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BESSON SAXHORN in F
£95.00
RESERVED FOR EXPORT
A VERY INTERESTING LITTLE “BESSON” SAXHORN
whose pistons are operated, unusually, by the left
hand.
Its design is similar to that of the 'Tenor Cor' made in
the late 19th and early 20th centuries by both Hawkes
and Boosey before their 1930 merger as Boosey &
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.
As with all simple 3-valve brass instruments, its
intonation requires some vigilant listening
and dedicated 'lipping'!
There is no case.
A gig bag is available for £25.
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.