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This is interesting, Dave. I was speculating with a friend about this - I have to assume that besson has the R&D available to change this, and I'm...

I had not noticed some things until Mike's comment above. First, in my testing anyway, the concert C in the 5th partial is well in tune, but the C#...

I find it interesting how the floating leadpipe makes such a big difference. I didn't like the prestige until I played one with the floating...

Interesting - can you tell us a little more about which features you utilized? The AR pieces tend a little flatter rim, and a little shallower to my...

Hello everyone, The 'MDPS1' Mouthpiece is made from a bronze material and pretty much combines my favourite features from the Steven Mead and...

For your consideration, a Bessoon New Standard 3-valve compensating euphonium produces a warm and wonderful tone while being very responsive…may want...

Wish there weer more brass bands in D.C. area. I would love to try one. There are two professional level groups that I know of, but the only...

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Not answering your question directly but there are much better compensating horns that come with mouthpieces for not a lot more these days. A used...

I think you're referring to the "loterry years" of English Besson brass instruments production where funds made available through the UK national...

As far as I know, that specific Prestige you're looking at (the gold lacquered version Steven Mead now uses) is, like the rest of the...

I am under the impression that Prestige models are all made in Germany and each is tested by Steven Mead or other professional players.

If someone extended an invitation he'd very likely pop in here and do a Q&A. He jousts on Trumpet Herald a few times a year.

https://www.arresonance.com/mouthpieces Quite the undertaking. So many combinations... DG

Micah, What are the specs on your AR piece? Mike

Great thread. Following my college graduation I played in a good community band. In the early 1990’s I became aware of the Brass Band of Battle Creek...

Hello Mike, Thank you so much for this information! It is really interesting to see how this small adaption to the leadpipe on the gold lacquer...

I just replied to your PM.

When I spoke to the USA Besson distributor, they mentioned that getting a silver 2051 or 2052 with the floating leadpipe would be a special order,...

Oh, I so want to go! But this is not enough notice. And June to July is my busy season at work. End of fiscal year for us accounting types. Are...

Mike are you still selling the geneva?

Sold for $1,640.

Yes. The fundamental never being used, or if it is, for effect only. Perhaps I should have said, every note out of tune in relation to second...