I thought it might be permitted to list my horn, due to my recent purchase of a Sterling Virtuoso.
Besson 967 (Silver) on eBay
Thanks,
Allen
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I thought it might be permitted to list my horn, due to my recent purchase of a Sterling Virtuoso.
Besson 967 (Silver) on eBay
Thanks,
Allen
This auction concluded successfully a week ago. The buyer, who apparently is a student preparing to go to college, expressed satisfaction with the horn and I'm delighted that he's happy with the horn.
My own recent purchase of a Sterling Virtuoso was serendipitous in that the huge box that the Sterling came in was used to ship my 967 to the buyer. I did have to reinforce the box with additional cardboard, but that went well.
A lot of peanuts and a few inexpensive pillows, along with wrapping the horn with bubble wrap and reinforcing the bell with more padding, ensured the safe arrival of the horn.
It's great that it found a good home! I am auditioning new horns this summer and one of my concerns (other than paying for the new one) is finding a good home for my antique B&S Imperial, which I am very fond of despite it's faults. I have spoken to Custom Music and will have a "Standard" Sterling sent out, probably late this month.
Did you notice the apparent Craigslist scam involving your horn? Fsung picked up on it when a forum member inquired about the listing. The topic was "Used Besson BE 967 on the market".
- Carroll
Carroll,
How antique is your Imperial? I might be interested....
Doug
Doug,
IIRC, it's a Solbron (3-valve compensator) circa 1930.
My Imperial is *very* antique, circa 1928. It is a 4-valve compensating horn with a .580" bore, a medium shank receiver, and a 10 1/2" bell. It is a Boosey & Sons make, and so preceeds the Boosey & Hawkes era, but is clearly related to the later horns. As Felix mentioned, it is a "Solbron" Imperial.
Doug, if you are interested, even if only academically, I would be delighted to bring it and the Sterling up to NH when the Sterling is in for a tryout. I would love to compare to a 2051...
- Carroll
Carroll,
Lets plan on it. I would like to try that Sterling in copmparison with your Imperial and my 2051 Prestige. We could meet at my school and use the band room....great acoustics
Doug
YES! A key factor in really judging an instrument like euphonium (or tuba) is getting to try it in a big room! I like to listen not just to the horn next to my ear, but also to the sound coming back from the room. That gives me a sense of how big the sound is and how it sounds to others.Quote:
Originally posted by: darubyWe could meet at my school and use the band room....great acoustics
That will be a great opportunity - thanks! I'll keep in touch.Quote:
Originally posted by: daruby
Carroll,
Lets plan on it. I would like to try that Sterling in copmparison with your Imperial and my 2051 Prestige. We could meet at my school and use the band room....great acoustics
Doug
- Carroll