| Well, the Besson was waiting for me Friday when I got home, and have had a little time to check it out.
So much of what I have read here and on TH about these is dead on. The most horrible great cornet you will play, is the best way I've heard it. I had to figure out the blow and really set those corners, to center the buzz. When it clicked, the little darlin' LITTERALY starts to vibrate. Yes, I checked for broken braces, everything is tight.
The valves are shot, but 5 Star will seal them enough to make it playable. The silver plate is 100%, just as advertized. Due to the valves, it takes a ton of air, especially with the Salvation short shank mouthpiece, but the tone it is capable of is worth the effort.
The tone can be anything from duck call to one of the best sounds I've ever created, with any instrument. Intonation when it is clicking, is an afterthought. When it isn't clicking, it is impossible. You cannot wrestle it at all.
I think TT talks about cajoling the sound out, very appropriate choice of words. |