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Given you introduction via PR, the smartass in me says you’re supposed to have some version of Elsa’s as your favorite non-test piece!

I’m finding this as well - I have a 2020 German prestige, and recently got a Globe stamp Sovereign from my birth year (1980), and the thing just sounds so so so sweet. I’m having a little work done...

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 sure they've researched some things.

However,...

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 leadpipe.

That said, 5th and 6th partial...

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 feel than either the David Childs or SM pieces. ...

Micah,

What are the specs on your AR piece?

Mike

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, and would take some time. I assume that would stand...

I can personally vouch for Keith - some of those finger buttons featured were made for me.

He’s awesome, and a true craftsman.

This is really interesting.

I have in my possession at my house:
1) A 2020 Gold Lacquer Prestige with floating lead pipe
2) A 2020 Geneva Oldroyd Cardinal with rose brass bell (Silver plated)...

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Interesting.

How would you categorize the sound change at Black Dyke?

Mike

Are you saying the Geneva was more than a Prestige over there? That surprises me a little bit, though I'm not sure why.

Glad you like the horn.

Geneva is hard to get in the USA. As far as I know, only one dealer really Carrie’s anything, and they’re hard to get in touch with.

I played the GVL with a nickel bell, and an oldroyd Cardinal...

So what was your impression of the horns you played?

I have also occasionally ordered from Thomann, or direct from Alliance, even though I’m in the USA.

What are you looking for specifically?

Replied to your PM.

(Directed at magikarp - quoting didn’t work on mobile) I don’t know what customs would be like, but I could be convinced to send you some AR parts to try if you’d like.

Seems pretty clear to me that Brandon likes a slightly shallower piece for solo work, and a slightly larger piece for ensemble work. They had to be called something.

No one is saying you can’t...

Yes, I have M, ML, L, and the GVL model, as well as S/M/L backbores.

the GVL is deeper than the regular M. I like what it does to the sound, but I find it a bit fatiguing.

Ah, that makes sense!

Are you asking about the AR tops?

If so, the standard medium is not as deep as the new GVL model. (The old GVL model was just the standard medium top).

The new GVL only comes in gold, and...

Did you go with the M top, or maybe the new GVL?

Which backbore? I’ve found that they make a big difference with the AR pieces.

That 2052-2 chart is pretty consistent with what my horn does, with the exception of the concert G.

Maybe. I’ve got somewhere around 160 mouthpieces. The randefalk is the only one that doesn’t fit in all of my horns appropriately.