Besson International Cornet (pre-Sovereign)

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Seller: ben74coul ✉️ (77) 100%, Location: St. Helens, GB, Ships to: GB, Item: 256366636466 Besson International Cornet (pre-Sovereign). Here I am selling my late 60's - mid 70's Besson International Bb Cornet The Besson International: This model of 'International' was the first, and shouldn't be confused with later models which had the same name but were marketed as 'intermediate' instruments. At the time, this was Besson's attempt to make the very best instrument that they could. It was most famously favoured by Derek Garside along with other legends of this era.  The Sovereign came along later and replaced this, mainly because the Sovereign was cheaper to produce! This International features more bracing, adjustable stops on both triggers and more intricate trigger arms which were reasons it was more expensive.  In my humble opinion (having owned both) this is a much nicer instrument to play than the 'RoundStamp' Sovereigns. This is more free blowing (less stuffy and restrictive) and I find easier for intonation and the upper register. 'D' above the stave is much easier to achieve on this than the round-stamp for me.  If you research the development of the modern Besson Prestige, you'll read that some of the design characteristics come from this model of International.  This Particular Instrument:  I'm fortunate enough to know this instruments entire history prior to my ownership several years ago.  I bought it with a bent bell and leadpipe section. The repairs are very good quality, and the instrument is now perfectly straight, but the repairs are quite visible. This was a deliberate decision as I didn't want to re-plate anything and wanted to leave it as original as possible.  Some of plating is quite nice, some is pitted and scratched and some has worn completely. However, it's honest and 100% original and overall I'd describe it as 'presentable'.  There are just a couple of very small dents which hopefully you can see on the pictures. The worst is on the crook.  All of the slide move freely and seal well. The triggers are strong and fast and the valves are genuinely the best I've ever come across on all of my trumpets, cornets and flugels I've played.  In Summary: I am gutted to be selling this instrument but unfortunately new financial pressures must take priority, and as I have access to a good band instrument, this can be redundant.  When I bought it, I bought as many original spare parts from Dawkes as possible. These are in the cellophane bags and included in the sale. I will also include the heavy bottom valve caps featured in some of the pictures The original case is long gone but I will supply this with a presentable plain black hard case.  This would be great for so many players, whether you're an accomplished player after an affordable instrument, a progressing student after a first professional standard instrument, or a trumpet player wanted a good quality cornet for occasional use.  I am happy to supply more pictures or videos of anything specific if you'd like.  Mouthpiece not supplied.  Postage will be on top of the sale price and the shown postage price is only a rough guess. Cash on collection preferred.  I've tried to be as honest and informative as possible, but please contact me if you require anything more. 
  • Condition: Used
  • Brand: Besson
  • Instrument: Cornet
  • Key: Bb
  • Finish Material: Silver

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