 Besson cornets
Thanks for the information. I am a large Brass band fan, and we have the great Brass Band of Battle Creek nearby to enjoy , and love the BB sounds.
There were apparently a lot of Besson student cornets and trumpets used in this country, as they appear on EBay quite often. I don't know the history of mine, just bought it from a guy in Chicago area who sells other horns and parts. We have a fine concert band here in Kalamazoo I play my bach Strad in and use the Besson, and formerly a Reynolds emporer in a 9pc swing band. I have a friend in Wales, whose son is in the youth band of the Deinollen silver Band. I see the upper models of Besson are very pricey and this and other forums are very educating for me. Thanks again. |