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ClosetBlues · 09-19-2006, 03:30 PM

Hello. I'm new here. I have played piano almost forty years, and during high school and college I played trumpet.

In 1973 I bought a trumpet from a friend of my Dad who had played semi-professionally. The trumpet is a Besson 10-10 made in England c. 1960 (serial # 280867). The seller told us it is a professional studio recording horn.

The horn is unique and I have always felt that it is special. I have never seen another like it, and I am hoping to find some information about it's value.

It is in excellent condition. It was refinished in about 1978 and looks like new. The most unique aspect is it's three-color finish. The bell of the horn is a copper colored brass with a medium to large bore. So the sound is jazzy and mellow. The body is a combination of nickel (silver) and yellow brass. The valve fingers are inlaid in pearl. In addition, it has triggered slides on the first and third valves.

I am always amazed at how it still functions after being stored for years at a time. I just took it out again and the valves are quick and quiet, even though it has not been lubed in years.

Has anyone come across one like this or have any suggestions on getting an appraisal. I'm at a point in my life, focussing on jazz piano, (and needing some money) that I am ready to part with this old friend.

Any advice is welcome. Thanks.

P.S. I still have the original Besson aligator case in great shape.

09-19-2006, 03:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
ClosetBlues New Friend Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5	Besson 10-10 Hello. I'm new here. I have played piano almost forty years, and during high school and college I played trumpet. In 1973 I bought a trumpet from a friend of my Dad who had played semi-professionally. The trumpet is a Besson 10-10 made in England c. 1960 (serial # 280867). The seller told us it is a professional studio recording horn. The horn is unique and I have always felt that it is special. I have never seen another like it, and I am hoping to find some information about it's value. It is in excellent condition. It was refinished in about 1978 and looks like new. The most unique aspect is it's three-color finish. The bell of the horn is a copper colored brass with a medium to large bore. So the sound is jazzy and mellow. The body is a combination of nickel (silver) and yellow brass. The valve fingers are inlaid in pearl. In addition, it has triggered slides on the first and third valves. I am always amazed at how it still functions after being stored for years at a time. I just took it out again and the valves are quick and quiet, even though it has not been lubed in years. Has anyone come across one like this or have any suggestions on getting an appraisal. I'm at a point in my life, focussing on jazz piano, (and needing some money) that I am ready to part with this old friend. Any advice is welcome. Thanks. P.S. I still have the original Besson aligator case in great shape.