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Originally Posted by HDB  I have been reading a few of the current threads, but have not located much on the Basson 2-20 Coronet. Would really appreciate some data on the one I have. It is #382732, silver plated and on the bell has the following: 50 MEDALS OF HONOUR, London, Paris, New York, Made in England. It came with a 7C mouth piece(manufacturer unknown). The instrument is in quite good condition with all of the valves very smooth and responsive. The slides are smooth and easily removed. I have not played an instrument for over 45 years, yet when I played a few notes on this one it was clear and the notes flowed easily ! I was getting ready to put it on ebay along with three Ambassadors, but may keep it !
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Hi, you have a nice horn, made around 67 per serial list I have. There are a number of Besson threads here and on TH. I used to have and 8-10 cornet from that era, which I believe is virtually identical. About a .460 bore, I guess. I also have a 55 8-10 trumpet. I sold the cornet to a Minn. student. It has a large bell opening a regular cup mute wouldn't fit in and I was having trouble playing it as accurately as I want. I now have Roth and Holton cornets that work better for me. Due to various changes in Besson ownership it is hard to tell when the older series and the 2-20's interchanged, or how long the 2-20's were made for the US market. You can go to Horn-u-copia to the Besson thread for more info and examples. Are the Ambassadors you have cornets or trumpets or both? I would classify it as a high intermediate.