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BESSON SAXHORN in F
£150.00
A VERY INTERESTING LITTLE “BESSON” SAXHORN whose
pistons are operated, unusually, by the left hand.
Its design is similar to the 'Tenor Cor' made in the late
19th and early 20th century by both Hawkes and Boosey
before their 1930 merger as Boosey and Hawkes.
Dating perhaps from the mid-1920s, the horn seems to
have hardly been used, since its silver plate is in good
condition. Perhaps this is due to the fact that it is in F,
rather than E flat; however, it could easily be provided
with 2 extensions for the tuning slide ( which has a
water key), lowering its key to E flat.
The much-used mouthpiece (supplied), most of whose
silver plate is worn, plays well, giving a sweet, focussed
sound.
The three pistons have excellent compression.
There is no case.
The photos can be viewed in greater detail
by opening and saving them.
Halstead Music acts as an agent only,
accepting no responsibility as a principal.
Red Dragon I.T. Ltd.