkes in 1983's new line was under a new label "The Meha" but its not too clear as to if the name Meha was always with the models that Besson made. Anyway I thought I'd ask you because you sure know your historical facts. Thanks again Larry. If you get a chance check out my question I posted under "Calicchio Bells-Which one is right for me?". I'm curious about the Calicchio #3 bell and it has come up again in this thread as well. It's nice to have someone with your knowledge available on here. :wink: