Besson Distributor in Florida?
At the NABBA Championships in 2009, where I eventually bought my Virtuoso, I play-tested and talked (somewhat) with the Besson reps there at the time. I did not get a business card because, frankly, at the time, they were too interested in selling something to me that I didn't want. isgust;
One of the things that was mentioned involved a good idea - actually making the trip to a facility that Besson evidently has in Florida in which ALL the incoming Bessons arrive.
For the person who is interested in playtesting a BUNCH of horns at one go, this would be perfect. Of course it involves making the trip to Florida, hotel costs, etc., but it would be the best way to nail down a great horn even though, apparently, the newer Bessons are much more consistent in their build and play quality than they were a few years ago.
In December, my wife and I will be making a trip to Florida on another matter. But I think it might be good to check into seeing if Besson still offers the opportunity mentioned to me at NABBA 2009.
I played Bessons for years and liked the 2052 I played at NABBA, but I wasn't able to give it a careful go-round like I had my Virtuoso. I would like to check into this and maybe select a newer Prestige to keep my Virtuoso company.
I did a quick Google and was unable to find anything concrete about Besson in Florida.
Anybody got a line on this? Any reps out there with contact information?
Much obliged....
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